Terrence has been in the practice of law since 1977. During that time his common thread of practice has been estate planning. Additionally, he is experienced in probate law, elder law, medical assistance, municipal law, boundary adjustment law, and mediation.

A life-long resident of Minnesota, growing up in the southwestern part of the state and attending both college and Law School in Minneapolis, Terrence is active in local events from the Chambers of Commerce, Rotary and his Church...

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About Terrence A. Merritt

Practice Areas

Estate planning
Elder Law
Probate
Municipal Law

Litigation

Current Employment Position(s)

Shareholder

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 1977
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1980
U.S. Supreme Court, 1981

Specialties and Certifications

Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

Other Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association, 1977 - Present (Member)
Dakota County Bar Association (Member)
First Judicial District Bar Association (Member)
Apple Valley Rotary Club (Past President)
Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court (Charter Member and Master of the Bench)
Church of St. John Neumann, 1999 - 2000 (Parish Council Chair)
Minnesota Municipal Board, 1979 - 1995 (Executive Director)
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce (Past Board Member)

Education

University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1977
J.D.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1974
B.S.
Major: Communication Disorders

Classes and Seminars

Pro Se Attorneys & the Government Lawyer, MATIT, 2007
Estate Planning, Augustana Center, 2008
Presenter, annual Township Legal Seminar, the annual Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association Conference, as well as numerous churches, senior care centers, and civic groups on topics related to estate planning, medical assistance and elder law

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Included on the 2021 Minnesota list

Past Lists

2020 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list
2019 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list
2018 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list
2017 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list
2016 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list
2015 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list
2014 MinnesotaSuper Lawyers list

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Honors

Super Lawyers, 2014 - 2016

Representative Clients

Plans or revises over 200 estate plans each year
Handles approximately 20 probate cases each year

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14985 Glazier AveSuite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124

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952-953-8824 (Direct Dial)

Fax

952-432-3780

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Accepts Credit Cards

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm

Websites

https://www.dmshb.com

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14985 Glazier AveSuite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124