Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Adoption
• Guardianship

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  April joined Howse & Thompson in May 2021, to practice estate and gift planning, related real estate, business succession, corporate law, planning, funding, and administering gifts in trust or through probate administrations. Immediately prior to joining Howse & Thompson, she spent three years in a family office serving one of Minnesota's longest-established families of wealth, after several years in private practice as a solo attorney. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar, including its elder law and estates and trusts sections, and has served on the Board of Minnesota Christian Legal Society for seven years and counting.
• Business Disputes
  We have experience in providing legal services to small and medium size companies. Services as shown below are offered to individually and family owned businesses...
• Business Transactions
  Craig has also worked on numerous commercial transactions ranging from the acquisition of downtown office buildings and hotels to development properties. His background in accounting provides him a strong perspective on finance and business and is a unique advantage to clients. Craig has also represented many non-profit organizations in organizational and transactional matters. He understands the integration of mission and operation and enjoys furthering the objectives of ministries through legal counsel.
• Limited Liability Companies

Employment Law

• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Jeff Thompson primarily represents and advises clients in family law issues and in civil and real estate litigation. Jeff is a family law mediator, listed on the Minnesota State Neutral Roster, having become a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for Family Law Matters. Jeff has also advised and provided representation for contractors, small business owners and other individuals in a variety of litigation, contract and related matters and in estate planning.
• Construction Litigation
  On a practical side, you can drive right up to our office, park in front of our building (for free) and walk right in. When you get here, you will learn that we are more than a group of lawyers. We are construction law and business law consultants, family law negotiators, experienced advocates and approachable, likable people.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Howse and Thompson, P.A. is a small law firm offering great advantages. Unlike many small firms, our attorneys' collective experience is deep. We currently serve and continue to welcome individuals and family businesses as clients. We work with mid-size, privately-held family and individually owned companies in complex business and real estate transactions.
• Land Use and Zoning
  As part of his transactional practice, Craig has significant experience in representing clients before governmental boards and commissions on zoning and land use applications. This included representing clients on land use issues in State and Federal Court. Craig has prosecuted and defended these cases in MN State and Federal District Court, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the Minnesota Supreme Court, as well as MN Tax Court.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our attorneys are experienced in estate planning and estate administration. We assist individuals and families in effectively planning for distribution of property. This includes distribution to individuals and or charitable organizations. We work with our clients to help them design and implement an estate plan that best meets their goals and objectives. We have the experience to offer the following services in estate planning and estate administration...
• Wills
• Trusts
  Caleb has been with Howse & Thompson since April 2022. He practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, and business law. Prior to joining Howse & Thompson, Caleb worked in a human resources position where he facilitated employee hiring, training, retention and promotion; processed payroll; and ensured compliance with legal requirements, ethical guidelines, and business needs.
• Power of Attorney
• Probate