Galowitz • Olson PLLC

08/26/2026

We’re proud to celebrate two of our attorneys who have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®!

Congratulations to Susan Olson, recognized in Family Law and Family Law Mediation & Arbitration, and Cassandra Suchomel, recognized in Family Law.

This recognition reflects their continued commitment to providing knowledgeable, thoughtful, and dedicated representation to their clients. We’re proud to have them on the Galowitz Olson team!

07/27/2026

We are so proud to once again sponsor this free public event! Thank you for the fantastic entertainment as always, St. Croix Valley Opera!

Thank you all for a wonderful 8th Annual Opera on the River Grand Concert! It was a hot and humid evening but the breeze off the river was a perfect reminder of why we love Lowell Park South so much. Seeing so many of you there meant everything to us!

Thank you to our incredible artists:
Meghan Kasanders, soprano
Christina Pezzarossi Ramsey, mezzo-soprano
Adrian Kramer, tenor
Colin Ramsey, bass
Josephine Barstad, soprano, 2026 Vocal Competition 1st Place Winner and Vocalise™ Award recipient
Colin Bracewell, opening act
Andrew Sun, Conductor and Pianist
Dr. Jeffrey Madison, Emcee
Rebecca Arons, STRINGenius, and our fabulous orchestra members
Jack Swanson, Metropolitan Opera tenor and SCVO Creative Advisor

Thank you to our production partners:
Margaret Jumonville, Stage Manager
Valley Access Channels
Pictures Over Stillwater
Audio Logic Systems
Isaac Newcomer, Sound Engineer
Evan and Kyle, Stagehands
Kristina Lynn Photography & Design

Thank you to our staff:
Keegan Foster
Charlie Rouse Jr.
Alex Ritchie

Thank you to our sponsors and partners:
YourClassical MPR
Minnesota Opera
Sit Investment Associates
Stillwater Rotary Club
Water Street Inn
Valley Bookseller
Galowitz • Olson PLLC
First State Bank and Trust and Valley Agencies
Discover Stillwater
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Phipps Center for the Arts
Rivertown Inn
Rivertown Animal Hospital
Scheel’s Catering
Vocalise™
Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
St. Croix Wealth Management

Thank you to our board, donors, Sustainers Circle members, and our incredible volunteers!

Thank you to the City of Stillwater, Minnesota for your continued support of this event!

Thank you to the City Council for approving our event for the 8th year in a row — here’s to next year! 🥂



📷: M Wagner

07/23/2026

We're excited to welcome a new neighbor to Lake Elmo!

Attorneys Cassandra Suchomel and Victoria Kelm had the opportunity to tour the future home of The Lake Elmo Well and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work underway. It was great to connect with fellow community members, learn more about this exciting addition to Lake Elmo, and even suit up in our hard hats for the tour!

We can't wait to see the finished space and are thrilled to have such a wonderful new neighbor in the community. Welcome to Lake Elmo!

07/16/2026

Congratulations to our attorneys who received Super Lawyers distinction this year! Susan Olson, Cassandra Suchomel, and Laurann Kirschner again received recognitions. Victoria Kelm was named as a Rising Star in her first year of practice - a truly amazing and well-deserved achievement!

06/24/2026

Big news! We're honored to once again be voted Best Law Practice by the readers of St. Croix Valley Magazine for 2026! 🏆

Whether we are walking a client through a family law matter, overseeing a real estate transaction, or establishing a solid estate plan, we strive to provide trustworthy, compassionate, and smart legal services.

Thank you to everyone who voted and to the clients who continue trusting us with life's most important legal matters!

03/18/2026

For the fourth year in a row, readers of St. Croix Valley Magazine have selected Galowitz • Olson as a finalist for Best Law Practice in the Valley! 📣⚖We are so honored to have the trust of our community. Thank you for this recognition!

03/11/2026

Our firm was a proud sponsor of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce's Derby-themed Community Awards Gala this past Friday!

Attorneys Tori, Laurann, and Cassandra were in attendance, celebrating the many deserving community members and organizations nominated for awards. Bridge to Books, co-founded by Laurann and led by Cassandra as Board Chair, was nominated for Non-Profit of the Year. Bridge to Books sponsors Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the greater Stillwater area, providing more than 1,500 free books every month to children under 5 in our area! What a fun way to celebrate the professional and philanthropic pursuits of our team!

02/03/2026

We're honored to be nominated for "Best Law Practice" in St. Croix Valley Magazine's Best of St. Croix Valley 2026! This annual readers' choice poll is a great way to recognize the local businesses we all love. Help us spread the word by casting your vote today. Daily voting is open now through the end of the month!

Welcome, Readers, to our Best of St. Croix Valley 2026 readers’ choice poll, which celebrates life in and around our community and supports