Brian F. Kidwell

Brian F. Kidwell

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Litigation Lawyer at Saint Louis Park, MN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt

4601 Excelsior Blvd Ste 500, Saint Louis Park, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 43 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1983

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Kidwell Law Office

4601 Excelsior Blvd Ste 500, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416-4977

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Brian F. Kidwell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Fredrick | October 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

+200 points in one year. Credit score finally above 700

I haven’t always posted here, but I’ve been taking the advice I gained from this group and I thank Pinnacle Credit Specialist for all they’ve done for me. Yesterday, my scores hit 737 Experian | Equifax 715 | TransUnion 793. A year ago I was at 525. This is my first time in a long time, I feel like I... have financial breathing room. It’s the best feeling and it’s from me watching PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST do what they know how to do best. I want to see how I can keep going and get my scores even higher. Thank you Pinnacle Credit Specialist. Email: [email protected]

Posted by Gregory | October 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

How I Went From Evictions and 400 Credit to Buying a House

Honestly I do not enjoy writing much, but I have to let the world know about this genius that helped me. Seriously, I needed a home for my family, but I couldn’t get one because of the Evictions, my current scores are in the 400's and dropped from the mid 500’s because of late payments. I recently lo...st my job and have only been employed recently. I took out tons of credit cards during college to get by and maxed them out. After college due to health reasons I did not always have steady work. Finally, for the first time in my life, I have steady work and can build myself up. However I’ve tanked my credit, I felt hopeless about it. I really would like to get back to the 500’s-700’s by this time next year. I read about SAFEPORT CREDIT SPECIALIST at Quora and Reddit. Few days after I contacted safeport credit specialist they increased my scores to 803 and improved my credit profile by removing the evictions, charge offs and late payments. I’ve never seen such a relentless and amazing service in my life before. They made my next year dream of getting a home for my family come through this year. Got our first key at Kenosha $278k at 6.875%. I swear to God I never believed I’ll be able to get a home for my family this year. Wish I could express how happy I feel now with this message. SAFEPORT CREDIT SPECIALIST really did it for me. I urge everyone to contact them for any related credit issues. Email [email protected]

Posted by Brandon | October 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Restoring More Than Just Credit

I am very new to credit, so I thought that removing her was simply removing her access to the account. Our relationship eventually repaired. However, she angrily texted me and told me that her credit score dropped nearly 200 points and it was because of me removing her. I feel terrible because I did...n’t know it would happen. Had I known I wouldn’t have done it. So I asked a question on a credit forum. Is it possible that removing her has caused this much damage and if so, what can I do to help her? A friend immediately recommended SAFEPORT CREDIT SPECIALIST. He Testified how Safeport Credit Specialist has helped so many people with their credit issues. So immediately emailed them, he responded and upon reaching agreements with him, he promised to get the scores up back within 12 days maximum and remove all negative items on the report including lates payments/credit card debts. 6 days later all negative items were erased including late payment was all marked as paid on time. SAFEPORT CREDIT SPECIALIST raised her scores to 800+. I’m so excited for what he did for me and my mom. She now has a good credit profile. If you need help in fixing your credit, I’ll recommend you to them and get yours fixed too. Email: [email protected]

Posted by Kimberly | October 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Got My Dream Car

Hello everyone I’m Kimberly from Georgia. I’m so grateful to SAFEPORT CREDIT SPECIALIST for such wonderful work. I had three credit cards to which I pay my bills closely in most cases on due dates through pre-authorized debits. I also have a good mix of credit which is student loan but still have bee...n deprived of a car loan. Although the majority of the negative items will be removed in a few months (about a year) time. I have a credit score of 482 with so many derogatory items that are from 3 years ago. I couldn't condole it anymore as most of my colleagues at work have their personal cars. I felt in despair most times considering my predicament. After a quick research of a credit specialist called SAFEPORT with numerous recommendations and that which my boyfriend Simon explained about with positive reviews and referrals. I contacted them explaining my problem. SAFEPORT CREDIT SPECIALIST came up with a resounding proposal and guaranteed my derogatory items wiped, reports and scores enhanced within 12 working days. With so much anxiety I waited and to my greatest surprise after 6 days my report was sound with positive trade lines posted on it including a revolving credit card, a 807 credit score and all negative reports were deleted. I got approved for a loan, got my car and most especially got myself together. I strongly recommend him for your credit fix. Email: [email protected]

Posted by Isabelle | March 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer! Nice Guy!

I was so lucky to find Brian. My bankruptcy situation was very complex. I had been turned down by several lawyers and was getting closer to the court date when Brian agreed to help me. He was so kind and quick to understand all the details that related to my situation. Brian was supportive and he kep...t me focused on the big picture. In the weeks we worked together, he solved years of tangled up circumstances. I am now able to close that chapter of my life and move ahead. I'm so thankful that Brian agreed to represent me in bankruptcy court.

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Brian F. Kidwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Brian Kidwell for over twenty years. He is an excellent lawyer who cares deeply about his clients and works hard to see they get a good result. Brian is especially well known and widely respected for his expertise in bankruptcy litigation and cases with complex issues."

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John Halpern

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Having served as co-counsel with Brian on several commercial litigation cases and co-presented continuing legal education programs, I can attest to Brian’s in-depth knowledge of and experience with bankruptcy, insolvency, fraud, and business loyalty issues. His intelligence and sagacity as a commercial law litigator is never exceeded by other counsel. In all respects, you will benefit by having Brian on your side of a legal controversy or challenge."

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David Burns

Litigation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian and I have collaborated on multiple cases and I have referred matters to him. He is clever, practical and effective."

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Thomas Atmore

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is a smart, experienced and practical lawyer. I've known him for many years and we have worked together on many cases. His insight and legal knowledge has been invaluable."

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Michael Bolinske

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred a number of client's to Brian for bankruptcy litigation matters and he has obtained exceptional results in each case."

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Nathan Hansen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian Kidwell is an excellent attorney."

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Michael Kallas

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brian to be a very good lawyer. He is thorough, knowledgeable and conscientious. I have no hesitation in recommending him. He has great experience and analytical ability. He is the rare combination of intelligence and strong work."

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Joseph Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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David Burns

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Matthew Burton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kesha Tanabe

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Bolinske

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Kallas

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/President, Kidwell Law Office, LLC

2009 - 2012

Associate, Reiter & Schiller, P.A.

2006 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, St. Cloud State University

2005 - 2009

Owner, Brian F. Kidwell, Attorney At Law

2004 - 2005

General Counsel, Sybaritic, Inc.

2002 - 2004

Owner, Brian F. Kidwell, Attorney At Law

2001 - 2002

Claims Attorney, Gulf/Northland Insurance Company

1989 - 2001

Shareholder, Leonard, O'Brien, Wilford, Spencer & Gale, Ltd.

1983 - 1989

Associate, Hall & Byers, P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member, Pro Bono Committe of Bankruptcy Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Advance-United Expressways, Inc. v. Wines, 112 B.R. 44 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990)

Successfully represented creditor in having its claim deemed nondischargeable in the debtor’s Florida Ch. 7 bankruptcy case

Opatz v. John G. Kinnard and Co., Inc., 454 N.W.2d 471 (Minn. App. 1990)

Prevailed on claim for investor client against brokerage firm; recovered damages, costs and attorneys’ fees.

Hedback v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company (In re Mathews), 207 B.R. 631 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1997)

Obtained grant of summary judgment in favor of Ch. 7 trustee client on state law fraudulent transfer claims against insurance company of the debtor

Halverson v. U.S. Dept. of Education et al., 401 B.R. 378 (Bankr. D. Minn. 2009)

Successfully represented Ch. 7 debtor in securing determination that student loan debts totaling more than $280,000 were dischargeable in bankruptcy pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code

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Education

1983

William Mitchell College of Law

JD

1979

College of St. Thomas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

You’ve Gotten Your Judgment, Now What? And When Judgment Debtors File Bankruptcy

2017

2017 Bankruptcy Institute

Bankruptcy

2016

Hennepin County Bar Association, Debtor/Creditor Section

Debtor-Creditor Issues Potpourri

2016

Commercial Finance Association

Collecting Business Accounts Receivable Through Litigation

2015

Minnesota Continuing Legal Education

Lessons From Special Litigation Cases

Publications

1993

69 University of North Dakota Law Review No. 1 (1993) Out Of The Frying Pan: How To Avoid Getting Burned In Your Dealings With Chapter 7 Trustees
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