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: www.lawofficelawoffice.com
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Inactive | 1984 | 06/13/2022 |
| MN | Authorized to Practice | 1978 | 09/19/2008 |
| NE | Active | 1977 | 09/25/2008 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Agricultural Law Award | American Agricultural Law Association | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Costello Carlson & Butzon, LLP | 1977 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
| American Veterinary Medical Law Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Iowa State Bar Association | Member | 1977 - Present |
| Nebraska State Bar Association | Member | 1977 - Present |
| American Agricultural Law Association | Board of Directors | 2007 - 2008 |
| Outstate Practice Section of Minnesota State Bar Association | Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
| American Bar Association | Vice-Chair of the Animal Law of Tort, Trial and Insurance | 2004 - 2008 |
| Agricultural Law Section of Minnesota State Bar Association | Past-Chair | 2002 - 2004 |
| Outstate Practice Section of Minnesota State Bar Association | Past-Chair | 1992 - 1994 |
| Minnesota State Bar Association, 17th District Bar Association | Chair, Fee Arbitration | 1991 - 2008 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association publication | Impact of Recapture in Deciding to Use I.R.C. Section 2032A | 1983 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
| Hamline University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Law Institute | Valuation of Agricultural Assets for Estate and Gift Taxation | 2009 |
| Probate & Trust Law Section Conference | Valuation of Agricultural Assets for Estate and Gift Taxation | 2009 |
| 29th Annual Agricultural Law Symposium | Ethical and Competent Management of Law Offices | 2008 |
| 2008 Legal Update | Business: Case Law and Statutory Update | 2008 |
| Agricultural Law Institute | Survey of the Distinctions Made in Minnesota Law for Agricultural Real Estate, with commentary and appendices | 2002 |
| 2001 American Agricultural Law Association Conference | Serving Agricultural Clients, Managing a Financially Sound Law Practice | 2001 |
| Agricultural Law Institute | Marital Deductions, Disclaimers and Gifting to Avoid Taxation | 2000 |
| Agricultural Law Institute | Small Business Taxation and Estate Planning Update | 1999 |
| Agricultural Law Institute | Creative Valuation | 1997 |
| 1995 American Agricultural Law Association Conference | Current Developments in Farm Estate Planning | 1995 |
| Agricultural Law Institute | Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers | 1995 |
| 1994 American Agricultural Law Association Conference | Starting a Charitable Foundation Using the Community Foundation Option | 1994 |
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