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Eagan, MN, US
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Robert John Lawton of the Law Offices of Robert John Lawton Jr. provides focused legal counsel in **estate planning** for individuals and families seeking to protect their assets and plan confidently for the future. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, he works with clients on a range of estate planning matters designed to help them prepare for life’s transitions with clarity and peace of mind. With a client-centered approach, he understands that every estate plan should reflect each person’s unique family circumstances, financial goals, and long-term wishes. In every matter, Robert John Lawton emphasizes practical guidance, careful attention to detail, and responsive service. Estate planning often involves sensitive and deeply personal decisions, and he strives to make the process as straightforward and understandable as possible. He helps clients navigate important planning considerations with professionalism and precision, always working to create solutions that support their goals and provide a sense of security for the future. At the Law Offices of Robert John Lawton Jr., he is committed to building lasting client relationships founded on trust, communication, and dependable legal support. Clients turn to him for thoughtful estate planning assistance that is tailored to their needs and focused on protecting what matters most.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
2004 Hamline University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001 University of St. Thomas BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2003 CALI Award in Native American Law, CALI
Publications
2010 Minnesota CLE Deskbook on Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Families - Financial Planning for Incapacity (co-author)
Associations
Minnesota State Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Ramsey County Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section
Speaking
2014 Drafting Your "First" Will & Trust The Initial Client Interview & Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind 2013 Ramsey County Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section CLE Avoiding Probate in Estate Plans 2013 Drafting Your "First" Will & Trust The Initial Client Interview & Planning with the Effects of Probate in Mind 2012 St. Paul Town & County Club Dinner Event Fundamentals of Estate Planning 2012 Ramsey County Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section CLE Basics of Drafting Trusts
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Updated: Sep 03, 2026