Curtis L. Charlson, Elaine Charlson Bredehoft's father, was the founding partner of the Minnesota law firm of Charlson & Marben, P.A. Prior to retirement, Mr. Charlson was admitted to practiced in Minnesota. While in active practice in Minnesota, Mr. Charlson enjoyed a long and successful career as a trial attorney, in all areas of civil and criminal law, on the trial and appellate levels. Now retired, Mr. Charlson consults with the firm on selected civil litigation matters.