In Memory of Todd Elsbernd
A 52 year old father of three was shot in the back with a high velocity rifle in the parking lot near his downtown office at 6:31 p.m. on a Wednesday. He was a divorce lawyer, and the shooter was his former client. Nancy Petersen filed for divorce from her husband, Michael, in 2002. There were the usual requests for temporary financial support and financial documents. There were depositions, affidavits, exhibits, and witness lists. There were also all of the signs of high conflict. Multiple allegations of contempt. An appointment of a professional to protect the best interests of their
