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I spent much of my legal career as a partner in a 20+ lawyer firm. Almost ten years ago I started my current solo practice and I believe that I have found my calling. Now I am solely responsible for deciding which clients I represent, and each and every client I choose receives from me the highest calibre legal services possible. Always. That is my commitment.
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Chat withState: Minnesota
Acquired: 1983
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4601 Excelsior Blvd Ste 500, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416-4977
29 Client Reviews
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"Brian and I have collaborated on multiple cases and I have referred matters to him. He is clever, practical and effective."
"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."
"I have referred a number of client's to Brian for bankruptcy litigation matters and he has obtained exceptional results in each case."
"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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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
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.
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember, Pro Bono Committe of Bankruptcy Section
Successfully represented creditor in having its claim deemed nondischargeable in the debtor’s Florida Ch. 7 bankruptcy case
Prevailed on claim for investor client against brokerage firm; recovered damages, costs and attorneys’ fees.
Obtained grant of summary judgment in favor of Ch. 7 trustee client on state law fraudulent transfer claims against insurance company of the debtor
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
1983
JD
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
You’ve Gotten Your Judgment, Now What? And When Judgment Debtors File Bankruptcy
2017
Bankruptcy
2016
Debtor-Creditor Issues Potpourri
2016
Collecting Business Accounts Receivable Through Litigation
2015
Lessons From Special Litigation Cases
1993