Smith, Paulson, O’Donnell & Erickson, PLC

Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell & Erickson, PLC is a Monticello, Minnesota law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout Wright, Sherburne, and surrounding counties. The firm provides legal services in family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, employment disputes, real estate, wills and probate, estate planning, and business matters. Since opening in 1968, the practice has combined broad legal capabilities with a team-based approach designed to address both planned legal needs and unexpected disputes.

Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell & Erickson, PLC represents individuals in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, employment disputes, criminal charges, and civil conflicts. Its criminal defense work includes DWI, drug offenses, theft, assault, and other misdemeanor and felony matters. The firm also assists clients with residential real estate transactions and disputes, landlord-tenant concerns, and estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell & Erickson, PLC also advises businesses on formation, commercial transactions, contracts, employment agreements, litigation, and dispute resolution. The firm helps business owners structure relationships, review agreements, address operational conflicts, and consider negotiation or alternative dispute resolution when appropriate. Its attorneys also assist families with probate and estate administration, including court filings, creditor issues, estate property, beneficiary concerns, and disputes that may arise during the administration process.

Smith, Paulson, O'Donnell & Erickson, PLC has served the Monticello and west-metro communities for more than five decades and reports more than 100 years of combined attorney experience. The firm emphasizes personalized service, practical problem-solving, community involvement, and clear communication throughout each matter. By combining business, estate, family, criminal, real estate, and litigation services, the practice helps Minnesota clients plan ahead, protect important interests, and respond to legal challenges with coordinated guidance.