Patrick K. Costello is a partner in the law firm of Costello, Carlson & Butzon LLP.  Founded in 1896, the firm has offices in Jackson, Lakefield and Heron Lake, Minnesota.  A graduate of Hamline University and Creighton University School of Law, Mr. Costello is a native of Lakefield.  Agricultural law, real estate, probate and trust law, federal estate and gift tax, estate planning, charitable entities and commercial transactions are his main practice areas. Mr. Costello is a member of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska State Bar Associations, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association and is a director of the American Agricultural Law Association.  He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Sections on Agricultural Law, Real Property, Business Law, Probate and Trust Law, Animal Law, Elder Law, Immigration Law, General Practice and Outstate Practice. His law firm’s web address is: