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• • A. FIRM BACKGROUND 1. Brief History Geck Duea & Olson, PLLC, has operated as a professional limited liability company since July 1, 2010, when Robb Olson merged his practice with three other attorneys. Prior to that time, Robb L. Olson and Douglas B. Meslow were partners from 1996 until December of 2006, when Douglas Meslow was appointed as a district court judge in Anoka County, where he currently sits as a judge. Robb Olson has fifteen years experience as a criminal prosecutor for the cities of White Bear Lake and Gem Lake. Robb Olson also has an extensive background in a variety of civil matters, including estate planning and probate, business law, and family law. Our firm has represented a broad range of clients in Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Chisago, Hennepin, and Dakota counties, as well as the Minnesota appellate courts. 2. Number of Attorneys We have four attorneys and one law clerk. Robb Olson is a partner in the firm. Greg Holly has recently become associated with the firm in an of counsel basis to assist with prosecution work. Greg Holly has considerable experience in the area of criminal law and criminal prosecution. The firm is seeking to expand its prosecution practice. Robb Olson would serve as the "lead attorney" for all work for the City of Lino Lakes, with assistance from Greg Holly. It is likely that a full -time associate with prosecution experience will be hired if we are awarded the Lino Lakes prosecution contract. 3. Support Personnel Luke McClure is our prosecution assistant. Luke McClure has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State University, and served as a Military Policeman in the United States Marine Corps. Luke has extensive experience preparing criminal complaints, interacting with court personnel, defense counsel and prosecution witnesses, and dealing with various police entities, including the Minnesota State Patrol Office. 4. Office Location The firm has a single office location near the 35E /Hwy 96 exit at 4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.