New Hope Lawyers

My practice is focused on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy case for individuals and small business in Minnesota. I have over 20 years of experience representing my clients in a personal and professional manner.

Frederick A. Bechtold has been an attorney for over thirty years, becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1990, the Minnesota Bar in 1999, the Wisconsin Bar in 2012, and the bar the United States Supreme Court in 2019. Currently, Fred practices exclusively criminal appeal law in the State of Wisconsin.

Nathan P. Fuglestad is a graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, and started practicing law in North Branch, Minnesota in 1992. He has over 25 years of expierience and uses that experience to help you down a path to the results you need. Schedule your free phone consultation today.

Matthew Schaap is a shareholder at Dougherty Molenda and serves on the firm's board of directors. He focuses on personal and business litigation, offering clients seasoned guidance in and out of the courtroom. Starting his career as a Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Elizabeth Hayden in Minnesota, Matthew supported judicial decision-making with crucial research and writing. He gained valuable experience assisting in jury trials across criminal and civil contexts, observing winning trial techniques firsthand. Joining Dougherty Molenda in 2004 post-clerkship, Matthew dedicated his practice to litigation and trial advocacy. He aims to be a zealous advocate, ensuring thorough research on all pertinent...

Jason Kohlmeyer has spent the past 20+ years guiding families through some of life’s most difficult moments—divorce, custody battles, and high-conflict parenting disputes. Since moving to Southern Minnesota in 2000 to trade Fargo’s frozen tundra for warmer ground, Jason has become a trusted advocate for clients facing complex and emotionally charged family law issues. A veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, Jason served in both military intelligence and as an infantryman. That discipline, focus, and strategic mindset now serve him well in the courtroom. Jason focuses exclusively on family law, with a niche in high-conflict divorce and custody cases—especially those involving significant...