D. Patrick McCullough

Pat McCullough is a nationally recognized trial attorney, concentrating his expertise in the areas of personal injury and family law. He founded the law firm in 1971 after being admitted to the state and federal courts of Minnesota. Pat has attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of A/V (very high to preeminent), which ranks attorneys based on experience, ability, and ethics.

Pat is a member of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Business Monthly, and Minnesota Law and Politics, every year since the honor began. The same magazines have listed him as one of the top 100 lawyers in Minnesota and as one of the top 40 family law lawyers in Minnesota. Since the inception of the Minnesota Supreme Court’s Continuing Legal Education Program, Pat has helped formulate the program and teach district court judges, referees, and magistrates. He is a frequent lecturer to other attorneys and is a contributing author to numerous legal publications. Pat is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist for Minnesota and on a National Level. Fewer than 3% of Minnesota lawyers attain this credential, and on the national level, the percentage of lawyers with this honor is even smaller.

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Minnesota

Since 1971

Diplomat

American College of Family Trial Lawyers

Current

Member

American Bar Association

Current

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Current

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Current

Member

Minnesota Association of Mediators

Current

Member & Faculty

Judicial College Family Law Curriculum

Current

Member

Minnesota Association for Justice and American Association for Justice

Current

Board of Directors

Ramsey County Placement

Current

Arbitrator

American Abitration Assocation

Current

Ethics Committee

Ramsey County Bar Association

1988 - 1997

President

American Academy of Matrimonial Laywers

1990 - 1991

Chair of Family Law Section

Ramsey County Bar Association

1989 - 1989

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (1971)

1971

Bemidji State University

B.S. (1967) | Psychology & Sociology

1967

Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

Minnesota State Bar # 069978

Member

Current

Child Support

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

January 27, 2004

Marital and Nonmarital Assets: The Law in Minnesota

Minn. Family Law Journal, Vol. 4, No. 9, July/August, 1989

1989

Rule 114 Qualified Mediator

MN Alternative Dispute Resolution

Q. I have a daughter who is 19 yrs old and hast not graduated. the mother requested the court for another yr of support

4 April 2019

A: It depends upon what your Judgment and Decree states relative to this issue.

Q. How can I get my support lowered as my income has decreased singnificantly.?

31 December 2018

A: A substantial change in financial circumstances can be a basis to change a child support obligation. I would need to know much more to give you a complete answer. You would need to bring a motion in order to lower support(unless your X agreed). You should talk with an atty to help you.

Q. I am a Grandparent to 4 granddaughters that are in harms way with their parents. I want to file for emergency custody.

31 December 2018

A: I would suggest you hire a family law attorney to help you.

Q. I left my husband we are not legally separated but he demands to see kids every other wknd do i have to send them

19 December 2018

A: If there is no court Order, and he is the father of the children, each of you have the right to have the children and equally each of you can "take" the children anytime each of you wants, until there is a court Order designating what days each of you have. Is he harmful to the children or is there some other reason you do not wish for him to have the children?

Q. Can I remove/rescind my divorce petition at any time? Can the judge deny me that? Can I do it at the start of trial?

17 December 2018

A: The Judge cannot deny you the right to withdraw your Petition; however, I am guessing your spouse served and filed a Counter-Petition and if so she can proceed on her Counter-Petition over your objection.

Q. Can I sue I bit into a bone from a nugget from McDonald's it broke my tooth

26 November 2018

A: Yes, and perhaps you will not have to sue and just settle out of court. Of course McDonalds may contest what happened and if so it is your burden to prove that is how you broke your tooth. You should consult an atty to help you.

Q. Advised I needed probono personal injury lawyer for severe emotional abuse, how do I find

16 November 2018

A: You should consult with another attorney who is experienced in Personal Injury cases and he/she could then give you the correct advice as to how to proceed. Most, if not all, attorneys in these type of cases will consult with you free of charge.

Q. I was doing a sightseeing tour of St. Paul with my friends in St. Paul when the limo driver failed to break at a

13 November 2018

A: It could be both. Even if the brakes were bad, the driver must have known that before he took you on as a passenger. You should contact an attorney who has experience in this area of the law for help. Generally there is no cost for a conference and generally most attorneys work on a percentage basis in these type of cases.

Q. Will the father of my child get his modification of parenting time accepted?

1 August 2018

A: There are so many other facts an attorney would need to know. I suggest you contact an attorney versed in Family Law to help you.