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Esmond Young Kim

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Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 18 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 14 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2011

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Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2007

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Esmond Young Kim's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michelle | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Helpful and Professional

Mr. Kim was very helpful and professional handling our bankruptcy. He kept us informed throughout the entire process and was able to answer any questions we had. I strongly recommend him to anyone that is in need of legal counsel.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

No more lawyer jokes, I love this guy!

Besides being a great bankruptcy lawyer Esmond Kim is one of the nicest human beings on the planet. He is so nice me has made it difficult for me to tell lawyer jokes. Esmond literally saved my life at a time when it was at a very low point both financially and emotionally. He is a great communica...tor and when I would get frustrated about a certain thing that was happening he would talk me down off the ledge clearly explaining why and how things really were and not just the way I wanted them to be. What impressed me the most about Esmond is even though as a volunteer lawyer for VLN [Volunteer Lawyer Network of Minnesota] he didn’t receive a penny handling my case, but he still remained calm and collegial when I would test his patience. My case was a total success and my life has begun anew thanks to him. I love this guy so much it would be great to have him in my own family, that is, if he wasn’t a lawyer. I didn’t say I was cured of lawyer jokes, it just makes it more difficult to tell them.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Helpful and thorough

Mr. Kim was very helpful in assisting us with a landlord dispute. He clearly presented our issues with the applicable legal statutes in a thoughtful manner which helped set a positive tone of reconciliation. With his assistance, we were able to come to a swift resolution to our dispute.

Posted by Gertrude | April 28, 2015 | Debt Collection

A Pleasure to Work With

I am a Director at a non-profit organization. We hired Esmond 6 months ago to help us with our collections process. He was very knowledgeable and yet humble. He exceeded our expectations.

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Esmond Young Kim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Wells

Unknown lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Esmond is a knowledgeable attorney that works hard for his clients and is a pleasure to work with."

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Patricia Stotzheim

Estate planning lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Esmond is a very conscientious and careful attorney who spends the right amount of time listening to his client's needs and researching the complex legal issues involved in order to come up with the best solution for his clients. He's also just a great all-around guy!"

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Patrick Sutton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Esmond because he is a fantastic attorney. Esmond is very upfront with clientele. There are no surprises. His fees are very reasonable for an experienced attorney. He is very transparent with clientele, meaning, he always gives clients summations of all communications he has with attorneys, trustees and clients. I would recommend Esmond for potential clients who are looking for a great attorney, who is responsible and very organized, and his fees won't break the bank. His practice is doing very well and he will continue to do well because he listens to clients, keeps expectations realistic, and delivers quality work products."

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Christopher Gierhart

Debt settlement lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Esmond at a well-known general practice firm, where he developed a reputation as an excellent collections attorney. At the time, Esmond had worked there for over a year after earning his law degree from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. When he started his own practice in 2015, Esmond decided to help debtors seeks relief by using his knowledge of the collections process and to expand his practice into estate planning and probate. Esmond has the experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to obtain desires outcomes and provides his clients with excellent legal advice and services, particularly in the areas of estate planning, probate, bankruptcy and debt relief."

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Trice Okrzynski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have spent significant time with Esmond Kim on numerous occasions, some legal/professional and some social. I am confident that he provides competent, effective legal assistance and representation, particularly when it comes to bankruptcy and estate-related matters."

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Jayme Kruse

Unknown lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is easy to endorse Esmond Kim. Not only is he clearly knowledgeable but he has a creative mind which enables him to handle complex matters. I've gotten to know Esmond through monthly meetings in which attorneys collaborate with each other to be resources for each other. At these meetings I've seen him offer answers to complicated questions, I've seen him talk genuinely about helping his clients, and I've seen him eager to learn more and improve his already impressive legal skills. I am glad to have him as a resource and I happily endorse him."

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Courtney Sebo

Probate lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Esmond for nearly two years. He and I have regularly interacted with one another as fellow attorneys in the community, including in monthly study group meetings. I have observed Esmond to be dedicated to his profession, competent in his understanding of the law, respectful of his clients, and committed to a thorough approach to all of his cases. Esmond is patient, conscientious, empathetic, an ethical and bright attorney, and an all-around good person."

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Taweh Anderson

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Esmond Kim is very knowledgeable about all areas of Bankruptcy. I referred a pair of clients who needed a bankruptcy and, needless to say, they were very pleased. Due to the success of my first referral to Esmond, I have been regularly referring clients for several years now! Esmond is a very trustworthy and reliable attorney who cares for his clients and always focused on getting great results!"

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Rachel Schromen

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and refer bankruptcy matters to him without hesitation. Esmond is a compassionate attorney who exhibits a level of commitment to advocating for his clients that is exemplary in the legal field. I also consider Esmond a knowledgeable resource as a fellow attorney in estate planning matters."

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Daniel Herber

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend and endorse Esmond. We have worked together on complex litigation and other legal matters. Esmond is affable, efficient, thorough and responsive. He possesses exceptional legal reasoning skills. He is very knowledgeable regarding all bankruptcy, probate, and estate matters."

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Jeremy Knutson

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Esmond Kim. I previously worked with Esmond at both a small law firm in Minneapolis and at a legal services company, and Esmond is thorough with his research on each client matter, ethical and effective. I believe Esmond makes an excellent advocate for debtors seeking relief through bankruptcy and would not hesitate to refer potential bankruptcy clients to Esmond."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2007

Dean's List, Suffolk University Law School

2006

Dean's List, Suffolk University Law School

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney at Law and Owner, E.Y.K. LAW, L.L.C.

2014 - 2014

Attorney at Law, Halpern Law Firm, PLLC

2012 - 2013

Associate, Kostner, Koslo & Brovold, L.L.C.

2008 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Thomson Reuters/West

2007 - 2008

Staff Attorney, Faegre & Benson

Associations

2017 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

2015 - Present

Bankruptcy Section, MSBA

Member

2015 - Present

Civil Litigation Section, MSBA

Member

2014 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

New Lawyer's Section, RCBA

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dennis Keith Sullivan, 16-33238

Full Chapter 7 Discharge, 3.5 months after filing of bankruptcy petition and schedules.

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Education

2007

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Business Training for Women Entrepreneurs

Business Organizations, Intellectual Property, and Business Insurance for Entrepreneurs

Languages

English

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