Edward J. Hitchcock

Edward J. Hitchcock is a Minnesota estate planning, business, entertainment, and sports lawyer who has served as Hitchcock Law Firm, PLLC’s chief executive officer since 1990. He has more than 33 years of experience advising individuals, families, businesses, executives, coaches, broadcasters, and professional athletes. He develops practical strategies for complex planning matters, commercial transactions, and sophisticated contract negotiations. His approach emphasizes detailed preparation, clear explanations, and personalized legal guidance. He tailors each recommendation to the client’s priorities.

Edward earned a B.A., cum laude, in Business Administration from Hamline University and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. He completed intermediate and advanced estate planning courses through Northwestern University School of Law and Cannon Financial Institute. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota. He maintains active membership in the Minnesota State Bar Association and Ramsey County Bar Association. He also serves as a Canadian Football League Players Association contract advisor.

Edward includes wills, revocable trusts, marital trusts, support trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives in his estate planning practice. He has advised thousands of clients regarding general estate planning and estate tax planning. His business practice covers corporate counseling, contract negotiations, asset purchases and sales, succession planning, and related estate and tax concerns. He serves as corporate counsel for several small and medium-sized businesses. He helps owners coordinate business objectives with personal wealth transfer plans.

Edward J. Hitchcock has represented professional athletes, coaches, executives, broadcasters, NASCAR drivers, fighters, wrestlers, and football and baseball players. He has negotiated NFL, NHL, endorsement, ownership, and other professional sports agreements. He has written and lectured about estate planning and sports law topics. His recognition includes an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2008. He has served on the boards of the Twin Cities Lyme Foundation and Friends of St. Paul College. He supports local organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Hitchcock Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Ramsey County Bar Association
• Contract Advisor, Canadian Football League Players Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamline University
  BA in Business Administration with Cum Laude

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