Education
J.D. and M.B.A. from a Midwestern law school and business school, with the business degree concentrated in finance. B.A. in economics. (Illustrative details for a fictional attorney.)
Our Attorney
Marguerite Whitlock, Name Partner, Attorney In Minneapolis, MN.
In Brief
One Partner, From The First CallTo The Last Filing.
Marguerite Whitlock founded Whitlock Reyes LLP with Tobias Reyes after eleven years inside a large practice, long enough to watch clients get passed down the corridor the moment a matter became inconvenient. The firm she built works the other way: the partner you meet at the first consultation stays on your matter to the last filing. She leads the firm's probate and estate work, and with Tobias Reyes she oversees its bankruptcy and business practice from the office on Marquette Avenue.
Marguerite Whitlock
Name Partner, Whitlock Reyes LLP
Practice Areas
How She Practices
Read The Numbers First,Then Read The Law.
Four things that shape how she works
- One Partner, Start To Finish
- Business Sense First
- Close To Home
- A Straight First Answer
Ms. Whitlock advises families settling estates, personal representatives who live out of state, and owners of closely held businesses deciding what to do when the numbers stop working. Much of that work sits where probate, bankruptcy and tax meet: an estate that holds a struggling business, a business owner whose personal guaranty is at stake, or a family that needs to know what the IRS will ask of an estate before anything is distributed.
Background
Education, Practice AndThe Work Behind Them.
Early Career
Eleven years at a large regional practice, first in commercial litigation and then in business restructuring, where she learned how much of a case is decided by the paperwork before anyone reaches a courtroom.
Founding The Firm
Left with two files and a borrowed office above a bakery, and founded the firm with Tobias Reyes on one rule written on the back of an engagement letter: clients hold the direct number of the lawyer on their matter.
Practice Focus
Probate administration, estate disputes and the estate side of family businesses, alongside the firm's consumer and business bankruptcy work.
Court Experience
Appears in state probate and civil courts and in federal bankruptcy court, in contested hearings as well as the routine filings that move most matters forward.
Teaching
Speaks to community groups and continuing education sessions on estate administration for families, and on what small business owners should know before signing a personal guaranty.
Community Clinic
Hosts the firm's monthly evening clinic on debt and bankruptcy basics for people who are not ready to hire a lawyer and want to understand their options first.
The Team
Six Attorneys,And Who Handles What.
| Attorney | Focus | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Whitlock | Probate, estates and business counsel | Name Partner |
| Tobias Reyes | Consumer and business bankruptcy | Name Partner |
| Halvard Okonjo | Trials, injury claims and probate disputes | Trial Partner |
| Ines Delacroix-Hart | Estate administration and fiduciary work | Partner |
| Renwick Osei | IRS problems and tax collection | Senior Counsel |
| Delphine Arceneaux | Construction and property disputes | Counsel |
| Client services team | Intake, scheduling and document handling | Staff |
Case Notes
The Questions We Are Asked About Most,Written Up Plainly.
Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13: How The Choice Gets Made
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two routes most individuals look at. Which one fits depends on income, the property you want to keep and what you are trying to protect, such as a home facing foreclosure. The choice gets made after reading your numbers, not before.
Read The Chapter 7 Page
Settling An Estate Here From Out Of State
Settling a parent's estate is hard enough without a string of flights to do it. Much of the work can run through a local attorney, with the family kept informed and signing what needs signing from home.
Read The Probate PageQuestions
Questions AboutThe Firm.
Not sure where you stand?
Most people call with a stack of letters and no idea which part matters. That is normal. Start with the phone call and we will sort the pile with you.
(555) 014-2200Will I work with a partner directly?
Yes. The partner you meet at the first consultation is the partner who handles your matter, with the rest of the team behind them.
Where does the firm meet clients?
At the Minneapolis office on Marquette Avenue. Meetings in Saint Paul can be arranged by appointment, and many first conversations happen by phone.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. The first consultation is free, and you leave it knowing your options whether or not you go further.
Which areas does the firm serve?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County and the rest of the Twin Cities metro. Probate work often involves families who live out of state.
What is the evening clinic?
A monthly session the firm hosts on debt and bankruptcy basics for people who are not ready to hire a lawyer. Call the office to confirm the next date.
Free Consultation
Tell Us What Is Going On.The First Call Is Free.
- A plain answer on the first call
- You speak with a partner, not an intake line
- Open weekdays, 8:00 to 6:00, or leave a message
Marguerite Whitlock