Hanft Fride Law Firm

03/25/2026

Proud of our work with and our employees contributions to local organizations like the United Way!

03/19/2026

Hanft Fride Law Firm is HIRING! We are looking for a legal assistant for our Downtown Duluth Office. If you know anyone interested please point them to our career page at

We take pride in providing an environment for attorneys to build long, successful law careers. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or fresh out of law school, you’ll fit right in at Hanft Fride. Browse our current job openings on our website

11/17/2025

Hanft Fride is searching for an office assistant in our Duluth office. Could be full or part-time. Please see www.hanftlaw.com/careers for more details or to apply. Please pass it along to anyone you know who may be interested!

We take pride in providing an environment for attorneys to build long, successful law careers. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or fresh out of law school, you’ll fit right in at Hanft Fride. Browse our current job openings on our website

10/01/2025

Brzezinski Elected to ACREL! We are PROUD of you Kim!

Kimberly E. Brzezinski, a Shareholder with the Hanft Fride Law Firm, has been elected as part of the 2025 class of fellows of The American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). ACREL is the select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, co...

09/18/2025

See our latest Employer Newsletter here!

Hanft Fride is committed to offering the best possible legal representation in Minnesota and Wisconsin. View recent legal news and publications.

06/27/2025

Congratulations Cheryl! ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Client Security Board elected Duluth attorney Cheryl M. Prince as its Chair at its June 23, 2025, meeting.

Minnesota Client Security Board Minnesota Judicial Center, Suite 105 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, Minnesota 55155                                                                                   ...

04/03/2025

Carey Named to Power 30!

Duluth, MN: Hanft Fride is pleased to announce that firm president Jennifer Carey has been named to Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 for construction and real estate. Carey has practiced with Hanft Fride since 1991 and has led the firm as president since 2014.

12/13/2024

Check out the newest edition of our employer newsletter in the Newsroom section of our website at www.hanftlaw.com !

When you need practical legal advice, trust Hanft Fride Law Firm. We’ve been a top performing firm in the region for over 100 years. That’s a legacy of excellence we take seriously. We’re proud to employ talented and successful lawyers.

08/30/2024

Go check out the Employer Newsletter in the Newsroom section of our website. Topics include:
- NEW FTC RULE BANNING NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS GETS STRUCK DOWN
- VACATION OF JOINT EMPLOYER RULE ACCEPTED
- MINNESOTA APPEALS COURT DISMISSES DISCRIMINATION REPRISAL LAWSUIT
- COURT HOLDS QUITTING TO AVOID ANTICIPATED DISCHARGE IS NOT GOOD CAUSE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
- TIP OF THE MONTH

When you need practical legal advice, trust Hanft Fride Law Firm. We’ve been a top performing firm in the region for over 100 years. That’s a legacy of excellence we take seriously. We’re proud to employ talented and successful lawyers.

07/19/2024

Remembering Jean and wishing all that knew her our condolences.

Jean E. Pelofske, 93, went to join her husband Robert at their eternal home on July 15, 2024.

07/16/2024

SUPER LAWYERS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hanft Fride Announces 2024 Super Lawyers

In a noteworthy achievement, Hanft Fride is pleased to recognize attorneys Jake Baker, Jennifer Carey and Cheryl Prince, who have been named 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers.

"Bar none, all of the attorneys at Hanft place high importance on outstanding legal ability, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of law. Jake, Cheryl and I are most grateful for being named 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers. It reflects the commitment we make every day to each other, our clients and our profession,” said Jennifer Carey, President of Hanft Fride.

Jake Baker has consistently garnered recognition by Minnesota Super Lawyers, and this year marks his 15th time on the list. Jacob focuses his practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration and mediation, bringing abundant expertise to every case.

Jennifer Carey has achieved the remarkable accomplishment of being named in the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for the 21st consecutive year. Her areas of expertise include real estate development and estate planning. As president, she also leads the law firm with her management and relationship building skills.

Cheryl Prince has earned distinction on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list for an impressive 19 consecutive years, demonstrating her expertise, passion and commitment to the legal profession. A leader in family law, Prince navigates cases encompassing both simple and complex property division, maintenance and custody issues. Additionally, she offers her expertise as a mediator across a diverse spectrum of disputes.

Super Lawyers is part of Thomson Reuters and selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process on an annual and state-by-state basis. The objective of the program is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Only 5% of attorneys are selected for the Super Lawyers list.
Congratulations to all the attorneys who received recognition in 2024.

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About Hanft Fride
Hanft Fride has been a top-performing firm in the region for over 125 years. With a focus on client satisfaction, the legal team at Hanft Fride leverages experience and expertise to drive results for clients across many industries. From business transactions to litigation, family law to real estate and estate planning and more, the legal team at Hanft Fride delivers high-quality services with high-value results. Learn more at hanftlaw.com.