About Edward
Edward Hitchcock is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Hitchcock Law Firm, PLLC, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1984, the firm is known for excellence in various legal areas, including estate planning, probate, and business law. Since beginning his legal career in 1990, Mr. Hitchcock has dedicated himself to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of his clients. His experience spans over three decades — This lets the attorney develop a understanding of the law. Mr.
Hitchcock earned his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1990. Prior to that, he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Hamline University in 1986. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his practice, particularly in business law, where he serves as corporate counsel for several small and medium-sized businesses. In this role, he handles contract negotiations for complex transactions, including the purchase and sale of business assets, employment contracts, and non-compete agreements. In the realm of estate planning, Mr. Hitchcock has represented thousands of clients, focusing on drafting essential documents such as wills, revocable trusts, marital and support trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
His expertise in estate tax planning is particularly noteworthy, as he helps clients handle the requirements of tax implications related to estate transfers. This dedication to client service has earned him recognition within the legal community, including membership in the Minnesota State Bar Association and the Ramsey County Bar Association. In addition to his work in estate and business law, Mr. Hitchcock has a distinguished career in sports law. He has represented many clients, including professional sports team executives, coaches, sportscasters, and athletes across various disciplines. Notably, in 2001, he negotiated the largest NASCAR contract for Minnesota driver Christian Elder and the Great Clips Race Team.
His involvement in sports law also includes spearheading a national NFL marketing campaign for collegiate wrestling and WWE champion Brock Lesnar in 2004, which culminated in an NFL contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Hitchcock is an acclaimed lecturer on complex estate planning topics and contributes to the bimonthly newsletter of the Minnesota Podiatric Medical Association. He resides in Dellwood, Minnesota, with his wife and two children. Under his leadership, Hitchcock Law Firm received the 2013 Readers' Choice Award for Best Place for Legal Advice from Lillie Suburban Newspapers. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Hitchcock Law Firm at (651) 772-3401 or visit their office at 1465 Arcade Street, Suite 2, Saint Paul, MN 55106.
