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Welcome to Klemp & Stanton | Mendota Heights, MN
When something important is at stake — your business, your family, your land, your estate, your future — you need attorneys who do more than just handle the paperwork. You need attorneys who take the time to make sure you actually understand what’s happening, what your options are, and why the work matters. That’s how we’ve practiced law for more than 34 years — and it’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every matter we take on.
Klemp & Stanton, PLLP is a Mendota Heights law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. We handle business and commercial transactions, shareholder matters, estate planning, probate, divorce and family law, employment law, and real estate law — and we bring the same straightforward, client-first approach in everything we do.
What Makes Us Different
A lot of law firms say they care about their clients. Here’s what that actually looks like at Klemp & Stanton:
- We explain our work. We don’t just do the job and send you a bill. We walk you through what we’re doing and why we are doing it a certain way, so you understand the process and feel confident in the outcome.
- We’re accessible. You can reach us when you have questions. We don’t disappear after the initial meeting. Business and personal matters are as important to us as they are to you. We recognize the need to get in the game on the front end, rather that chasing the problem down from behind.
- We’ll come to you. For many clients, we’ll meet at your home, your business, or your financial advisor’s office.
- We’re upfront about costs. We tell you a likely and realistic range of what the work will cost before we do it. No surprises.
- We move quickly. We get the work done in a reasonable amount of time. Your business contract shouldn’t sit in a to-do stack for weeks.
These aren’t statements we make lightly. They’re simply how we work.
What We Do
We handle the legal matters that affect your business, your family, and your future — including business and commercial transactions, estate planning, probate, divorce and family law, employment law, and real estate law.
Our clients range from business owners closing a complex acquisition to young families drafting their first will to individuals navigating a difficult divorce. What they all have in common is that they came to us with something important on the line — and needed attorneys who would take it seriously.
Who We Work With
We represent individuals, families, and businesses across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. Our clients tend to share a few things in common: they want to understand what they’re paying for, they value responsiveness, and they’re looking for attorneys they can trust over the long term — not just for one transaction. How do we deliver that experience? We build relationships.
When you work with us, you’ll always know where things stand, what the work will cost, and what we honestly think your best path forward is. That’s the experience every client who walks through our door deserves — and it’s what we deliver.
Our initial consultation is free and comes with no obligation. Contact us to schedule a time that works for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Klemp & Stanton
What areas of law does Klemp & Stanton handle?
We handle business and commercial transactions, estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives), probate, divorce and family law, employment law, and real estate law. We represent individuals, families, and business clients throughout the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
Where is Klemp & Stanton located?
Our office is in Mendota Heights, Minnesota — centrally located in the south metro with easy access from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Bloomington, Edina, Woodbury, and surrounding communities. We also regularly meet clients at their homes, businesses, or their financial advisor’s office.
How long has Klemp & Stanton been in practice?
The firm has been practicing law for more than 35 years, serving clients across the Twin Cities metro area and Greater Minnesota. We have clients from all four corners of the state and beyond.
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. Our initial consultation is free with no obligation. We want you to have a chance to describe your situation and understand your options before committing to anything.
How do most clients find Klemp & Stanton?
The best way to find a good attorney is to ask someone who’s worked with one. Many of our clients come through referrals — from past clients, financial advisors, mortgage lenders, accountants, and other professionals in our network who know how we work and trust us to take care of the people they send our way.
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