Atty. Michael Cowles
Michael Cowles is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, exempt organizations and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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Michael Cowles is a Shareholder based in Duluth, Minnesota, practicing at Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1982), Wisconsin (2000), and Texas (2012). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1981) and Grinnell College (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Minnesota State Bar Association. Serands clients in Duluth, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Cowles is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, exempt organizations and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. in Duluth, MN
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Michael Cowles is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Cowles is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Cowles is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Michael Cowles is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Minnesota →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael Cowles is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
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 Duluth 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 andnue, 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.
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