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About Patrick
Biography
Patrick K. Costello is a partner in the law firm of Costello, Carlson & Butzon LLP. Founded in 1896, the firm has offices in Jackson, Lakefield and Heron Lake, Minnesota. A graduate of Hamline University and Creighton University School of Law, Mr. Costello is a native of Lakefield. Agricultural law, real estate, probate and trust law, federal estate and gift tax, estate planning, charitable entities and commercial transactions are his main practice areas. Mr. Costello is a member of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska State Bar Associations, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association and is a director of the American Agricultural Law Association. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Sections on Agricultural Law, Real Property, Business Law, Probate and Trust Law, Animal Law, Elder Law, Immigration Law, General Practice and Outstate Practice. His law firm’s web address is:
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Licensed in Minnesota for 47 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 41 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 48 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Costello Carlson & Butzon, LLP
310 Main Street., P.O. Box 929, Lakefield, MN, 56150-1200
Costello Carlson & Butzon, LLP
603 2nd Street, Jackson, MN, 56143-1645
Costello Carlson & Butzon, LLP
265 10th Street, Heron Lake, MN, 56137-4033
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Experience
Honors
2010
Excellence in Agricultural Law Award, American Agricultural Law Association
Work Experience
1977 - Present
Partner, Costello Carlson & Butzon, LLP
Associations
2008 - Present
Minnesota Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Veterinary Medical Law AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2008
American Agricultural Law AssociationBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
Outstate Practice Section of Minnesota State Bar AssociationChair
2004 - 2008
American Bar AssociationVice-Chair of the Animal Law of Tort, Trial and Insurance
2002 - 2004
Agricultural Law Section of Minnesota State Bar AssociationPast-Chair
1992 - 1994
Outstate Practice Section of Minnesota State Bar AssociationPast-Chair
1991 - 2008
Minnesota State Bar Association, 17th District Bar AssociationChair, Fee Arbitration
Education
1977
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Hamline University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Probate & Trust Law Section Conference
Valuation of Agricultural Assets for Estate and Gift Taxation
2009
Agricultural Law Institute
Valuation of Agricultural Assets for Estate and Gift Taxation
2008
29th Annual Agricultural Law Symposium
Ethical and Competent Management of Law Offices
2008
2008 Legal Update
Business: Case Law and Statutory Update
2002
Agricultural Law Institute
Survey of the Distinctions Made in Minnesota Law for Agricultural Real Estate, with commentary and appendices
2001
2001 American Agricultural Law Association Conference
Serving Agricultural Clients, Managing a Financially Sound Law Practice
2000
Agricultural Law Institute
Marital Deductions, Disclaimers and Gifting to Avoid Taxation
1999
Agricultural Law Institute
Small Business Taxation and Estate Planning Update
1997
Agricultural Law Institute
Creative Valuation
1995
Agricultural Law Institute
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
1995
1995 American Agricultural Law Association Conference
Current Developments in Farm Estate Planning
1994
1994 American Agricultural Law Association Conference
Starting a Charitable Foundation Using the Community Foundation Option
Publications
1983
American Bar Association publication
Impact of Recapture in Deciding to Use I.R.C. Section 2032A