Yvonne Michaud Novak

Yvonne Michaud Novak

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Duluth, MN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Probate, Business

202 West Superior Street, Suite 303, Duluth, MN

About Yvonne

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Chapter 7 and 13. Individuals and small businesses. Loan workouts and forbearance agreement. Tax issues.

22 years

20%
Probate 10%

Probate & Estate Administration

17 years

10%
Business 5%

Business & Commercial Law. Business Debt

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 22 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2004

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 22 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Yvonne Michaud Novak

202 West Superior Street, Suite 303, Duluth, MN, 55802

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Yvonne Michaud Novak's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great service!

Very respectful, understanding, non-judgmental and thoughtful. Always there to help, listen and be supportive.

Posted by Tyler | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend A+++

Super thankful for this group, in specific I worked with Shawn. Always managed expectations clearly and communicated with me throughout the entire process. Always seem to go above and beyond to make sure I knew what was happening as time went on and doing what's best for me as a client. Communicatio...ns were clear and concise without legal jargon. I highly recommend this firm if you are looking.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Panel Member, Bankruptcy Institute

2009

Reader Larson Public Service Award, MN State Bar Bankruptcy Section

2008

Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, 11th District Volunteer Attorneys Program

N/A

Top Bankruptcy Attorney, Duluth/Superior Magazine

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, YMNLAW, PSC

Associations

2007 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

National Assocation of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

State Chair

Minnesota Bar Association

Duluth Area Professionals BNI

Wisconsin Bar Association

Federal Bankruptcy Practice Committee

Past Member

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Volunteer Attorney Program

Minnesota Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Northstar Lawyer

2009 - 2012

Eleventh District Bar Association, Board of Directors

Past Member

Education

2003

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

College of St. Scholastica

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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