Law Librarian at Washington County Law Library
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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- Law Librarian at Washington County
- Attorney at Huffman Legal
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- Attorney at Ballou Law Partners (Sole Proprietorship)
- Associate Attorney at F. Clayton Tyler and Associates (Sole Proprietorship)
- Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Gary Larson at State of Minnesota
- Health Sciences Library Associate at Iowa Health System
- Education
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- College of St. Catherine
- Drake University Law School
- Drake University
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Brian Huffman’s Summary
To provide quality legal information services in a cost-effective manner to the judiciary, members of the bar, government employees and members of the public.
Brian Huffman’s Specialties:
Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Spousal Maintenance, Grandparents Custody, Domestic Partnership Agreements, Immigration and Estate Planning.
Brian Huffman’s Experience
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Law Librarian
Washington County
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Provides assistance and instruction to law library patrons on using electronic databases, the internet, the library catalog and library collection. Overall responsibility for the day to day operation of the Law Library. Reports to the Law Library Board of Trustees and heads a staff of two employees.
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Attorney
Huffman Legal
(Law Practice industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Provide effective and cost-efficient legal services in the areas of family law and estate planning. GLBT-friendly with an understanding of the unique legal issues facing the community.
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Attorney
Ballou Law Partners (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
2002 — 2007 (5 years)
Responsible for every element of running a small law firm while providing legal consultation and representation for clients in the following areas of law: family, immigration, domestic partnership agreements and estate planning.
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Associate Attorney
F. Clayton Tyler and Associates (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
2001 — 2002 (1 year)
Provided legal representation to clients with legal matters involving criminal public defense (conflicts panel for Hennepin County), Federal Public Defense, private criminal defense, family law, insurance defense and personal injury litigation.
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Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Gary Larson
State of Minnesota
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
Conducted legal research, drafted opinions, findings, orders and other documents, as well as administrative duties. Conducted special research on complex or unusual civil matters as Judge Larson is the Civil Presiding Judge. Conferred with attorneys concerning the adequacy of petitions; provided general information to the public. Attended court sessions to hear oral arguments and recorded necessary information. Maintained office computer and updated records and software as needed.
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Health Sciences Library Associate
Iowa Health System
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
August 1989 — November 1996 (7 years 4 months)
Provided reference information to doctors, nurses, administrators, and members of the public. Utilized computer search technology in gathering information. Performed clerical duties typical to the operation of a specialized library.
Brian Huffman’s Education
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College of St. Catherine
MLIS , 2011 (expected)
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Drake University Law School
JD , Law , 1990 — 1993
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Drake University
BA , International Relations , 1986 — 1990
Graduated cum laude
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Brian Huffman’s Interests:
biking, reading/writing fiction, cats, wire fox terriers, ancient Egypt
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