Noske Law Firm

Solutions For Provider Problems & Concerns

Steven Adair

January 25, 2015

To: Whom it May concern

I have not met anyone who knows the 245D statute any better than James Noske. I have met with him on several occasions to discuss this statute and how it affects the entire state. He knows the statute and its related programs and has worked with many family providers to learn how it has impacted their lives in the different counties that they live in. His knowledge derives from being an AFC provider since 2007, a 245D licensee, and an Attorney. So many counties do not even understand the statute correctly as their licensors feel that it is the state of Minnesota licensor’s responsibility to train the foster providers and they want nothing to do with it. Bruce Napper and I went to the Department of Human Services in St. Paul to try and get a fair shake on funding for family providers vs. corporates. Bruce Napper and I went on to the Health and Human Services Committee on the MN Capitol Hill to speak to legislators who were responsible for writing the bill. None of these people could carry on a long term conversation about 245D with any depth that James Noske could do. James Noske has processed so many applications for new providers that the process is burned into his brain by now. He has done extensive study on this statute and its legal issues. In associating with James Noske as a fellow provider and advocate for adult foster care in Minnesota, I recommend his services for any provider.

Steven D. Adair
Family Provider, Social Worker

Joseph Mckiernan

I found myself in a Very difficult legal situation and I feel fortunate to have had James Noske as my legal counsel. The contest against

Evelyn McAdams

Mr. Noske comes highly recommended due to the legal representation he gave to my family. We were involved with an extended interaction with my homeowner’s

Bridget Nickelson

We want to thank James Noske for your continued legal assistance in the Adult Foster Care Field. We feel we have been challenged more than

Anita Wentworth

James was not at the beginning of our fight, but I do believe if he was, it wouldn’t have gone so far in the wrong

Testimonials

I found myself in a Very difficult legal situation and I feel fortunate to have had James Noske as my legal counsel. The contest against an aggressor with a large firm lasted over 2 years but thanks to Mr. Noske’s expert legal advice and practical knowledge of my case we prevailed. Thanks Jim!

Mr. Noske comes highly recommended due to the legal representation he gave to my family. We were involved with an extended interaction with my homeowner’s insurance that they refused to pay. Intentional delays, resulting in running the two year deadline almost to the bitter end, which would have ensured the insurance company not having to pay what they owed. Mr. Noske took over the case, successfully met all deadlines and presented the information which led to a great outcome I could not have resolved myself. We are forever grateful. Thank you.

We want to thank James Noske for your continued legal assistance in the Adult Foster Care Field. We feel we have been challenged more than most, and are at ease knowing Noske Law Firm is assisting us with these matters. Thank you James Noske!!

James was not at the beginning of our fight, but I do believe if he was, it wouldn’t have gone so far in the wrong direction. James is very knowledgeable about the law and what should be said and what shouldn’t. Our daycare license was temporarily suspended, conditionally suspended, and then in the revocation stage, when I finally asked for help. An allegation is a poison, not proven that the county runs with. The allegation of a family member, not my husband or I is the reason for legal actions taken against us. The allegation was not on our property, or during daycare hours of operation. Background : I was a nursing assistant for 10+years, ran a daycare a total of about 5 years, and we, my husband and I; fostered children for 13+years and even adopted 2 children. The revocation meant I could no longer do any of those things. Crushing yes. James Noske was the lion we needed to step in. Thanks to James Noske my husband and I are able to work in any health care/child care field we choose.