Richard J. Galena is the founder and principal attorney of the Galena Law Firm, P. A. Prior to opening Galena Law, he was the senior partner in another St. Paul suburban based law firm, where he headed the real estate, commercial, and personal injury departments. Mr. Galena's exceptional legal knowledge, experience, and community service has allowed him to develop a substantial practice representing clients in a variety of matters. Mr. Galena represents individuals, financial institutions, small and large business.

Mr. Galena has a strong client base in the areas of real estate, business & corporate law, contracts, wills & estates, personal injury. Mr. Galena has experience in the field of public relations and is often called upon to facilitate transactions and present matters before corporate boards and governmental bodies. When necessary, you will find Mr. Galena in court representing his clients' rights.

EDUCATION	Juris Doctor, Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, NE. Bachelor of Arts (History/Political Science), Creighton University, Omaha, NE. High School, St. John's Preparatory School, Collegeville, MN.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS	Minnesota Bar Association American Bar Association Ramsey County Bar Association Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Listed in National Registry of Who's Who

PUBLIC

SERVICE

Board of Directors:

Representative, White Bear Lake Economic Development Corporation, 1990-1997;

Representative, White Bear Lake Conservation District, 1988-1994;

Representative, East Communities Family Center for cities of Maplewood,

North St. Paul and Oakdale, 1984-1988.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board of Directors:

University Film Society / Minnesota Film Center, 1998-present;

Family Service, Inc., 1988-1994;

Northeast YMCA of St. Paul, 1984-1991, (Executive Committee);

Lake Area Optimist Club ;

St. Paul Winter Carnival, Order of the Royal Guards;

Creighton University Alumni Board - Twin Cities Chapter, 1989-1992.

Leadership Positions:

Initiated the revitalization of downtown White Bear Lake, 1989-present;

Member, City of Birchwood Blue Ribbon Park Committee, 1991;

Chair, Joint Forum for City of White Bear/Town of White Bear, 1990;

Merger Committee, Family Service of Greater St. Paul, 1988;

Chair, Government Affairs, White Bear EDC, 1989-1992;

Chair, Government Affairs, White Bear Chamber, 1985-1986;

Consultant, Junior Achievement / Project Business, 1985;

St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family;

Fundraiser, various non-profit community service organizations.

Memberships:

White Bear Lake Rotary;

White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce;

St. Paul Winter Carnival Association;

Main Street, Inc.;

White Bear Lake Historical Society;

Downtowners of White Bear Lake;

White Bear Lake Optimist Club;

St. Paul Jaycees;

White Bear Lake Lions;

SAE Fraternity.