200 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, #400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Ellen M. Stirzl Attorney
Ellen is an associate in our firm’s Litigation/Business & Employment Law department. Ellen joined BGS in 2023 as a Law Clerk while finishing her J.D. at University of St. Thomas School of Law and became an attorney with the firm upon passing the bar in October 2024. Her experience includes drafting motions, research, case management and client communication to keep clients up to date on their cases.
Prior to and during law school Ellen also worked as an intern at Xcel Energy where she worked on siting and land rights issues, and later another law firm where she honed her writing and research skills as well as litigation. Her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and her participation in her law school’s Environmental Law Society gives her a unique perspective on environmental law and the complex legal issues involved.
Outside of work, Ellen enjoys traveling, spending time at the cabin with family and friends, hiking and camping.
Practice Areas
- Business/Employment Law
- Litigation
- Prosecution
- Municipal law
- Minnesota, 2024
- J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law, 2024
- B.S., University of Minnesota, Environmental Science, 2020
- Anoka County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
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I am very pleased with the professionalism of Barna, Guzy and Steffen. They helped me settle an employment issue and were very prompt and competitive. I strongly recommend them if you are looking for professional, honesty and friendly service. And their staff is awesome!
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