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Walter Hodynsky

Attorney
Of Counsel

Year Joined Firm: 1977

Litigation Progress

20%

Mr. Hodynsky is an attorney with Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. Mr. Hodynsky assists consumers with debt relief and bankruptcy. Mr. Hodynsky also represents individuals with issues related to family law, such as custody, divorce, grandparent visitation rights, child support, alimony, prenuptial agreements and other areas of family law. Mr. Hodynsky also works for the rights of employees in situations of discrimination, harassment, unemployment compensation and other related employment situations. Mr. Hodynsky also practices in the areas of estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, Criminal Law, and represents personal representatives in probate of estates.

Areas Of Practice

  • Bankruptcy 35%
  • Family Law 30%
  • Employment Law 20%
  • Estate Planning and Probate 10%
  • Criminal Law 5%

Litigation Percentage

  • 20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Qualified Neutral Under Rule 114, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998
  • Handles Arbitrations as Selected Arbitrator Under MN No-Fault statute

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 1977
  • Minnesota, 1977
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1981
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1981
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1978
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1977
  • U.S. Court of International Trade, 1988

Education

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
    • J.D. – 1977
    • Honors: With Distinction
    • Honors: Dean’s List
  • University of Minnesota-College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • B.A. – 1974
    • Honors: magna cum laude
    • Honors: Dean’s List
    • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
    • Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
    • Major: Political Science

Representative Cases

  • Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, et al vs. U.S., 2009, U.S. Supreme Court 08-1119

Honors and Awards

  • Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. Included in Best Law Firms, 2024 Edition
  • American Juris Prudence Award, Business Law

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, 1977 to Present
  • Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member, 1977 to Present

Past Employment Positions

  • Haywood and Cari, S.C., Associate Attorney, 1990 to 2002
  • Burlington Northern Railroad, Assistant Director of Labor Relations, 1977 to 1989

Ancillary Businesses

  • Tax Preparation

Languages

  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
  • German
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