Patricia Stotzheim - Woodbury, MN
Attorney at Messick Law, PLLC
Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyers in Woodbury, MN
724 Bielenberg Drive #18 Woodbury, MN 55125
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20
Years
Experience
Woodbury Trust and Estate Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
Attorney Information
Overview
As a senior attorney at Messick Law, PLLC, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Patricia Jean Stotzheim offers legal advice to individuals and families in matters involving trusts, estates and dispute resolution. Her practice areas include trust and estate litigation, probate and trust administration, alternative dispute resolution and wills. She works closely with clients to handle complicated legal and family dynamics, offering practical guidance tailored to their long-term goals.
Ms. Stotzheim represents beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other interested parties in contested trust and probate cases. She also helps clients with the orderly administration of estates and trusts, helping them understand their responsibilities and comply with the law. Additionally, she serves as a mediator, facilitating productive discussions and negotiated resolutions in estate-related conflicts. Her approach emphasizes clarity, preparation and thoughtful advocacy, whether in litigation or collaborative settings.
Ms. Stotzheim completed her undergraduate studies at Hamline University School of Liberal Arts. After an impressive career coaching collegiate gymnastics, she then went on to attend the Hamline University School of Law, where she developed her legal principles and earned her Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude in 2006, an achievement that reflects her commitment to the study of law. She studied dispute resolution at Hamline’s Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) and attended DRI courses offered in France, Budapest, and Israel.
An active member in the legal community, Ms. Stotzheim holds several leadership roles within professional organizations. She serves as a council member of the Minnesota State Bar Association for the Probate and Trust section, is a member of the section’s legislative committee, and was previously co-chair of the section’s Continuing Legal Education Committee. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Minnesota Women Lawyers. She formerly served as Continuing Legal Education co-chair for the Ramsey County Bar Association. As a proud Hamline Piper, she also frequently provides her time and energy to Hamline gymnastics and the athletic department.
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2026Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota
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Non Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Liberal Arts
M.A.
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Hamline University School of Liberal Arts
Past Positions
- Stotzheim Law Office & Mediation, LLC, 2010 - 2024
- Roberts & Stotzheim Law Office, 2009 - 2010
- Honorable Mary Yunker, Sherburne County District Court Judge – Judicial Law Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- Minnesota Women Lawyers Mentor, 2014 - Present
- Hamline University School of Law
- Mitchell Hamline Moot Court Competition
- High School Mock Trial
- Hamline University Gymnastics Alumni Group
- Girls Softball Coach 2023
- Board Member of former Melpomene Institute
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) (Council Member)
- MSBA Co-chair Continuing Legal Education committee
- MSBA Legislative Committee member, 2023 - Present
- Ramsey County Bar Association, 2020 - 2023 (Continuing Legal Education Co-chair)
- Minnesota Women Lawyers, 2010 - Present
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Contact
724 Bielenberg Drive
#18
Woodbury, MN 55125
Phone: 651-505-2655
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.messicklaw.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, (By Appointment Only – No Mail or Delivery)
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