Blake D. Lubinus

Senior Associate Attorney

Blake's central guiding principle is that no one should have to face a challenging, complex, and stressful legal system alone. The law can feel overwhelming, full of unfamiliar terminology, rigid deadlines, and high stakes that touch the most important parts of your life. Blake believes everyone deserves a clear understanding of their options and a steady hand to guide them through each decision, no matter how difficult the circumstances.

That's why Blake is a hardworking and dedicated advocate from start to finish: answering your questions in plain language, and taking the time to understand your situation so your strategy reflects your goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Family Law

Family Disputes

Parental Rights

Domestic Abuse, OFPs, HROs

Civil Law

Contracts

Purchase Agreements

Land Disputes

Civil Litigation

Real Estate Law

Property Disputes

Deeds

Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor

Gross Misdemeanor

Probate & Estate Planning

Wills

Trusts

Estates

Born in South Dakota, raised in Iowa, and now practicing law in Minnesota, Blake is the very definition of a Midwestern lawyer. He attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 2004 and received a bachelor's degree in English literature and philosophy. After college, he went to Drake Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated law school in 2010 and was admitted to the Iowa bar in the same year.

Blake founded Lubinus Law Firm, PLLC in 2011, which became Lubinus & Merrill, P.L.C. in 2019, and practiced in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding rural counties for nearly ten years. His primary areas of focus were criminal defense, juvenile welfare, and family law.

After the uncertainty and chaos brought on by the pandemic in 2020, Blake moved to Minnesota this past September to be closer to his family. He was hired on at Ed Shaw Law in April of 2021 and practices primarily in the areas of probate, family law, and general civil litigation.

In his free time, Blake plays live music at local venues, enjoys backpacking and kayaking, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs, and spending time with his family. He is excited to join the Brainerd legal community and looks forward to getting to know his fellow colleagues.

Legal Assistant: Amber Filkins - amber@edshawlaw.com

Education

Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
- J.D. - 2010
University of Iowa
- Bachelor's Degree - 2004
  - Major: English Literature and Philosophy

Bar Admissions

Iowa, 2010
Minnesota, 2021
Leech Lake Tribal Court, 2021
Mille Lacs Tribal Court, 2022

Professional Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association

Current Position

Senior Associate Attorney