Jonathan’s first position post-law school was with Referee Baker in Olmsted County. Referee Baker’s caseload primarily focused on issues related to family law and landlord-tenant law. His duties and responsibilities included: drafting orders, researching statutes and case law, drafting internal memorandums, and attending court hearings. As a newly minted associate, Jonathan believes in a thoughtful, informative, and collaborative approach where the parties ultimately decide the issues between themselves with limited court involvement. He also understands some issues are beyond agreement and will adjust his theory of a client’s case accordingly.

Areas of Practice

Divorce, Custody, Post-Decree Issues, Child Support

Professional & Community Activities

Jonathan is a member of the Minnesota State Bar association and the Ramsey County Bar Association. As a new associate, Jonathan looks forward to helping clients in need and fostering a relationship that promotes confidence and empathy. During law school, Jonathan became very involved in the City of St. Paul Youth Sports programs. He is eager to continue helping children in St. Paul play the sports that he loved so much as a child

Education

Jonathan earned his B.A. in political science with minors in journalism and history from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2017. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2020 where he was recognized in 2018 by the Minnesota Justice Foundation for his public service. In law school, he became very passionate about working with self-represented litigants in Hennepin County family court and assisting them with all their concerns.

Personal

Jonathan resides in St. Paul with his wife, daughter and dog. He and his wife have a goal of seeing all of Minnesota’s state parks and completing the corresponding hike at each one of them. Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and spending as much time outdoors as Minnesota weather will allow.