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Compassionate Law Services in Brainerd Minnesota

On Christmas Day 1805, explorer Zebulon Pike was the first European to lay eyes on what would become Brainerd. White settlers began arriving in large numbers shortly thereafter. Brainerd’s location along the Mississippi River quickly made it a regional transportation hub; the railroad arrived in 1870 and cemented that position. By the time of the so-called “Blueberry War” in 1876, Brainerd was already a thriving community.

In many ways, the world has changed a lot since those 1876 residents mistook would-be blueberry salesmen for a band of hostile Indians. But in other ways, not much has changed. Because of Brainerd’s rich transportation history, vehicle accidents and other such incidents are all too familiar. Then as now, many Crow Wing County families must deal with the fallout from divorce. Finally, local prosecutors are very zealous, perhaps because they are trying to make names for themselves at the expense of area defendants.

People in all these situations need compassionate legal help, like you’ll find at Carlson & Jones. We begin each case with a conversation. After we learn more about your needs and your goals, we work with you to put together a plan of action. Then, we work hard to put that plan into effect and keep you fully informed all along the way. Since communication is a two-way street, our doors are always open.

How Can Our Brainerd Personal Injury Lawyers Help?

Whether you were hurt as a result of an unintentional tort, like dog bites and car wrecks, or an intentional tort, like battery and sexual assault, the damages available in Minnesota are very much the same.Families in these situations experience substantial economic losses. Expensive medical bills come pouring in just as the victim is not working and therefore has little money. Other bills include costly rental cars and monthly living expenses. Personal Injury Attorneys help secure the money your family needs to meet these obligations.

There are usually significant intangible damages as well, such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment in life, and emotional distress. Your family deserves compensation for these losses as well. Money alone cannot fully make up for these losses, but it does make them easier to bear. Therefore, your Carlson & Jones legal team fights hard to obtain total compensation for your serious injuries.

In the areas of law which matter most to your family, our lawyers stand up for your legal and financial rights. For a free consultation with an experience Brainerd Personal Injury Lawyer contact Carlson & Jones, P.A. We have several office locations in the area, and home or hospital visits are available as well.

Why Hire A Brainerd Criminal Defense Attorney?

Most criminal cases do not go to trial. In fact, over 95 percent of Brainerd defendants voluntarily plead guilty to a lesser crime or in order to receive a lighter sentence. As a result, many people think that the attorney matters little and so they go with the cheapest available option. In many cases, that decision could literally be one of the biggest mistakes of a person’s life.Perhaps even more than in other areas of law, experience matters in criminal defense. For example, sometimes it’s best to delay the proceedings as long as possible with pretrial motions and other tactics. Other times, such efforts are only a waste of time. Only an experienced attorney knows when to do what. Local experience in Crow Wing County is important as well. Area judges have their own procedural rules, and these rules are usually unwritten.

Assertiveness is important as well. If there is no legitimate threat of an uncertain trial, prosecutors are not motivated to make deals. Your Brainerd Criminal Defense Attorney must therefore prepare as if the case is going to trial. Furthermore, Carlson & Jones attorneys look for legal technicalities that can make the difference between a favorable and unfavorable result.

What Makes Our Brainerd Family Law Firm Different?

Most civil and criminal cases have a definite end point. The jury announces a decision, the judge formalizes it, and barring an appeal, the case is over. That’s not how divorce and other family law matters work. After the initial judgement, these cases may lie dormant for months or even years. But as long as the children are under 18, there will probably be periodic motions to enforce or modify the judgement.For over fifty years, Carlson & Jones Brainerd Family Law Attorneys have built relationships with their clients. Such relationships are critical in family law. If a new lawyer must start over, there is lost time and lost money. So, we are committed to your family’s well-being and to your success as a co-parent.

Furthermore, most Brainerd Divorces involve multiple issues. In addition to financial matters, such as spousal support and property division, there are emotional issues, such as child visitation and child custody. Every family has different financial and emotional needs, so every case is different.

Even though there is a diversity, our legal team uses proven methods that have been developed and refined over the course of many years. The results are often the same. The outcomes we achieve often exceed our clients’ expectations.