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Kathryn Mary Howard, IP Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on IP, Patent, and Real Estate

AttorneyatWestman, Champlin & Koehler

Minneapolis, MN

Practicing ip in Minneapolis since 1993.

33+
Years practicing
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Kathryn Mary Howard is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Real Estate. Kathryn has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Westman, Champlin & Koehler.

Based in
Minneapolis, MN
Experience
over 33 years
Known for
IP · Patent · Real Estate
  • Handles IP, Patent, and Real Estate matters from Minneapolis, MN.
  • Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kathryn Mary Howard: Kathryn Mary Howard is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Real Estate. Kathryn has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Westman, Champlin & Koehler.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kathryn takes on

Kathryn concentrates on ip, patent, real estate, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kathryn takes ip matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Patent cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kathryn takes patent matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kathryn takes real estate matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Trademark cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kathryn takes trademark matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kathryn Mary Howard — ip lawyer in Minneapolis

Kathryn Mary Howard is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on IP, Patent, and Real Estate. Kathryn has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Westman, Champlin & Koehler.

Kathryn Mary Howard is a lawyer practicing patent preparation, trademark litigation, patent litigation and 1 other area of law. Kathryn received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1979, and has been licensed for 33 years. Kathryn practices at Westman, Champlin & Koehler in Minneapolis, MN.

Working with Kathryn on a ip matter

Kathryn Mary Howard is a lawyer practicing patent preparation, trademark litigation, patent litigation and 1 other area of law. Kathryn received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1979, and has been licensed for 33 years. Kathryn practices at Westman, Champlin & Koehler in Minneapolis, MN.

Clients Kathryn works with

Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, patent, and real estate matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • William Mitchell College of Law

    J.D. · 1993

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    B.S. Electrical · 1979

Jurisdictions

Kathryn's state bar admissions

  • Missouri

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin

    2000 · ACTIVE

  • Minnesota

    1993 · ACTIVE

Kathryn studied at J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and B.S. Electrical in University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Law school and academic background

Kathryn completed J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and B.S. Electrical in University of Wisconsin-Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kathryn Mary Howard's office in Minneapolis

Kathryn's primary office is at 121 South Eighth St., Ste. 1100, Minneapolis, MN, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Westman, Champlin & Koehler

121 South Eighth St., Ste. 1100

Minneapolis, MN 55402

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kathryn Mary Howard — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathryn

Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Mary Howard

  • How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?

    Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Minnesota typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?

    Kathryn is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathryn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathryn?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kathryn accepting new ip clients right now?

    Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota

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