Atty. Scott Husaby
A shareholder at Monroe Moxness Berg PA, Scott represents individuals and closely held businesses in the areas of estate planning, succession planning and wealth preservation including: Wills and trusts Retirement planning Asset protection planning Business succession Employee incentive programs Exit planning He also assists clients with tax planning, general corporate law, and tax controversy resolution. A leader in the firm’s Multi-Unit Succession and Transition (MUST®) group, Scott works with multi-unit retail business owners, helping them solve the unique legal challenges to structuring th
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN
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About Scott Husaby at a Glance
Scott Husaby is a tax attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Monroe Moxness Berg PA. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Husaby
A shareholder at Monroe Moxness Berg PA, Scott represents individuals and closely held businesses in the areas of estate planning, succession planning and wealth preservation including:
- Wills and trusts
- Retirement planning
- Asset protection planning
- Business succession
- Employee incentive programs
- Exit planning
He also assists clients with tax planning, general corporate law, and tax controversy resolution.
A leader in the firm’s Multi-Unit Succession and Transition (MUST®) group, Scott works with multi-unit retail business owners, helping them solve the unique legal challenges to structuring their succession and exit plans. The process combines Scott’s skills and experience with the firm’s strengths in the areas of taxation, estate planning, corporate finance, franchise and mergers and acquisitions to provide a targeted and effective plan. Scott is a frequent speaker on the topics of succession and exit planning for franchise and dealer systems, as well as independent businesses.
Prior to joining the firm, Scott focused on transactions and tax planning for businesses and individuals as a tax specialist for the international accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. He then served as assistant tax counsel for Wells Fargo, where he performed federal tax planning and was involved in the resolution of tax controversies.
Scott contributes to franchise industry publications and has been honored by Franchise Times as one of franchising’s top 125 “Legal Eagles.” He has been named a “FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager” by MplsSt.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly. In addition, Scott has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the legal profession, recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for tax law and listed in “Who’s Who in Trust/Estate Planning Law” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.
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Scott Husaby's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Husaby handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Tax Law in Minneapolis
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Scott Husaby
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 Scott Husaby's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Scott Husaby's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Scott Husaby 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 Scott Husaby Handles in Minneapolis
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