Business & More Attorney · Serving St. Cloud, MN · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Rajkowski at a Glance
Michael Rajkowski is an Attorney based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, practicing at Evenson Decker, P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, trusts, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1989). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1988) and St. John's University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Minnesota Eminent Domain Institute (M.E.D.I.), Member Minnesota State Bar Association, Member Minnesota Association for Justice, Member Seventh Judicial District Association, Member Stearns / Benton County Bar Association, Member. Serves clients in St. Cloud, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Rajkowski
- Mike was born in St. Cloud, MN
- He is a graduate of St. John's University and William Mitchell College of Law
- He has over 34 years of legal experience, including 31 of those years being in the St. Cloud area
- Mike brings a broad range of legal experience, including personal injury, trust and estate, eminent domain, business and employment matters
- Mike also has past experience in Family and Criminal Law
- He's argued numerous cases in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and was successful in two Minnesota Supreme Court cases
- Northern States Power Co v
- Aleckson, et al. and Great River Energy v
- Swedzinski, et al
- In the area of personal injury and wrongful death, Mr. Rajkowski is committed to obtaining the best results for injured people and grieving families
- He has obtained numerous 6 figure trial verdicts and settlements for his clients
- He is a strong advocate for his clients and will help them through difficult times after an accident occurs
- In the area of estates and trusts, Mike will assist clients in making sure their final wishes are known and followed
- He will also try to keep your estate out of the courts by planning ahead, and hopefully avoiding having your estate tied up in court for months or longer
- Mike is also a strong advocate for individuals who after the death of a loved one find themselves involved in a probate litigation
- He will be your advocate and will work for you to obtain the best possible result and the wishes of the deceased loved ones are met
- In the area of condemnation/eminent domain, Mike has been a strong advocate for landowners' rights
- He has represented landowners in a variety of local and state eminent domain proceedings
- He has had significant involvement in cases against the CapX2020 Project, which involved public utilities erecting multiple 345kv lines throughout Minnesota
- This involved hundreds of landowners
- Mike is a current board member of the St. Joseph Preserve
- Mike is a past board member and president of the Tri-County Humane Society and New Beginnings
- Mike was also an adjunct Professor at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College
- He also chaired the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce's Business Development Council
- Mike and his wife Patrice have three beautiful daughters
- He also enjoys spending time reading, cooking, doing crossword puzzles, traveling, and golfing
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Rajkowski's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Rajkowski handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Cloud.
Business Formation in St. Cloud
Michael Rajkowski is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Minnesota →
Contracts in St. Cloud
Michael Rajkowski is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Minnesota →
Trusts in St. Cloud
Michael Rajkowski is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →
Wrongful Death in St. Cloud
Michael Rajkowski is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Minnesota →
Personal Injury in St. Cloud
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Rajkowski is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Cloud
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 St. Cloud 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.
St. Cloud Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Cloud-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 St. Cloud Choose Michael Rajkowski
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 Michael Rajkowski's practice in the field of formation, contracts, trusts, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Rajkowski brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Michael Rajkowski can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, contracts, and trusts, Michael Rajkowski can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Cloud
A St. Cloud-based practice means Michael Rajkowski 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Rajkowski Handles in St. Cloud
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Rajkowski has experience with under Minnesota law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Rajkowski directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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