History of Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd.
Peterson, Kolker, Haedt and Benda, LTD (PKH&B) has been a legal strong-hold in the community since 1923. PKH&B is not a cookie-cutter Firm nor do we provide cookie-cutter service. We pride ourselves on FINDING SOLUTIONS…ONE CLIENT AT A TIME.
This approach allows us to serve multi-generational clients and businesses in Southern Minnesota. Our Mission emphasizes this sentiment and attention to our clients:
At Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd., we work as a team to provide practical and solution-oriented legal representation. We have a proud history of representing both new and multi-generational clients. We focus on individual goals, desires, needs and budgets to assist each client in navigating the complex legal system.
These themes are reinforced in our Firm Statement of Goals:
At Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd., we strive to:
The Firm culture embedded from our Mission and Goals translates to exceptional legal service that transcends time, attorneys, and particular clients, allowing the longevity the Firm prides itself on past, present, and long into the future.
Background of Firm
Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd. traces its origins back almost 100 years. The firm was located at 211 South Newton Avenue in Albert Lea starting in 1989 when John R. Peterson, Jim Schlichting and Dick Davies renamed the firm Peterson, Schlichting & Davies, Ltd. At the time, the firm leased the location from American Bank in Albert Lea and invested in a build out of the space in exchange for a long lease.
Over the last thirty years at this location, Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd. changed its name 5 times and has had anywhere from 4 to 7 attorneys practicing at one time.
Historically, the firm has focused on serving southern Minnesota businesses, farmers, and families through Estate Planning, Business Planning and all other issues that come up with clients and their families living their lives. Additionally, the firm has continued to expand its representation to municipalities and government entities such as townships and watersheds which strengthens relationships through interaction with board members and workers for these organizations.
Our philosophy as a firm is simply to be involved in our communities. This philosophy comes from the conscious decision of all shareholders embracing not only the practice of law in Southern Minnesota, but the enjoyment of living in Southern Minnesota. We are involved in our communities by serving on local boards, being actively involved with our family activities and volunteering our legal services to community initiatives and organizations.
This approach allows us to serve multi-generational clients and businesses in Southern Minnesota. Our Mission emphasizes this sentiment and attention to our clients:
At Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd., we work as a team to provide practical and solution-oriented legal representation. We have a proud history of representing both new and multi-generational clients. We focus on individual goals, desires, needs and budgets to assist each client in navigating the complex legal system.
These themes are reinforced in our Firm Statement of Goals:
At Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd., we strive to:
- Provide high quality, practical, efficient, and goal-oriented legal representation;
- Protect client confidentiality and practice law with the highest ethical standards;
- Provide caring, attentive service to clients;
- Treat client referrals with the same level of care and attention that has produced our proud history of serving clients in Southern Minnesota for generations;
- Collaborate as a team to best serve our clients and provide a respectful, positive and balanced work environment for all Team Members.
The Firm culture embedded from our Mission and Goals translates to exceptional legal service that transcends time, attorneys, and particular clients, allowing the longevity the Firm prides itself on past, present, and long into the future.
Background of Firm
Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd. traces its origins back almost 100 years. The firm was located at 211 South Newton Avenue in Albert Lea starting in 1989 when John R. Peterson, Jim Schlichting and Dick Davies renamed the firm Peterson, Schlichting & Davies, Ltd. At the time, the firm leased the location from American Bank in Albert Lea and invested in a build out of the space in exchange for a long lease.
Over the last thirty years at this location, Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd. changed its name 5 times and has had anywhere from 4 to 7 attorneys practicing at one time.
Historically, the firm has focused on serving southern Minnesota businesses, farmers, and families through Estate Planning, Business Planning and all other issues that come up with clients and their families living their lives. Additionally, the firm has continued to expand its representation to municipalities and government entities such as townships and watersheds which strengthens relationships through interaction with board members and workers for these organizations.
Our philosophy as a firm is simply to be involved in our communities. This philosophy comes from the conscious decision of all shareholders embracing not only the practice of law in Southern Minnesota, but the enjoyment of living in Southern Minnesota. We are involved in our communities by serving on local boards, being actively involved with our family activities and volunteering our legal services to community initiatives and organizations.
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