Terri Port Wright | Cloquet Divorce & Family Lawyer

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About Terri Port

I have committed my firm to providing people just like you with the legal solutions you need. Throughout Duluth and the entire St. Louis County and Carlton County areas, clients look to me for the experienced legal judgment they need to resolve some of their most sensitive personal matters, whether those matters involve divorce, custody, parenting time or child support concerns questions or other issues. I invite you to learn more about my services by scheduling a consultation with my firm. You can reach me online or call my office at 218-451-4082.

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Experience

Attorney

Port Wright Law Office

Present

Cloquet, MN

Admission

Verified Minnesota

2007

Education

University of California

Ph.D (Social Ecology | Environmental Management)

1986

St. Mary's University

Bachelors (Psychology | Math)

1980

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | Minnesota State Bar Association

Questions & Answers

How did you build a successful practice?

BEING RESPONSIVE AND RESPECTFUL OF WHAT CLIENT'S WANT TO ACCOMPLISH. TELLING CLIENTS OR POTENTIAL CLIENTS WHAT THE CHANCES OF SUCCESS ARE. PROVIDING FREE CONSULTS.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

SOMEONE THEY CONNECT WITH. SOMEONE THEY THINK LISTENS TO AND RESPECTS THEM. SOMEONE THAT TIMELY RESPONDS TO THEIR INQUIRIES.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

VERY. ALTHOUGH WE ALL OPERATE UNDER MN STATE LAW, THERE ARE DIFFERENT PROCEDURES REGARDING RELIANCE ON ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND WHO THE PREFERRED MEDIATOR MIGHT BE FOR A CASE

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

WHAT THE PROCESS IS TO ACCOMPLISH THE PARTY'S GOALS, TIMING AND COST

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

NAMES OF ALL PARTIES, COUNTY WHERE CASE IS/WILL BE, IF ANYONE HAS FILED ANY PLEADINGS YET, IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS AN ATTORNEY, WHO IS IT; HAS A COURT DATE BEEN SET YET; WHAT ARE THE CLIENT'S OBJECTIVES WITH THE CASE

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

I PROVIDE A FREE CONSULT. I ALSO RESPOND TO TEXTS/EMAILS DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS IN CASES OF EMERGENCY IN FAMILY LAW CASES. BECAUSE I ALSO WORK IN THE CHILD PROTECTION FIELD, I HAVE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON TRAUMA AND HOW TO BEST ADDRESS IT FOR BOTH THE PARENTS AND THE CHILDREN.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

HELPING PARENTS CREATE A PATH TO JOINTLY PARENT THEIR CHILDREN.

Port Wright Law Office Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Estate

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Languages: English