Johnson/Turner Legal

Key principles include:

• Empathy first – recognizing that clients usually come to the firm during times of stress, loss, or major life transitions.
• Transparency in pricing – replacing hourly billing with clear, fixed-fee legal packages.
• Client-centered service – focusing on what matters most to each client: their family, future, and financial security.
• Innovation and teamwork – using technology, document automation, and a team-based approach to provide efficient, high-quality representation.

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Brief Firm History

• 2003 – Chris Johnson starts the firm.
• 2004 – The firm hires its first employee, paralegal Karla Lein (who continues with the firm).
• 2006 – Johnson/Turner becomes a paperless law firm, an uncommon step at the time, to better serve clients.
• 2011 – The firm is renamed Johnson and Turner, Attorneys at Law and Mediation Center, P.A.
• 2014 – The name is streamlined to Johnson/Turner Legal.
• 2015 – The firm builds a custom document automation system on the HotDocs platform to streamline drafting of court pleadings.
• 2016 – Family law services move entirely to fixed pricing rather than hourly billing.
• 2018 – The firm adopts a team approach to all family law matters and launches two signature offerings:
• FairWell Mediation – a branded mediation service that includes full court pleadings.
• DIYvorce – a trademarked, do-it-yourself divorce option built on the firm's document automation system.
• 2020 – The firm transitions to true remote work during the pandemic.
• 2022 – Johnson/Turner chooses to remain mostly remote to control costs for clients and provide flexibility for team members.
• 2023 – The firm celebrates 20 years of serving Minnesota clients.

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Team-Based, "Friends-in-Law" Culture

Johnson/Turner Legal emphasizes a collaborative, supportive culture described internally as being "Friends-in-Law". This includes:

• Treating clients and colleagues with the care and respect they would want for their own friends.
• Being reliably timely and responsive ("we answer the call").
• Committing fully to problem-solving and "doing what it takes" to find solutions.
• Maintaining optimism and a positive, forward-looking mindset.
• Encouraging bold innovation, trying new ideas, and learning from experience.

The firm uses a team approach so that clients benefit from the collective knowledge of attorneys, paralegals, intake specialists, and support staff rather than relying on a single individual.

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Fixed-Fee, Packaged Legal Services

A major way Johnson/Turner Legal differentiates itself is through fixed-fee, packaged legal solutions instead of traditional hourly billing. This structure is intended to:

• Eliminate uncertainty around legal costs.
• Allow clients to communicate openly with their team without fear of being charged for every interaction.
• Help clients choose tailored packages that fit their specific legal needs and goals.

The firm also offers reasonable payment plans in many situations, helping make legal services more accessible.

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Recognition and Awards

Johnson/Turner Legal has been recognized for its work and innovation, including:

• Best Law Firms Award (2021–2025) – eligibility requires at least one lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers in a qualifying practice area and geographic jurisdiction.
• Various other awards over the years, reflecting the firm's continued success and proven effectiveness.

These honors support the firm's goal of being a trusted provider of law for families, starting in Minnesota and expanding its approach more broadly over time.

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Additional Client Support: Life Coaching

In addition to traditional legal services, Johnson/Turner Legal offers life coaching to its divorce clients at no additional charge during the course of the divorce. Head of Coaching Matt Tuttle helps clients:

• Navigate emotional and practical challenges during major life changes.
• Build on their strengths and abilities.
• Plan for life after their legal case.

This added support is part of the firm's commitment to addressing both the legal and human sides of each client's situation.

Its core practice areas are:

• Family law and divorce
• Estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Criminal defense

All services are delivered using fixed-fee, packaged solutions instead of traditional hourly billing.

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Family Law and Divorce Services

Johnson/Turner Legal handles a wide range of family law matters, including divorce and related issues. The firm emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and strategic advocacy.

Key options for family law matters include:

• Legal Representation (full-service)

A dedicated legal team provides comprehensive representation in contested or complex matters. This option is ideal for clients who:

• Feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the legal process
• Want a strong advocate to protect their rights and interests
• Need a clear strategy and expert guidance toward the best possible outcome

• FairWell Mediation

A structured, cooperative mediation process that helps parties resolve family law issues without going to court. It is designed for clients who:

• Want to resolve divorce or family disputes amicably and without litigation
• Prefer to control the timeline and avoid unnecessary court delays
• Need legally sound, customized agreements for their family

• DIYvorce (Do-It-Yourself Divorce Package)

A guided, document-focused option for low-conflict, uncontested divorces. It is intended for clients who:

• Have mutual agreements and a low-conflict situation
• Want to handle much of the process themselves
• Prefer a more cost-conscious, step-by-step approach while still using professionally prepared documents

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Estate Planning Services

Johnson/Turner Legal helps clients protect their assets, plan for incapacity and death, and provide for loved ones.

Primary estate planning solutions include:

• Trust-Based Estate Plans

A comprehensive, flexible structure that can:

• Help avoid probate
• Provide privacy and more control over when and how assets are distributed
• Address complex assets or special family considerations

• Will-Based Estate Plans

A straightforward option that:

• Sets out how assets should be distributed
• Allows clients to name guardians for minor children
• Provides a clear, legally binding plan for loved ones

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Probate and Estate Administration

Johnson/Turner Legal assists personal representatives and beneficiaries through the estate administration process, whether or not court involvement is required.

Services include:

• Estate Administration Without Court

Guidance for estates that do not require formal probate, helping clients:

• Close accounts and settle debts
• Distribute assets correctly
• Ensure important steps are not overlooked

• Probate Court Representation

Support when court-supervised probate is needed, such as when:

• The estate includes significant assets (for example, real estate)
• There are disputes or legal complexities among beneficiaries
• Court oversight is required to validate the will and administer the estate

• Beneficiary Representation

Representation for beneficiaries who are not serving as the personal representative but want an attorney to:

• Monitor how the estate is being handled
• Protect their rights and interests
• Provide legal advice without taking on full estate administration duties

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Criminal Defense

In addition to family-focused services, Johnson/Turner Legal also provides criminal defense representation in Minnesota. The firm applies the same team-based, client-centered approach to help individuals facing criminal charges understand their options and protect their rights.

(For details about the types of criminal matters handled at any given time, clients should contact the firm directly.)

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Packaged, Fixed-Fee Legal Solutions

Instead of hourly billing and large retainers, Johnson/Turner Legal offers transparent, fixed-fee packages that can be customized to a client's goals and needs. Across practice areas, this approach is designed to provide:

• Clear, up-front pricing with no hourly surprises
• Tailored legal packages so clients pay for the services they actually need
• Open communication with the legal team, without worrying about being billed for every call or question

Clients can discuss which package or combination of services best fits their situation during an initial guidance call or consultation.

Twin Cities Metro and Surrounding Areas

• Bloomington

8400 Normandale Lake Blvd., Suite #920 Bloomington, MN 55437

• Burnsville

1509 Southcross Dr W, Suite 204 Burnsville, MN 55306

• Eagan

860 Blue Gentian Road, Suite #200 Eagan, MN 55121

• Eden Prairie

6385 Old Shady Oak Rd., Suite #250 Eden Prairie, MN 55344

• Forest Lake

56 E. Broadway Ave, Suite #102 Forest Lake, MN 55025

• Lake Elmo

12425 55th Street N. Lake Elmo, MN 55042

• Maple Grove

11670 Fountains Drive, Suite #200 Maple Grove, MN 55369

• Minneapolis

100 S 5th St., Suite #1900 Minneapolis, MN 55402

• Roseville

2355 Highway 36 West, Suite #400 Roseville, MN 55113

• St. Paul

445 Minnesota Street, Suite #1500 St. Paul, MN 55101

• Wayzata

1155 East Wayzata Blvd, Suite #10 Wayzata, MN 55391

• Woodbury

7377 Currell Blvd., Suite #101 Woodbury, MN 55125

Greater Minnesota Locations

• Duluth

230 West Superior Street, Suite #400 Duluth, MN 55802

• Rochester

2048 Superior Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901

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Service Area

Johnson/Turner Legal assists clients:

• In the Twin Cities metro area (including multiple suburban locations listed above)
• In Duluth and Rochester
• And throughout the state of Minnesota

Many services can also be provided remotely, which helps the firm serve clients across the state.

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Contact Details

• Main phone (Guidance Call / Initial Contact): (320) 299-4249

Clients can call this number or use the firm's website to request an initial consultation or Guidance Call.

• Client Portal:

Existing clients have access to a secure online Client Portal for communication and case-related information.

For maps, driving directions, and any updates to locations or office hours, clients should refer to the location and contact information on the Johnson/Turner Legal website.

Lists Suitland, Lawton, Mission, Bloomington, Burnsville, Duluth, Eagan, and Eden Prairie as a location. Names Minnesota and Duluth as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.