Verner Mells Kielson
Senior-level counsel for businesses and families. The decisions that matter most, handled by the partners whose names are on the door. No handoffs, no filler, no case treated as just another number.
A small firm, by design.
We built Verner, Mells, Kielson to give clients the judgment of a large firm without the layers: direct access to experienced counsel, and advice measured in outcomes rather than hours.
Our attorneys advise closely held companies and the families behind them through formation, growth, disputes, succession, and everything in between. We take a limited number of matters at a time so each receives senior attention from start to finish.
Direct partner access
The lawyer you first speak with is the one who handles your matter.
Plain answers
Clear guidance on options, cost, and likely outcomes before you commit.
Responsiveness
Calls and emails returned promptly, usually the same business day.
Straightforward fees
Fee arrangements agreed in advance, so the bill is never a surprise.
Built for the long term
We'd rather earn a client for a decade than win a matter once.
Discretion
Sensitive matters handled with the confidentiality they require.
Focused counsel across the matters that shape a business and a life.
Counsel across the areas that most often shape a business and a family, from a single agreement to a lasting plan.
Business & Corporate
Formation, governance, and the day-to-day counsel that keeps a company on solid footing as it grows.
Litigation & Disputes
Measured, well-prepared representation in negotiation, arbitration, and the courtroom.
Estates & Trusts
Wills, trusts, and succession planning to protect what you've built and the people you built it for.
Real Estate
Acquisitions, leasing, and development handled with an eye toward the deal and the years that follow it.
Employment
Practical guidance for employers and individuals, from agreements and policy to resolving disputes.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Diligence, structuring, and negotiation for owners buying, selling, or combining businesses.
Three names on the door. The same three at the table.
Three partners, each leading the work in their field and personally involved in every matter that carries their name.
What clients say.
From the first call to closing, the team was sharp, prepared, and remarkably quick to respond. Every question got a clear answer the same day. I have never felt better represented.
They stepped into a difficult dispute and handled it with total command. Responsive, honest about the risks, and relentless when it counted. The outcome exceeded what we thought was possible.
Estate planning felt overwhelming until this team made it simple. Patient, professional, and faster than we expected at every step. We finally have real peace of mind.
Tell us about your matter.
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