Lommen Abdo is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These honors recognize attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and earned the respect of their...
Lommen Abdo is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been recognized in Minnesota Monthly's 2026 Top Lawyers list, an annual honor that recognizes outstanding attorneys across Minnesota based on peer nominations and professional achievement. This year's...
Spousal maintenance, sometimes called alimony, is one of the more fact-specific issues in a Minnesota divorce. Unlike child support, there is no simple formula that determines whether maintenance will be awarded, how much will be paid, or how long payments will...
Divorce often involves difficult decisions about finances, property, and long-term security. One of the most important legal concepts in any Minnesota divorce is equitable distribution, which governs how marital property is divided between spouses. Many people...
Family businesses are unique in many ways. Mostly because they’re never just businesses. A machine shop started by a grandfather in the 1970s. A lakeside resort run by siblings who still argue about whose turn it is to buy bait. A second-generation HVAC company where...
Minnesota’s cannabis industry feels a little bit like the Wild West right now—in the best and most stressful ways possible. There’s excitement everywhere. People are sketching out business plans at breweries, talking cultivation strategies over coffee, and trying to...
We are pleased to welcome Susan Bullard to the firm’s Board of Directors. Susan focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration, business succession planning, and legal counsel for privately owned businesses, partnerships, and limited liability...
Lommen Abdo is pleased to share that Brent Johnson has been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors. Brent represents businesses and individuals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin in matters involving business law, commercial transactions, shareholder disputes,...
In this edition of the Lommen Abdo newsletter, you’ll find: Retirement announcements honoring Kay Nord Hunt and Glenn Kessel for their many years of dedication to the firm and the legal profession. Family law insights from Andrew Hunstad covering parenting time, child...
Divorce is rarely simple, especially when significant assets, custody disputes, business interests, or spousal maintenance are involved. Choosing the right attorney can have a major impact on both the process and the outcome. But what happens if your current lawyer is...
After more than five decades practicing law, Glenn Kessel retired from Lommen Abdo at the end of April. Glenn’s legal career spanned more than 55 years and included decades of dedicated service to the firm, his clients, and the legal profession. Before beginning his...
I’ll be honest—when people hear “estate planning,” most of them picture a stack of dense documents, a lot of legal jargon, and maybe a vague sense that they should get around to it… someday. And inevitably, the same question comes up: “Do I need a will or a trust?”...
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had this conversation: “Great—we signed the trust. So we’re done, right?” I always pause for a second, because this is the part nobody really talks about. The truth? Creating the trust is only half the job. Funding it is where the...
With the upcoming retirement of renowned appellate lawyer Kay Nord Hunt after 43 years at Lommen Abdo, the firm’s appellate practice enters a new chapter under the leadership of partner Michelle Kuhl. For the past decade, Michelle has worked closely with Kay, helping...
For many people, changing your name after a divorce is an important step in moving forward. While the concept is straightforward, the process is often more administrative, and more frustrating, than expected. This guide walks through the key steps, common pitfalls,...
After 43 years with Lommen Abdo, Kay Nord Hunt will retire at the end of April, marking a remarkable career in appellate law and client service. Throughout her time at the firm, Kay has been a trusted advocate on complex appellate matters and a respected colleague and...
There’s a moment that comes up in almost every family business conversation, and you can feel it before anyone says it out loud. We’re sitting around a table—sometimes a conference room, sometimes a kitchen—and someone says, “Well, I want to treat all the kids...
If you have just experienced domestic abuse, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, or unsure what to do next. That is completely normal. This guide is designed to give you clear, practical steps you can take to protect yourself, your children, and your future. You do not...
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