About Us

Robert H. Collins, Esq. ("Rob") graduated cum laude from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota with a triple major in the areas of Political Science, Economics and Philosophy. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1993.  

In 1994, after working for a local title insurance company handling title examinations and closings, Rob joined Greig Tennis's Law Firm in Forest Lake.  Greig and Rob worked together for nearly 20 years providing a wide variety of simple-to-complex transactional services for their firm's clients.  Greig Tennis retired from the practice of law in 2020. Rob and Greig continue to be good friends and support each other.

In 2013, Rob began his own firm, Collins Law Office, P.A., to continue to provide superior legal services and practical advice to clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate, residential and commercial real estate, business, mediation, as well as business owner exit and transition planning.

Since 1998, Rob has been and remains a Real Property Law Specialist, certified by the MN State Bar Association.  He is also a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice, which means he can act as a mediator to help parties resolve civil disputes. Since 2017, Rob has been entrusted with the position as Deputy Examiner of Titles for Chisago County, Minnesota. To help clients with business succession and transition planning needs, in 2018, Rob earned his CEPA­®­, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, designation through the Exit Planning Institute™.

Rob has been an Assistant Scout Master in his son's Scout Troop. Through the Forest Lake Lions Club, Rob volunteered as an adult leader with the Leos Program to help our younger people develop leadership skills while having fun serving others.  

Rob has served the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (FLACC) as a Director in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and is currently a Director now in the 2020s.  He has served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and currently remains on the Board of Directors. He also served as a member on the Board of Directors for Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Community Council in Chisago City, Minnesota.  He has also twice served as President of the Forest Lake Rotary Club and continues to support its Winter Plunge Annual Community Fundraiser.  He remains active in community organizations.

Rob grew up in the Lindstrom/Chisago City/Forest Lake areas.  He and his wife live in Forest Lake and are kept busy by their three adult children.  His hobbies include hiking, traveling and photography.

Julia N. Estrem, Esq. graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in History.  She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2015. 

Prior to becoming an attorney, Julia provided personal care to individuals often in their later stages of life as a home health aide. This experience helped her develop a passion for her current work. Through both observation and personal experience, Julia saw first-hand how a well-crafted estate plan can give comfort to individuals and their families. She personally experienced the familial discord that can come from the lack of death planning and understands the importance of having a skilled attorney to help navigate the difficult but important topics and complicated issues related to estate planning, probate, and real estate.

Since law school, Julia has worked in private practice providing services in estate planning, probate, and real estate. She takes the time to ensure her clients know what their legal options are and that they understand how these options will affect not only their future but the future of their families. Julia consistently strives to find the best possible solution for each individual client’s unique legal situation all while providing a sensitive and easy to understand approach.

Julia grew up in central Minnesota, but now resides with her family in the Forest Lake area. She enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, boating, and spending time with friends and family. 

 Kelly N. Corbin's law practice focuses on estate planning with an emphasis onlife care planning, long-termcare planning, and medical assistance planning/education. 

Kelly worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and Mental Health Associate prior to obtaining her J.D. at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Kelly chose to become an attorney after witnessing patients lose freedom and resources to systems that are not easily digestible to most. She uses her knowledge and experiences to be a strong advocate for individuals facing uncertain futures, and to influence change with respect to how we care for our aging and disabled populations.

In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family in the Chisago Lakes Area. Special days include working with her grandmother on the family farm. 

Stephanie Lucas, Esq. graduated from The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She received her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law (William Mitchell) in 2002.

After graduating from UMD, Stephanie worked as an intern in Washington D.C. When she returned to Minnesota, she moved to the Twin Cities and worked for a mid-sized electronic company in Eden Prairie doing various work but focusing on sales. 

Stephanie had wanted to become a lawyer since she was a teenager, so in 1998 she began night school at William Mitchell, and about this same time, she began working for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). She worked at the DEED throughout law school and continued to work as an attorney after she graduated. Stephanie has also worked in private practice in Forest Lake, focusing her practice on estate planning and small business law.

Stephanie is proud to be from the Iron Range. She has found her new home in the Forest Lake area, where she has lived with her husband Kevin since graduating from law school in 2002. 

Stephanie and her husband Kevin are raising three teenage children. She has been a Girl Scout leader, and a soccer and volleyball coach. She and Kevin love watching their two boys play hockey and their daughter, who is studying to become an elementary school teacher, dance at college.