Peter Ladwein
About
Peter Ladwein is a Senior Associate at Mack & Santana, where he focuses his practice exclusively on family law. He is a seasoned litigator who has obtained results for clients in federal, state, and administrative courts, delivering resolute advocacy with the personal attention required for sensitive personal legal matters.
After graduating from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Peter earned his J.D. summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, where he also served as the Article Submissions Editor of the Law Review. He then clerked for the Chief Judge of the Northern District of Indiana (federal court) and began his legal practice at a major global law firm.
Peter relocated to Minnesota at the end of 2024, after living and practicing law in Indiana and Illinois. Drawing from diverse professional experiences in Social Security disability, personal injury, labor and employment, criminal defense, and running a nonprofit program serving youth and families, Peter brings a uniquely deep perspective about the challenges clients face in their daily lives. This background allows Peter to guide clients through life’s transitions with legal precision and deep empathy.
When not at home trying to complete projects with the eager assistance of his rescue cat, Peter loves to hike, bike, swim, camp, ice skate, and otherwise enjoy the great outdoors.
Peter is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Illinois.