About Bernatz Law Office

Bernatz Law Office is an established, local law firm based in Winona and serving southeastern Minnesota with integrity. The law firm is led by me, attorney Mike Bernatz, and I’m proud to say that I am committed to providing high-quality, straightforward legal counsel and advocacy. I know that the most efficient approach to solving difficult legal challenges requires a focus on the overall goal every step of the way. My commitment to you is in solving legal problems efficiently, without ever losing sight of the end product – the best possible results.

I primarily focus on estate planning and real estate law because I understand the importance of being truly focused on specific areas of law in order to deliver the highest quality of service I pride myself on. My diverse experience, however, allows me to craft innovative strategies to resolve tough problems that do not always fit within a box. The depth and breadth of my experience are incredibly valuable resources for my clients.

One of the other benefits of working with my firm, Bernatz Law Office, is the fact that I try my best to bridge the gap between local personal service and modern information technology to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of my clients. Most importantly, my law firm was founded on a tradition of quality legal representation, responsiveness and integrity, all delivered at reasonable fees. I emphasize service to my clients, the community and the legal profession because I am not happy until you get satisfactory results.

How I Can Help

I focus my practice on several key legal areas where I can provide the most value to my clients. Each area represents a significant part of my practice where I’ve developed deep experience over my years of service:

• Estate planning: I help individuals and families create thorough estate plans that protect their assets and ensure their wishes come to fruition, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
• Elder law: My elder law services include long-term care planning, Medical Assistance (Medicaid) planning, guardianship and conservatorship matters, and elder abuse protection for seniors and their families.
• Real estate law: I handle residential and commercial transactions, title examinations, boundary disputes, easements, and property transfers for homebuyers, sellers, and investors.
• Business law: My firm offers business formation and entity selection, contract drafting and review, business succession planning, and general counsel services for businesses of all sizes.

Whatever your legal needs in these areas, I bring focused knowledge and personal attention to help you achieve a favorable outcome for your situation.

Direct, Personal Service

I believe in providing personal, direct service to all my clients. My firm is intentionally small – just myself and my legal assistant, Xander J. Auman. This allows me to offer something that larger firms often cannot: direct access to your attorney.

To learn more about my professional background, check out the link below:

• Michael D. Bernatz
• Xander J. Auman

When you hire me, you work with me personally, not junior associates or paralegals. I bring decades of experience and creative problem-solving to each case, ensuring that every client receives the benefit of my knowledge and attention.

Get In Touch With Me Today

To speak with me, please contact my Winona office. Call 507-205-4232 to reach me today, or you may contact me online, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I serve clients in Winona County, Wabasha County, Houston County and surrounding areas of southeastern Minnesota.