Atty. Gary E. Persian
Gary E. Persian is a lawyer practicing business law, business formation, business litigation and 41 other areas of law.
Business Formation & More Attorney · Serving Hopkins, MN · 65+ Years Experience
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About Gary E. Persian at a Glance
Gary E. Persian is an Of Counsel based in Hopkins, Minnesota, practicing at Merrigan Brandt & Ostenso, P.A.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Cou (1961). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1961) and University of Minnesota (B.S.L., 1956). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Veterinary Medical Law Association Minnesota State Bar Association. Serves clients in Hopkins, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary E. Persian
- Gary E. Persian is a lawyer practicing business law, business formation, business litigation and 41 other areas of law
- Gary E. received a B.S.L. degree from University of Minnesota in 1956, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Gary E. practices at Merrigan Brandt & Ostenso, P.A. in Hopkins, MN
Practice Areas Explained
Gary E. Persian's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary E. Persian handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hopkins.
Divorce in Hopkins
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Gary E. Persian is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Minnesota →
Business Formation in Hopkins
Gary E. Persian is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Minnesota →
Residential Real Estate in Hopkins
Gary E. Persian is one of 9,272 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Minnesota →
Wills in Hopkins
Gary E. Persian is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Minnesota →
Child Custody & Visitation in Hopkins
Gary E. Persian is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hopkins
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hopkins are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hopkins Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hopkins-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hopkins Choose Gary E. Persian
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary E. Persian's practice in the field of divorce, formation, residential, wills, and child custody.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary E. Persian brings 65+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, formation, and residential, Gary E. Persian can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hopkins
A Hopkins-based practice means Gary E. Persian attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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