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John A Warchol

John A Warchol

4.8
12 reviews
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Real Estate, Business ... +2 more
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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%
Other 5%

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

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John A Warchol's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (9) Alimony (2) Child Custody (2) Business (1) Contracts & Agreements (1) Corporate & Incorporation (1) Family (1) Life Insurance (1) Real Estate (1)
What Clients Mention
Recommendation (7) Advocacy (6) Professionalism (6) Cost of Services (5) General Knowledge (5) Responsiveness (5) Trustworthiness (5) Case Results (4) Practice Area Knowledge (4) Character & Conduct (3) Staff & Support (3) Communication Style (2) Compassion (1)

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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.

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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