Heller & Thyen is a law firm focused on helping ordinary people navigate our complex legal system in the areas of bankruptcy and personal injury. As an experienced and reputable law firm, we work hard to make sure our clients get the best possible outcome while keeping them informed every step of the way.

Accessibility
With offices in St. Cloud and Minneapolis, Minnesota, we are able to meet with you with little delay. We have expanded our office hours and under special circumstances, can meet with you in the evenings, weekends or at your home.

Knowledge and Experience
Many large firms send out very young and inexperienced attorneys to meet with clients, and they are unable to answer anything more than the most basic questions. Our attorneys are very experienced and knowledgeable in our areas of the law and can confidently predict how your case will work out. If we see a potential problem with your case, we will tell you upfront so we don’t waste your time and money.

Personality
We are often told that we are very friendly and approachable, and that we put our clients at ease. Maybe that’s because we don’t lecture them; we work with them and advocate for them. The best and most common compliment we receive is, “Wow, you don’t seem like a lawyer!”

If the need arises, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our initial consultations are always free.

Stephen has been practicing law since 1994. For the past 15 years he has practiced in the area of personal injury law, and has also practiced bankruptcy law since 1997. Stephen has a long record of success in helping injured people obtain the recovery they deserve after being injured as a result of the negligence of others. Stephen also gets deep satisfaction in helping people with financial difficulties be able to obtain a fresh start and transform their lives.

EDUCATION
B.A. College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota 1990
J.D. William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN 1993

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Minnesota Association of Justice
Minnesota State Bar Association
Stearns/Benton Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
John E. Simonett Inns of Court -Vice President

BAR ADMISSIONS
California 1994
Minnesota 1994
United States District Court – District of Minnesota 1997

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS
Robert is currently practicing in the areas of consumer and commercial bankruptcies representing debtors. He has been practicing law in St. Cloud since starting with Heller & Thyen in 2002. His initial practice included handling personal injury cases on behalf of the injured. He successfully litigated cases that the insurance companies were not willing to settle fairly. Presently, Robert’s practice consists of representing debtors in consumer and commercial bankruptcies. He believes in taking the time to get to know his client and their situation. His background in alternative dispute resolution enables him to effectively and efficiently achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.

EDUCATION
B.A. Saint Cloud State University, St Cloud, Minnesota, 1999
J.D. Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2002
Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Minnesota State Bar Association
Stearns/Benton Bar Association
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Inns of Court

BAR ADMISSIONS
Minnesota 2002
United States District Court 2004