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Welcome to Adams, Rizzi & Sween P.A., a general practice law firm proudly serving Austin, MN, and surrounding areas since 1887. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Minnesota and surrounding states. Whether you need assistance with family law, estate planning, business law, or criminal defense, our team is here to help you navigate the complexities of the legal system. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist you.

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Comprehensive Legal Services

At Adams, Rizzi & Sween P.A., we offer a wide range of legal services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our experienced attorneys specialize in family law, business and corporate law, criminal defense, agricultural law, banking law, bankruptcy law, personal injury, and estate planning. We also guide real estate transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, collections cases, employment and labor cases, social security benefits, and workers' compensation cases. No matter your legal issue, our team is committed to delivering personalized representation and achieving the best possible outcome for your case. Call us at 507-433-7394 to discuss your legal needs.

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About Our Law Office

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The law firm of Adams, Rizzi & Sween P.A. began in 1887 when Nathan Kingsley and R.C. Shepherd relocated their law office from Chatfield, Minnesota, to Austin, Minnesota. When Kingsley left the firm to serve as a Judge of the Tenth Judicial District, Shepherd was joined by Samuel Doak Catherwood. During Catherwood's tenure, he served as legal counsel for George A. Hormel from 1891 until Mr. Hormel died in 1952. Mr. Catherwood also served as a District Court Judge.

Jacob W. Nicholsen joined the firm when Shepherd moved his practice to Billings, Montana. Later, Burton E. Hughes, R.C. Alderson, Roger Catherwood (Samuel Catherwood's son), and Glenn E. Kelley joined the firm. Glenn E. Kelley later served as a District Court Judge in the Third Judicial District and as a Justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

 

Gary E. Leonard joined the firm in 1963 and is currently of counsel. Paul V. Sween joined in 1972, Steven T. Rizzi, Jr. in 1983, Dean K. Adams in 1990, Adam J. Houck in 2012, and Emily G. Toland in 2022. Although the firm's members and names have changed over the years, the traditions of legal excellence that began over 130 years ago continue today as Adams, Rizzi & Sween, P.A. sets high standards for professionalism and quality legal service.

Meet the Attorneys

Our Client Testimonials

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    I recently met with Emily Toland of Adams, Rizzi,  Sween and Toland, P.A. to update my Will, Health Care Directive, Transfer of Death Deed and Power of Attorney.  She was absolutely wonderful!  Her knowledge of every issue we discussed, her professionalism and efficiency were impressive! She put me at ease right away and addressed my questions and concerns before I could even voice them!  I no longer have to worry about an important chunk of my life for I now have an attorney if I should ever need one.. one whom I trust completely!  Thank you Emily Toland very sincerely!


    - Sue W.

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    Emily Toland needs a super hero cape!

    Emily is our super hero. We never dreamed we'd need an estate planner in the manner our situation came to be, but she assisted our family when we needed her, whenever we needed her. She is thorough, kind, caring, empathetic and overall a super human being. She responded to my emails with a sense of urgency each time. From start to finish my husband and I repeatedly expressed to one another how lucky we were to have her for an attorney. Get her a super hero cape! She deserves it. 


    - Greg & Barb

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    Emily Toland is a fantastic attorney & this firm is lucky to have her.  She helped my family when she worked in La Crosse.  She is extremely prepared, accessible & a joy to work with.  Highly recommend!


    - Carol Q.

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    Professional, Efficient, and Personable.  The team at Adams Rizzi & Sween handle issues expeditiously and fairly.  It is comforting to know that you always feel important and that they will work tirelessly on your behalf.  Great office staff as well, very friendly.  I highly recommend their services.


    - Randy O.

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    Dean Adam's has assisted me in several court issues.  Very nice and he did a great job representing me and bringing facts forth in court.


    - Kelli B.

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    I went for my first time and I was nervous and Dean made me feel comfortable and helped me with my first steps that I unsure on how to take.  I was greeted with smiles.  Thank you.


    - Tonja H.

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    Excellent law firm.


    - Joe P.

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Our Client Testimonials

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    I recently met with Emily Toland of Adams, Rizzi,  Sween and Toland, P.A. to update my Will, Health Care Directive, Transfer of Death Deed and Power of Attorney.  She was absolutely wonderful!  Her knowledge of every issue we discussed, her professionalism and efficiency were impressive! She put me at ease right away and addressed my questions and concerns before I could even voice them!  I no longer have to worry about an important chunk of my life for I now have an attorney if I should ever need one.. one whom I trust completely!  Thank you Emily Toland very sincerely!


    - Sue W.

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    Emily Toland needs a super hero cape!

    Emily is our super hero. We never dreamed we'd need an estate planner in the manner our situation came to be, but she assisted our family when we needed her, whenever we needed her. She is thorough, kind, caring, empathetic and overall a super human being. She responded to my emails with a sense of urgency each time. From start to finish my husband and I repeatedly expressed to one another how lucky we were to have her for an attorney. Get her a super hero cape! She deserves it. 


    - Greg & Barb

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    Emily Toland is a fantastic attorney & this firm is lucky to have her.  She helped my family when she worked in La Crosse.  She is extremely prepared, accessible & a joy to work with.  Highly recommend!


    - Carol Q.

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    Professional, Efficient, and Personable.  The team at Adams Rizzi & Sween handle issues expeditiously and fairly.  It is comforting to know that you always feel important and that they will work tirelessly on your behalf.  Great office staff as well, very friendly.  I highly recommend their services.


    - Randy O.

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    Dean Adam's has assisted me in several court issues.  Very nice and he did a great job representing me and bringing facts forth in court.


    - Kelli B.

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    I went for my first time and I was nervous and Dean made me feel comfortable and helped me with my first steps that I unsure on how to take.  I was greeted with smiles.  Thank you.


    - Tonja H.

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    Excellent law firm.


    - Joe P.

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Contact Adams, Rizzi & Sween P.A. Today!

If you are seeking reliable legal representation in Austin, MN, and surrounding areas look no further than Adams, Rizzi & Sween P.A. Our experienced attorneys are ready to assist you with all your legal needs.


Call us today at 507-433-7394 to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward confidently resolving your legal matters.