Practice Areas Overview

Minnesota Family Law, Estate and Probate, and Contract Lawyers

The attorneys at Mertz, Bledsaw & Benson, P.S.C. in Chanhassen, Minnesota offer sound legal advice and experienced representation for clients in a variety of legal areas. We provide quality legal services in the areas listed below.

Family law -Attorneys Rowland and Bledsaw
We handle all aspects of family law, including issues of divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, collections, visitation, spousal maintenance, property division, paternity matters, orders for protection, appeals, post-decree modifications, and adoptions.  Our family law attorneys manage such issues with diplomacy and tact, and take the time to listen to each client’s concerns and goals.  Our firm also offers representation in a collaborative law setting, which allows parties to negotiate their issues in a safe and neutral environment. 

Real estate - Attorneys Mertz and Benson
We represent small business owners on commercial real estate matters related to the buying, selling, and leasing of commercial property. Our firm also represent clients in residential real estate matters, including for sale by owner (FSBO) matters, land use and zoning issues, title matters, easements and real estate litigation.

Estate and probate – Attorney Benson
Our firm provides comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.

Business law – Attorneys Mertz, Rowland and Benson
Our lawyers  represent individuals and private companies, particularly small and family-owned companies such as retail establishments, professional practices,  representative agencies, and contractors.  We offer advice on   business law issues ranging from initial entity formation, corporate restructuring, tax planning, and dissolution proceedings.

Criminal Defense - Attorneys Mertz and Rowland
Our firm offers legal defense representation against charges for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, including assault, theft, driving while intoxicated (DWI) and alcohol-related offenses, as well as other traffic offenses. We also represent families with minor children involved in criminal matters within the juvenile court system. Attorneys Mertz and Rowland have   served as prosecutors before returning to private practice, enhancing their ability to analyze criminal cases.

Bankruptcy – Attorney Benson
We represent clients in bankruptcy representation, primarily in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. 

The law office of Mertz, Bledsaw & Benson, P.S.C. represents clients located in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, including the communities of Shakopee, Prior Lake, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Chaska, Victoria, Waconia, Carver County, Scott County, Hennepin County, and  the seven-county metro  area.

Mertz, Bledsaw & Benson, P.S.C.
Market Street Station
600 Market Street, Suite 240
P.O. Box 623
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: 952-975-9960
Fax: 952-975-9963
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