Ron is an attorney in MK’s Estate Planning and Probate group. He focuses his practice on business planning, estate planning, and business succession planning, working with successful, privately owned businesses and their owners to develop strategies that support long-term success and preserve wealth for future generations.
Ron takes a collaborative approach to planning, working closely with clients and their other professional advisors, including accountants and financial advisors, to coordinate business and estate planning strategies. He has extensive experience developing customized business continuation plans and incorporating Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as a tax-advantaged succession planning tool when appropriate. In 1989, Ron founded the Minnesota Chapter of The ESOP Association.
Before entering private practice, Ron served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, representing the Minnesota Department of Revenue in state and federal tax matters. His tax background informs his approach to business and estate planning, helping clients navigate tax considerations while planning for the future of their businesses and estates.
Ron has been recognized for his professional excellence with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell.