Attorneys
Michael W. Hero
Of Counsel
E: mwhero@grandmaraislaw.com | P: 218/387.2902 | F: 218/387.9562 |Northfield P: 507/645-5631
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Mike practices in the areas of real estate, estate planning, probate, business planning and civil litigation. Mike had an extensive background in construction prior to his law career, and brings a somewhat different perspective to the law because of that experience. He practiced with several firms in the Twin Cities and Northfield prior to starting his own law firm and title company in Northfield, Minnesota. He was the sole shareholder of his firm for 18 years until relocating to Grand Marais in 2006 to serve in an Of Counsel capacity for the firm. He continues to serve as an agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company.
EDUCATION
J.D. Magna Cum Laude, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota | 1983
B.A. Cum Laude Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota | 1972
BAR ADMISSION
Minnesota State Bar | 1983
United States District Court | 1983
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS
- Trustee and Past President, Laura Baker Services Association
- Director, Heywood Bancshares, LLC, a bank holding company
- Secretary, 3C Capital Ventures, LLC, a venture capital firm
Interests
Cross country skiing, kayaking, spending time with daughters and grandchildren, fly-fishing, canoeing