Paul A. Melchert, Of Counsel

Leadership

"I want our law firm to be respected for our abilities and our attorneys to be respected for their humanity. I believe we have a tradition of excellence that is professional, knowledgeable and honest. I want to be able to look you in the eye and know I did right by you."

Growing up as a pastor's son, Paul Melchert's values have always guided his interactions with others and set a tone of integrity for Melchert Hubert Sjodin. As one of the senior partners who has led the firm since 1959, Paul has sought talented and well-rounded attorneys who do the best possible job for their clients, their families and their community.

"We believe we have a tradition of visibility in our community and that we are thought of as good people as well as good attorneys," he says.

Now practicing in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, Paul uses his problem-solving skills and community focus to build upon a third generation of clients at the law firm. Two of his three sons – all attorneys – also work as attorneys at the law firm.

A retired Colonel in the Army Reserve and Minnesota Army National Guard and a family man (he has five children and 10 grandchildren), Paul is dedicated to his church and the community in which he lives. He has modeled a culture of structured professionalism, competence and fairness at the growing law firm, which is the largest in the western metro area. With its roots in the agricultural community, Melchert Hubert Sjodin has expanded its legal practice in the area of real estate, probate and trust administration, business law, municipal law, estate planning, employment law and personal injury.