Blahnik Law Office, PLLC
16180 Hastings Ave. SE
Suite 201
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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Phone: (952) 479-0449 | Fax: (952) 447-4424
http://www.blahniklawoffice.com
Helping you through your difficult times.
Legal Topic
Divorce
Sub-Topics
Child Support
Collaborative Law
Divorce Mediation
Legal Topic
Estate Planning
Legal Topic
Family Law
Sub-Topics
Children
- Child Custody
- Child Support
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Minnesota
Firm Focus
The Minnesota family law firm focuses on Minnesota divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony) and all other areas of family law.
Firm History
The founding attorney, Adam J. Blahnik, has worked in the legal profession since July 1999 initially as a Paralegal and Law Clerk (from July through October 2005) and as a practicing attorney since 2005. Mr. Blahnik founded Blahnik Law Office, PLLC in the year 2010.
Activities and Awards
Mr. Blahnik gave an accredited legal presentation on the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, "UCCJEA Basics in Minnesota" at a family law seminar on February 12, 2008.
Mr. Blahnik is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and a member of the family law section therein. He is a member of the Eighth District Bar Association, which includes Scott County, Carver County, Le Sueur County, Sibley County and McLeod County. Mr. Blahnik is licensed to practice before the Tribal Court of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community in Prior Lake and the Tribal Court of the Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Community.
Mr. Blahnik is very active within the Prior Lake community. He is a member of, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; a member of, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Prior Lake Rotary Club. In addition, Mr. Blahnik has been appointed to, and is currently a member of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) in the City of Prior Lake.
Mr. Blahnik teaches Junior Achievement classes to elementary students in Prior Lake. He has also taught classes on "how to start your own business" as part of the Community Education Program through the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.
Example Cases
Interstate child custody case involving the State of Minnesota and the State of California wherein separate child custody actions were commenced in each state. The lawfirm successfully argued that California was considered the "home state" for the parties children and that the child custody proceeding in Minnesota should be dismissed.
Divorce proceeding in the Tribal Court of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community in Prior Lake. The firm successfully argued and obtained a substantial spousal maintenance award in favor of the firm's client at a trial in Tribal Court.
What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
If clients are able to educate themselves about the family law issues at hand through guidance from the firm or otherwise, the clients will be better able to make informed decisions on the various issues the come up through the divorce, child custody or other proceedings. Further, in such situations, clients are usually able to attain greater results while paying less in attorney’s fees.
Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes.
Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes, for a nominal fee.
Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?
Yes.
What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?
The firm delegates much of the daily and "routine work" to its legal assistants and paralegals, which results in a cost savings to the firm's clients.
How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?
The firm utilizes mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods, including social early neutral evaluations (SENE) and financial early neutral evaluations to resolve approximately one-half of all cases.
Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?
Yes.
What distinguishes your law firm from others?
The firm makes itself available to its clients potentially 24 hours a day and seven days a week when needed. Mr. Blahnik and his legal staff guide all of their clients through the legal process, alleviating much of the worries and anxieties that often times come with Court litigation.
Office Manager/Assistant
Heidi Middendorf and Haley Leverington, Paralegals
Fax
(952) 447-4424
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (and evenings and weekends with appointments)
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Flat fee retainer rates available for amicable divorces and other stipulated matters.
Hourly Rates
Attorney: $225/hour
Paralegals: $125/hour
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. Free consultation up to one hour.
Typical Retainer
Retainers range between $1,000.00 and $4,000.00
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