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Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A. Pro

4.6
55 reviews

11070 - 183rd Circle NW, Suite A, Elk River, MN 55330, U.S.A.

Personal Injury, Litigation, Business Purchase, Sale and Merger and 33 more

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About Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A.

You relax... let us be responsible. 25 years of combined experience.

Welcome to Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A., serving the needs of clients throughout the Northwestern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Attorneys Jim Hess, Katie Jendro, Brian Aho, Caitlin O'Rourke and Charles Naughton have years of experience counseling and representing a wide range of clients.

The attorneys and staff of Hess & Jendro Law Office take pride in offering responsive service and cost-effective solutions. Our attorneys provide legal services in the areas of business law, real estate, construction, civil litigation, family law, and personal injury.

Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A. strives to fulfill the legal needs of small businesses and individuals. Our attorneys provide knowledgeable, experienced representation while ensuring that clients receive the individual access and personal relationships they deserve. We communicate regularly with our clients to keep them informed of changes or progress in their cases. We take a team approach to every case and work with our clients to find the most cost-effective solution to their legal problem, whatever it may be.

We're not just lawyers, we're real people. You'll know us by our first names. We hope not only to represent you in times of need, but also to work with you to build lasting relationships of mutual confidence and trust. We take great pride in living up to our core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and responsiveness.

Our practice provides best-in-class legal services to both businesses and individuals in the areas of:

Business and Corporate Law

Litigation for Businesses and Individuals

Real Estate and Construction

Family Law

Personal Injury

Collections.

 

Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A. (Elk River, Minnesota)
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Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A. got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
February 25, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Ms. O’Rourke walked me through the process from start to finish and explained things in a way I could understand. She made sure everything got taken care of. It went so smoothly and I can’t thank her and her great team enough!

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
September 28, 2017
Hired Law Firm

Katie Jendro and her team are amazing to work with. I first used Mrs. Jendro for my divorce. Then I used Katie for preparing a Will and other legal documents for my father whose health quickly was deteriorating and we needed fast action to get all his affairs lined up prior to his passing. The third time I used Mrs. Jendro for is a custody issue with my ex-husband. This was an issue that lasted months with child inclusive mediation and court. She fought for me and my kids wishes.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 25, 2014
Hired Attorney Katie Jendro

Katie was truly the person who was able to get me through my divorce. She listened to wishes and concerns and adviced what was the best action to take. She also at times had to be the voice of reason because I was so emotionally broken, but I trusted Katie to help me through this time in my life. She is hard working, personable and I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce. She is way more than a lawyer, she is a friend to guide you through the process.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 11, 2012
Hired Attorney Katie Jendro

Katie was faster and more focused on my case than the previous two lawyers I had retained put together during a protracted on-again, off-again divorce with contested custody. I sincerely wish that I had hired her much sooner.

Divorce
Posted by Marc
July 07, 2025
Hired Attorney Katie Jendro

Katie was absolutely amazing to work with during my divorce. She kept me grounded through a really tough time and always made sure I stayed focused on what mattered most. Katie pushed for a fair resolution every step of the way and never lost sight of what was best for me. I’m so grateful for her support, honesty, and calm presence throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!

 
General Practice
Posted by Kelly
May 17, 2024
Hired Attorney James Hess

We had a great experience and would highly recommend Jim Hess and his staff. He made sure we understood everything and that we were at ease with our decisions. He made sure all our questions were answered. Jim and his staff were very welcoming and helpful.

Estate Planning
Posted by Sharon
April 06, 2024
Hired Attorney James Hess

James Hess was compassionate, easy to work with and made sure he explained everything so that I understood everything involved in the estate planning ahead of me. All the staff were very attentive and responsive.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2021
Hired Attorney Caitlin O'Rourke

She helped me every step of the way. I appreciated her . Awesome work, planning on using her for most all of my legal needs.

Contracts
Posted by anonymous
April 18, 2020
Hired Attorney James Hess

I highly recommend Hess & Jendro Law Office, especially Attorney Jim Hess. He was responsive, transparent, detailed and persistent. He was flexible with his availability during this unsettling time with COVID19. It was my first legal experience and he was understanding. He ensured I new my options while also giving his recommendation.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2019
Hired Attorney James Hess

Jim was highly recommend to my family. He was thorough along with his various staff members that were dealing with my case. Everything was done in a timely easily understood fashion. It took the burden level off our shoulders, since we are not property lawyers.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 4
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Slip & Fall Accidents
  • Litigation
  • Business Law 3
    • Business Purchase, Sale and Merger
    • Business Formation and Continuation
    • Business & Corporate Practice and Litigation
  • Securities 1
    • Shareholder and Member Control Agreements
  • Contracts 1
    • Contract Writing and Review
  • Construction Law 1
    • Real Estate & Construction Law and Litigation
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Residential and Commercial Leases
  • Real Estate 2
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Easements, Rights of Way
  • Insurance 1
    • Title Insurance Issues
  • Family Law 5
    • Dissolution of Marriage
    • Child Custody
    • Parenting Time
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
  • Animal Law 1
    • Animal Bites
  • Premises Liability
  • Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13
  • Other 8
    • Vendor Agreements
    • Employment Agreements
    • Independent Contractor Agreements
    • Employment Issues
    • Closings
    • Division of Assets
    • Post-Decree Modification or Disputes
    • Defective Products

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    Free initial consultation

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1998

  • Additional Links

    http://www.hesslawoffice.net

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The Pines Town Office Park11070 - 183rd Circle NW, Suite AElk River, MN 55330U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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