Terry A. Karkela

Office: Perham
Phone: 218-346-4995
Email: tkarkela@firmanswer.com

 

Terry A. Karkela has been helping clients resolve their problems for more than 25 years. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to help clients avoid and resolve problems both in and out of Court. In addition to his practice and trial experience, Terry has served as a mediator and arbitrator for other attorneys in real estate and commercial matters.

Terry is certified as a Real Property Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and is a co-chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Real Property Certification Council. He also serves on both the Minnesota State Bar Association's Real Property Council and Legislative Committee. He has written articles for and has taught and lectured at several educational seminars for other lawyers and community groups. Terry is also one of the contributing authors to the Real Estate Deskbook published by the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.

Terry has been selected as a Super Lawyer by other lawyers in Minnesota, a recognition of his knowledge and skill in the practice of law. Terry has also received several awards for his service to his community and other organizations.

Practice Areas:
Real Estate, Commercial and Business Law, Trusts, Wills, Probate and Elder Law, Estate Planning, Mediation, Municipal and Township Law and Litigation

Education:
University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Science in Business -1975
University of Minnesota Law School - Juris Doctor - 1979

Bar Admissions:
Minnesota and U.S. District Court

Professional Recognition and Associations:

Terry has been certified as a Real Property Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association since the certification program began and he currently serves as a co-chair of the certification program. Terry also serves on the Minnesota State Bar Association's Real Property Council and its Legislative Committee. Terry has previously served on a Minnesota Supreme Court Task Force and on the Minnesota Board of Legal Certification. He also received the Minnesota State Bar Association's Outstanding Professional Performance Award for his many years of service as a Perham High School Mock Trial Coach and he was recognized by other lawyers in Minnesota as a Super Lawyer. He is a member of the Otter Tail County, Seventh Judicial District and Minnesota State Bar Association.

Professional Presentations and Publications:
Terry has taught and written materials for several legal education seminars for other lawyers including the annual Real Estate Institute for Minnesota real estate lawyers. Terry has also presented educational seminars and written materials to church, seniors and other groups.

Community Involvement:
Terry has served his community as Mayor, Chair of the Economic Development Authority, Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Chair of the Community Center Board. He has also served as Chair or as a member of numerous other community boards, committees and organizations. Terry has received several Leadership Awards from community organizations.

Family:
Terry and his wife, Mary, who is also active in the community, have two children and have been very involved with their children's lives and, as a family, they enjoy and participate in a wide range of outdoor and other activities.