Atty. Michael Scott Gaarder
Michael Scott Gaarder is a lawyer practicing family, probate, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.
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Michael Scott Gaarder is an Associate based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, practicing at Pennington, Lies & Cherne, P.A.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, criminal defense, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2006). Educated at Hamline University Law School (J.D., 2006) and University of Minnesota (B.A. International, 1998). Serves clients in St. Cloud, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Scott Gaarder is a lawyer practicing family, probate, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Michael practices at Pennington, Lies & Cherne, P.A. in St. Cloud, MN
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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 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.
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