Jennifer Mortel - Oakdale, MN
Attorney at Mortel Law, PLLC
Estate Planning Lawyers in Oakdale, MN
7845 3rd Street North Suite 110 Oakdale, MN 55128
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Oakdale Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Probate and Trust Administration
Attorney Information
Overview
Jennifer Mortel focuses her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration. Jennifer endeavors to partner with families to secure their future goals through wills, trusts and other appropriate estate planning. She is a compassionate counselor who helps grieving family members find their way through the probate and trust administration process after the death of a loved one. Jennifer also has extensive experience negotiating top-dollar settlements, as well as handling cases through litigation.
Jennifer was a partner at the law firm of Bowden Cyr Mortel, PLLC from 2009-2013 prior to founding Mortel Law, PLLC and represented clients in the area of estate planning. Jennifer also previously served as Assistant Vice-President and head of the Personal Trust Division at Union Bank & Trust where she was responsible for the administration of all personal trusts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, testamentary trusts and charitable trusts, as well as probate estates. She is a 2002 honors graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Jennifer also served as an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and has been an Adjunct Representation Professor at William Mitchell College of Law.
Jennifer was named a Super Lawyer in 2023, 2022 and 2021, which is an honor received by no more than 5% of the lawyers in Minnesota each year. She was also named a Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers in 2017, 2013, and 2012. (Only 2.5% of all attorneys practicing less than 10 years or under the age of 40 years receive the Rising Star honor)
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2021 - 2023
- Named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2012 - 2013, 2017
- Inclusion in the annual list of Top Women Lawyers in Minnesota, Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, 2018, 2021, 2022
Other Sources of Feedback About Jennifer Mortel
Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2002
Doctorate of Jurisprudence
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Founder’s Scholarship
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: CALI Award of Excellence in Property I
Honors: CALI Award of Excellence in Real Estate Seminar
Honors: Burton Brief Award Nominee
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William Mitchell College of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire,
Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, 1999
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Academic Distinction Award
Honors: Phi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Vice-President
Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Honors: Finalist for the Karl Anderson Scholarship Award
Honors: UW-Eau Claire Student Leadership Award Nominee
Honors: Pre-Law Club, Treasurer
Major: Political Science
Minor: Legal Studies Track
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire,
Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Union Bank & Trust, Minneapolis, MN, Asst Vice-President, 2013 - 2014
- Bowden Cyr Mortel, PLLC, St. Paul, MN, Partner, 2009 - 2013
- Mortel Law Firm, PLLC, Woodbury, MN, 2008 - 2009
- Crabtree Law Firm, P.A., Stillwater, MN, Attorney, 2000 - 2008
- Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., Minneapolis, MN, Summer Associate, - 2001
Classes and Seminars
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Presenter for National Business Institute CLE: The Probate Process from Start to Finish – Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court (2017)
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Presenter for Washington County Law Library Seminars: Estate Planning, Wills and Power of Attorney (January 2012 and June 2012)
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Presenter for National Business Institute CLE: Estate Administration – Being Thorough To Close The Estate Without A Hitch And Common Issues To Be Prepared For In Probate Litigation (2011)
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Seminar: Plan For The Future. How An Estate Plan Helps Put You In Control (2010)
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Seminar: No-Fault – Handling Insurance “Investigations” (2010)
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Guest Lecturer for the Minnesota Association for Justice CLE: Arbitration Procedure Issues & Strategies (2008)
- Adjunct Representation Professor at William Mitchell College of Law (2012-2013)
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2002
- Wisconsin, 2003
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Wisconsin State Bar Association
Contact
7845 3rd Street North
Suite 110
Oakdale, MN 55128
Phone: 651-968-0815
Fax: 651-288-2843
Email: Send a message
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