Russell R. Cherne

Russell R. Cherne is a partner at PCG Law in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. He represents clients in estate planning, probate, family law, criminal defense, business matters, employment issues, and personal injury cases. His estate planning work includes wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, powers of attorney, and probate matters. Clients rely on his guidance when legal issues affect their families, property, businesses, and long-term planning needs.

Cherne earned his J.D. with high distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2000. He also received a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, Morris, in 1997. His education provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, negotiation, and practical problem solving. This training supports his work in estate planning, probate, family disputes, criminal defense, and business-related matters.

Cherne practices in matters involving divorce, paternity, custody, child support, adoption, criminal defense, business litigation, elder law, estate planning, employment law, and personal injury. His experience also includes representative appellate matters before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Through these matters, he helps clients evaluate risks, prepare for disputes, protect important rights, and make informed decisions during stressful legal situations.

Russell R. Cherne is admitted to practice in Minnesota and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. He has been named to Super Lawyers from 2020 through 2024 and is involved with the Minnesota State Bar Association, the John E. Simonett American Inn of Court, and the Stearns/Benton Bar Association. By combining broad litigation and planning experience with local knowledge, he helps clients pursue practical legal solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, PCG Law
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, John E. Simonett American Inn of Court
• Member, Central Minnesota
• Member, Stearns/Benton Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Honors: With High Distinction
• University of Minnesota
  BS in Major: Political Science

Awards & Badges