Background
Benshoof, Paul Thomas was born on October 13, 1951 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States. Son of Byron Lee and Helen E. Benshoof.
Benshoof, Paul Thomas was born on October 13, 1951 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States. Son of Byron Lee and Helen E. Benshoof.
Bachelor of Arts, Carleton College, 1974. Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1978.
Bar: Minnesota 1978, California 1980. Partner Smith, Carpenter, Benshoof & Klein, Bemidji, Minnesota, since 1978. President Beltrami Humane Society, Bemidji, 1980.
Youth director United Methodist Church, Bemidji, 1982-1985.
Member Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Bemidji C. ofC. (director 1982-1985). Member Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Club: BemidjiKennel (president 1980).
Married Jody Marie Grefsrud, September 19, 1981. Children: Galen, Samuel.