Elk River Lawyers & Brooklyn Park Attorneys

Representing clients throughout the Twin Cities in matters involving criminal defense, DWI, DUI, bankruptcy, divorce, business litigation, wills and trusts and more.

• Myles A. Schneider, Esq.
• Amy R. Baudler
• Lori J. Abbott, Esq.
• Charles W. Rogers, J.D.
• David Cox, Esq.

Myles A. Schneider, Esq.

Dial: (763) 315-1100
Facsimile: (877) 294-4254
Email:

Myles A. Schneider is the Senior Partner in Schneider, Baudler & Abbott. After serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Myles attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he obtained a degree in corporate finance. While at UIC, Myles attended and graduated from the Chicago Board of Trade Commodity Institute.

After graduating from UIC, Myles worked for a small business corporation specializing in producing products for people with disabilities. It was there where Myles learned to configure computer systems for people with disabilities. While working as an adaptive devices specialist, Leo Burnett commissioned Myles to create for first Braille menus for McDonalds.

After attaining the rank of Executive Vice President, Myles decided to broaden his horizons and go to law school. At the age of 37, Myles enrolled in William Mitchell College of Law.

Now, Myles concentrates his practice in business litigation, white collar crime, commercial and residential real estate and construction law. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and surety companies in a wide variety of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, insurance, and business related matters.

Illustrative Work

• Providing small business advice.
• Drafting Residential Construction Contracts.
• Construction defect and design claims, including collapse, water intrusion and mold.
• Defending corporate officers, shareholders and directors against allegations of white collar crime.
• Successful in taking criminal charges to court and having charges reduced and dropped.

Admissions

• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
• U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2001
• University of Illinois at Chicago, B.S., 1987

Memberships

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
• Hennepin County Bar Association

Amy R. Baudler

Dial: (763) 201-0285
Facsimile: (877) 294-4254
Email:

Amy Baudler is a Partner in Schneider, Baudler & Abbott. She concentrates her practice on public, commercial and residential real estate and construction law. She has represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and surety companies in a wide variety of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, insurance, and business related matters. She has presented programs on construction and payment bond claims for various groups. She has represented clients in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Wisconsin in various construction cases in arbitrations, state and federal courts. Amy Baudler also assists clients with estate planning, including wills and trusts and probate matters.

Illustrative Work

• Construction defect and design claims, including collapse, water intrusion and mold.
• Variance request, land use, zoning and eminent domain matters.
• Delay, disruption, acceleration, differing site conditions, work scope, breach of warranty claims.
• Mechanics’ liens and surety claims.
• Bid protests in public procurement.
• Authored the appellate brief in City of Morris v. Duininck Bros., 531 N.W.2d 208, 210 (Minn.App.1995).
• Disputes with labor unions.
• Represented clients in litigation regarding non-compete agreements and employment-related matters.
• Challenges to federal DBE program requirements on federally-funded construction projects.
• Drafted numerous written agreements in the areas of construction, real estate and employment law.

• Assisted clients with purchase agreements, contracts for deed, and real estate closings.

Admissions

• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
• U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Education

• University of Minnesota, J.D., 1993
• University of Minnesota, B.A., 1990

Memberships

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
• Hennepin County Bar Association

Lori J. Abbott, Esq.

Dial: (763) 201-0286
Facsimile: (763) 493-5193
Email: lori@maschneider.com

Lori J. Abbott has been a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota for 11 years. Ms Abbott’s practice has been in the areas of Family Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Ms. Abbott handles a large number of family law cases ranging from a simple, uncontested divorce to cases involving complex custody, financial support and property division issues.

In addition to Ms. Abbott’s traditional family law practice, Ms. Abbott is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the MN Rules of General Practice (Mediator) and conducts family law mediations through out the State of Minnesota. Ms. Abbott is also a practicing Collaborative family law attorney, an experienced bankruptcy attorney, a state qualified Parenting Time Expeditor and a Rule 25 Assessor.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Spousal Maintenance
• Visitation/Parenting Time
• Paternity
• Juvenile Law
• Child Protection/CHIPS
• Property and Debt Division
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Family Law Mediation
• Collaborative Law
• Post-Decree
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Legal Separation
• Domestic Abuse/Order for Protections
• Adoption
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

WORK HISTORY

• MEDIATOR, Minnesota Family Mediation Center 2007-Present

Please visit my Minnesota Family Mediation Center website.

• PARTNER, Schneider, Baudler & Abbott, P.C. 2003-Present
• PRIVATE PRACTICE ATTORNEY 1998-2003

MEMBERSHIPS

• MN State Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Ramsey County Bar Association
• Anoka County Bar Association
• Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Association of Family & Conciliation Courts

EDUCATION

• William Mitchell College of Law, Saint Paul, MN, Juris Doctorate, 1998
• Minnesota State University-Mankato, Mankato, MN, B.S., 1994

Charles W. Rogers, J.D.

Dial: (763) 425-5763
E-mail: charliewrogers@aol.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background in the individual and personal representation of individuals charged with a Criminal Offense.
• Uncanny ability to find a soft place for clients to land after they have been discovered on the wrong side of the law.
• Extensive established relationships and acquaintance with all aspects of the Criminal Justice System throughout Minnesota and South Dakota State and Federal District Courts.
• Experienced in handling highly sensitive information as evidenced by working with persons accused of criminal behavior and years of handling family law issues.
• Understanding of and experienced as a prosecutor and probation officer which gives additional insight into the defense of criminal charges.

WORK HISTORY

06/1970 ~ Present Admitted to Practice of Law in Minnesota

Specialized in the practice of criminal defense, public defending and prosecution in the City of Brooklyn Park, MN. Held three consecutive Public Defenders contracts for a total of 15 years. Contracted as substitute Brooklyn Park City Attorney.

2/1979 ~ Present

Admitted to the Federal Eighth Circuit and US Supreme Courts

6/1975~ Present Admitted to Federal Practice of Law in Minnesota

Experienced Federal Trial Attorney

6/1990 -Present Licensed Real Estate Broker

Managed five real estate agents and responsible for the ethical practice of real estate

10/2001-Present Admitted to Practice of Law in South Dakota

Specialized in Criminal Defense.

6/2004~ Present Admitted to Federal Practice of Law in South Dakota

2004 Copyright Author, "Defending Yourself Against a Speeding Ticket"

1984/1986 Trainer, MN Continuing Legal Education

Trained in topics such as DWI defense, trial strategies and defense techniques.

1983/1986 Trainer, North Hennepin Community College

Trained criminal justice segment of Community Leadership course.

1975/1978 Instructor, Robinsdale Public Schools

Developed and taught sections of Adult Learning course "Law for the Layman"

1972 Instructor, Metro State University

Developed curriculum for Criminal Justice Diversion course.

1971/1972 Instructor, MN Peace Officers Association

Conducted trainings on the concept of court sanctioned diversion.

1971/1973 Associate Professor & Instructor, University of Minnesota Law School

Conducted empirical social research, through grant from The Ford Foundation, on Felony Diversion. Conducted weekend seminars for the Minnesota County Attorneys Association and State Public Defenders pertaining to results of research.

1970/1971 Trainer, University of Minnesota Law School Juvenile Justice Institute

Trained emerging probation officers in areas of juvenile probation.

EDUCATION & ASSOCIATIONS

• Bethel University, BA
• William Mitchell College of Law, JD
• Continuing Education to maintain licensure as both Attorney and Real Estate Broker, 1970 ~ Present
• MN Bar Association
• South Dakota Bar Association, current member
• Brooklyn Park Jaycees
• Brooklyn Park Chamber of Commerce, President

VOLUNTEER WORK

• Bethel College Alumni Fundraising Golf Tournament, Chairman
• Brooklyn Park Youth Athletic Association, Volunteer Attorney
• CEAP, Charity Ball Co-Chairman
• Meals on Wheels, Volunteer
• State Bar Association on Youth Conservation, Chairman
• Valley Presbyterian Church and Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Member of Session
• Pro Bono Legal Defense
  

David Cox, Esq.

Dial: (763) 392-1053
Facsimile: (877) 294-4254
E-mail: david.cox@maschneider.com

David M. Cox is an associate attorney at Schneider, Baudler & Abbott. Since graduating with honors from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2004, he has represented clients primarily in matters of family law and personal injury.  He also represents individuals in real estate and probate matters as well as small businesses in general litigation and creditor remedies.

Mr. Cox has resolved numerous family law cases involving custody, child support, parenting time and property issues and obtained favorable awards for in personal injury cases through negotiation, arbitration and settlement. He has tried cases, argued at the Court of Appeals, and obtained awards for clients in some thirty No-Fault arbitrations.

Before attending law school, Mr. Cox graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in English.  He was a project manager for Prudential Healthcare responsible for some of its largest national clients. As an account manager at Great West Life and Annuity, he developed client service and communication skills which he employs every day in the practice of law. He is committed to prompt and candid communication with his clients and to protecting their rights in litigation and in settlement.

ILLUSTRATIVE WORK

• Dissolution/Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Parenting Time
• Adoption
• Car Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Premises Liability
• No-Fault Arbitration
• Insurance Litigation

APPELLATE CASES

• In Re: Estate of Ross, A07-1249, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2008 Minn. App. LEXIS 616.
• Robb v. Funorama, Inc., A04-1711, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2005 Minn. App. LEXIS 628.

ADMISSIONS

• Admitted to the Minnesota State Bar, October 2004.
• Admitted to the United States District Court, District of Minnesota, April 2008.

EDUCATION

• University of Minnesota Law School, Juris Doctor, cum laude May 2004
• University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, June 1997

MEMBERSHIPS

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
• Leadership Elk River – Elk River Chamber of Commerce
• President – Ponds of Ramsey Townhouse Association
• United States Chess Federation
• Twin Cities Bicycling Club