Each staff member strives to provide the highest level of service to firm clients. Each attorney at D.S. Erickson & Associates is well versed in their respective practice areas. In order to achieve the best possible results in all areas of legal representation, D.S. Erickson & Associates employs highly skilled paralegal, paraprofessional and legal administrative support staff that work closely with firm lawyers. The attention to detail, work ethic and commitment to performance by staff helps to our make D.S. Erickson & Associates a phenomenal team that provides excellent results for clients.
Attorney Bios
Scott Erickson solves receivables problems and helps clients navigate business opportunities and issues. Representing large, institutional clients to relatively small business entities, Scott offers years of legal experience and business knowledge to client matters and assists clients in reaching their goals. Whether it is solving a collection issue, advising on contracts or offering guidance on complex business concerns, Scott provides sound guidance, curiosity and an “always a way” attitude to each client matter.
Scott founded D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC and is the firm’s president and chief manager. He not only advises businesses, he operates one and takes pride in his work family. While not at the firm, Scott can usually be found spending time with his wife and two girls. He spends a lot of time outdoors; he’s chalked up a marathon, loves to travel with his family, hunts birds, fishes, scuba dives, skis and strives to find a swing on the golf course. Not a lot of idle time, but that’s what he prefers.
- Commercial Litigation
- Consumer Collection Litigation
- Health Insurance Litigation
- General Business Representation
- J.D., Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- B.A., University of Minnesota
- American Bar Association, Membe
- Healthcare Financial Management Association, Member
- Texas State Bar Association, Member
- Iowa State Bar Association, Member
- Arizona State Bar Association, Member
- Georgia State Bar Association, Member
Tim Henkel is a litigator and business transactions lawyer. Whether it is a complex insurance contract issue involving multiple institutional and large corporate entities in Federal Court or a routine merchant contract, Tim is deeply analytical, organized, prepared and thorough. Perhaps more importantly, Tim achieves excellent results for firm clients with a solutions oriented approach. Tim gets client matters resolved and enjoys the process.
Tim began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk in Freeborn County District Court, and then joined the firm in 2009 where he has since become a partner. Tim routinely litigates commercial, collection, ERISA, Medicare/Medicaid and other health care related disputes in state and federal courts.
When not practicing law, Tim is spending time with his wife and two boys. He enjoys golf, reading, travel, cheering on Minnesota sports teams and cooking.
- Commercial Litigation
- Consumer Collection Litigation
- Health Insurance Litigation
- General Business Representation
- J.D. cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- B.A.
- Major: Psychology
- Healthcare Financial Management Association, Member
- Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member
- Texas State Bar Association, Member
- Arizona State Bar Association, Member
- State of Minnesota, Judicial Law Clerk, 2008 - 2009
- Mitchell Mentor Program, 2009 - 2011
- Minnesota Fourth Judicial District - Volunteer Ethic Investigator, 2012 - 2013
Greg Hanson represents some of the largest nonprofit hospitals in Minnesota, Florida and Wisconsin with regard to their various receivable issues, as well as numerous businesses in Minnesota, Florida and Wisconsin in commercial disputes. Greg believes strongly that businesses and individuals remain accountable for their obligations and is committed to protecting firm clients’ interests. Firm clients can count on Greg’s professional and respectful approach to resolving their issues.
Greg also helps individuals and families identify and achieve their estate planning goals. Greg’s planning services include: estate planning, drafting wills and trusts, trust and estate administration, health care directives and business succession planning.
Greg regularly donates his time pro bono as a volunteer for Minnesota Wills for Heroes and is passionate about service. When not practicing law, Greg spends time with his wife and dog usually outdoors. Greg enjoys running, hiking, climbing and cooking.
- Commercial litigation
- Consumer collection litigation
- Workers' compensation provider remedies
- Creditors' rights
- Health law compliance
- Estate planning
- Trusts and estate administration
- Minnesota
- Florida
- Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- J.D., Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Health Law Certificate
- Health Law Compliance Certificate
- B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- North Star Lawyer, 2015-Present
- Rising Star- Super Lawyers, 2017 - Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Florida State Bar Association, Member
- Wisconsin Sate Bar Association, Member
Chris Venjohn is a detail-oriented attorney who works hard to protect the client’s interests. Chris values a close working relationship with clients so they are thoroughly informed, and are involved in their case as it progresses so they can make informed decisions that best suits their needs. Chris assists firm clients in achieving their goals, while working to resolve their issues.
Chris began his legal career as an attorney at a plaintiff’s employment firm in Kansas City, Missouri, where he developed a strong dedication to serving his clients. Chris then gained valuable courtroom experience as Legal Counsel for the Missouri Department of Revenue. After moving back to the Twin Cities with his family in 2018, Chris worked as a Judicial Law Clerk in Mille Lacs County District Court.
When not practicing law, Chris spends his free time with his wife and three children exploring the Twin Cities and all our community has to offer. Chris enjoys traveling, movies, cooking, golfing, and rooting for the Vikings.
- Creditor’s Rights
- Commercial Litigation
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- M.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
- B.S., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota