Attorney Yvonne M Novak

Yvonne M. Novak received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Scholastica and her Law Degree (Juris Doctor) With Distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. Prior to opening her law firm, she worked as a paralegal, investment representative, and licensed nursing home administrator.

A native of Wisconsin, Yvonne has been a Minnesota resident for the past 35 years. Licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, Yvonne understands the significance of your particular legal problem and takes pride in providing practical solutions tailored to the needs of the client.

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy Law
• Business & Commercial Law
• Estate Planning
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Business Debt

Bar Admissions

• Wisconsin, 2003
• Minnesota, 2004
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2004
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2004
• U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2004

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota

  • J.D.
  • Honors: With Distinction
  • Law Review: University of North Dakota School of Law, 2001 – 2003

• College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota

  • B.A.
  • Major: Health Service Management
  • Major: Computer Information Systems

Honors and Awards

• Nominated as the Top Bankruptcy Attorney by Duluth/Superior Magazine
• Panel Member, 2010 Bankruptcy Institute
• Reader Larson Public Service Award 2009
• Volunteer Lawyer of the Year 2008
• Reader Larson Public Service Award 2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Past Member Eleventh District Bar Association, Board of Directors
• Minnesota Bar Association
• Duluth Area Professionals BNI
• Wisconsin Bar Association
• Past Member Federal Bankruptcy Practice Committee
• State Chair National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney’s

Past Employment Positions

• Gerlach & Beaumier, Associate, 2004 – 2007
• Clure Eaton Law Firm, Associate, 2003

Pro Bono Activities

• President, Board of Lake Superior Community Health Center, 2004 – 2007
• Member, Volunteer Attorney Program, 2003 – Present
• Past Member, Leadership Duluth
• Member, Duluth Curling Club