John A Warchol

John A Warchol

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Real Estate, Business ... +2 more
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Reason: Not Practicing

About John

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

John has extensive experience in all areas of Divorce and Separation practice including spousal maintenance, child support and complex property issues. John also regularly represents clients in post decree actions to modify support obligations.

46 years | 400 cases

50%
Business 20%

John has represented small and medium sized businesses in a variety of matters over the last 30 years. He has litigated commercial disputes, discrimination claims, shareholder disputes and other matters. In addition he has helped clients form and maintain corporate structures as well as buy and sell numerous business.

46 years | 100 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

John works primarily with commercial real estate owners in the acquisition, sale, leasing, and re-financing of commercial properties. In addition, his litigation practice includes a number of real estate related actions including lease terminations, mechanic lien actions, and other real estate related matters. He also has significant residential real estate experience.

31 years | 100 cases

20%
Appeals 5%

John has extensive experience in the Appellate Courts of Minnesota including successful appeals to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Theses appeals include cases in the area of Family Law, Real Estate, Employment Law, and other areas. See our website for a list of some of John's published decisions.

46 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 45 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1980

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

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John A Warchol's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made several mistakes that still cost me

I hired Mr Warchol to fight my very aggressive ex-wife in a highly resenful divorce. Unfortunately John made several mistakes for which I am still paying now. First her suggested to tip the other hand with my intentions to go overseas, and my ex initiated Ex Parte that cost me thousands of dollars. S...econd I had to find vocational evaluation companies myself that I put my ex through, that Mr. Warchol did not have but accepted my choice. This was the main mistake in the case and an unprofessional consultant evaluated my ex who had engineering decree but downplayed her abilities working as a secretary. I had to hire another company later on with better results but the original vocational evaluation still costs me paying permanent alimony to a healthy ex. I give two stars for the Mr.Warchol's math he is very good at. Other than that it is a complete failure for me.

Posted by Marcia | August 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

First class gentleman and lawyer. Couldn't have done better.

In the two-plus years since I retained John Warchol as my divorce lawyer he has always exceeded expectations providing integrity, top notch legal advice and service. John is very knowledgable, fair, honest, kind and a legal bulldog for his client. He's accessible and responsive as is his assistant ...Lynne, including post-divorce. He's conscientious regarding the cost of legal fees to this client and does not waste time. John is highly principled and I'm very thankful to have been associated with such a first class gentleman and first class lawyer.

Posted by Slattery | March 10, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent lawyer, Very Knowledgeable, Efficient, Quick & Value for Money

As I live overseas in England UK, & am getting Divorced in Minneapolis (as my wife is an American citizen), it meant that I was not familiar with the USA laws for Divorce, so I wanted an 2nd Opinion from a legal expert, before signing any legal divorce papers. I consulted John Warchol, after findi...ng his reviews on this site very positive, with good reviews. He is clearly an expert, very knowledgeable, very efficient, provided me with a very quick turnaround and answered all my questions, in both plain English, and also translated what I was trying to say into a few succinct well drafted & excellent legal paragraphs, so I could request some sensible changes to my wife’s lawyers draft agreements. I think John is good value for money, honest, reliable, efficient and would recommend him very highly to anyone seeking good legal advice for divorce or any other areas they need advice with.

Posted by David | March 11, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Mr. Warchol.

I asked someone who works with many attorneys in the twin cities area; “Who is the best divorce attorney you know and is also someone with integrity?" Fortunately they recommended Mr. Warchol. I am very fortunate to have had Mr. Warchol represent me. I trusted him with the most precious thing to me...; time with my son. Mr. Warchol is succinct, (good when you pay attorneys by the hour), upfront, honest, and takes the highroad. He will not run your bill up perusing fruitless tasks. He had my interests in mind in every facet. Divorce and custody battles are painful and ugly; no way to avoid that, but should you have to have to go through one, I would sincerely and vehemently recommend you have Mr. Warchol by your side. His assistant Lynne was also very helpful and professional throughout the process.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

highly recommended

Was very pleased with the advice, responsiveness and support during a really difficult divorce. I felt like I got to call the shots but also that I had all the information I needed in doing so. I also felt that prices were very clearly spelled out and reasonable.

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John A Warchol's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Gadtke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. John is detailed and knowledgeable. He is exactly the type of attorney I would want representing me. No doubt about it."

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Mitchell Ask

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

1980

M. Arnolds Lyons Scholar, Hamline University School of Law

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Hamline University School of Law

Associations

1980 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1987 - 1987

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Specialization Committee

Chairperson

1987 - 1987

Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, General Requirements Subcommittee

Chairperson

1986 - 1986

Ramsey County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chairperson

1984 - 1986

Second Judicial District Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kevin Ruud v. Great Plains Supply 526 NW2d 369

Won on review by Supreme Cout

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Education

1980

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Minnesota

Bachlelor's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2009

Minnesota CLE

Efficient Marital Dissolution Practice

1990

Minnesota Institute of Legal Education

Family Law Conference

1985

Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

Divorce: Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Bankruptcy and Family Law – ‘Til Debts Do Us Part.’

1985

Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

Taxation and Marriage Dissolution: Basic Tax Planning Tools

1985

Minnesota State Bar Association

Eighth Annual Family Law Institute; Options Available to the Matrimonial Attorney Seeking Award of Fees.

1985

Minnesota State Bar Association

Alimony and Child Support Under the Tax Reform Act of 1984; Practicing Under the Domestic Relations Tax Act of 1984.

1985

Minnesota State Bar Association

Fifth Annual Family Law Institute; Valuation of Assets – Alternative Approaches

1985

Minnesota Institute of Legal Education

Divorce Practice; Discovery and Trial Preparation.

1985

Minnesota CLE

Real Estate Aspects of Marriage Dissolution; Real Estate, Taxes, and Marriage Dissolutions: A Survey of Various Tax Treatments of Real Estate in the Marriage Dissolution Context

1985

American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers

Emerging Family Law Issues for the Eighties; Taxation Issues in Domestic Relations

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