We’re proud to share that Lommen Abdo has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, published by Best Lawyers®, one of the most respected peer-reviewed legal rankings in the country. This year, the rankings evaluated over 110,000 client...
Lommen Abdo is proud to announce that attorney Michelle Kuhl has been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. Her three-year term began on October 1, 2025. The Advisory Committee plays a key role in...
The Importance of Prejudgment Interest Prejudgment interest is an important issue that can dramatically affect the amount a party is obligated to pay on a judgment. I have previously discussed some of the issues surrounding how to calculate prejudgment interest here....
The Hail Mary of Inherent Authority: Understanding Missed Appeal Deadlines in Minnesota The first and most important part of an appeal is making sure it is filed before the deadline. In federal courts, if you miss the appeal deadline, it is possible to make a motion...
Imagine you are writing a brief. You’ve researched the law, persuasively presented your facts, and crafted a compelling argument explaining why you should win. You might think that now you’re done! But experienced appellate attorneys understand that much work remains...
A common misconception among non-lawyers is that by filing an appeal, a party can avoid the effect of the trial court’s judgment, at least temporarily. The reality is much more complicated. The Governing Rule Rule 108 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate...
It’s a position nobody wants to be in. You are in the midst of celebrating your hard-fought victory when you receive that dreaded filing titled, “Notice of Appeal.” Suddenly, you are in the world of appellate litigation, which can feel unfamiliar and perhaps daunting....
Lommen Abdo’s appellate attorneys have been busy in 2024 handling a wide range of appeals in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Below is a sampling of some of our most interesting decisions from the year and a few to watch for in 2025. Notable Decisions in 2024...
We are thrilled to announce that half of Lommen Abdo’s attorneys have earned the prestigious recognition of being named in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers®. These accomplished legal professionals have demonstrated unwavering dedication, exceptional skills, and a...
Lommen Abdo’s appellate team Kay Hunt and Michelle Kuhl handled appeals presenting a wide range of legal issues this year. As we close out 2023, we wanted to share with you a sampling of these cases you may find interesting. We can’t wait to see what new cases 2024...
In addition to the distinction between trial level work and appeals discussed in my previous blog post, there are nuanced differences between an appeal to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. For this reason, it would be a mistake to submit a brief to the...
Family law appeals have several unique characteristics that are important for parties to understand before pursuing an appeal. This blog summarizes some of the most noteworthy features of family law appeals. Appellate Mediation Program Most family law cases in...
Appellate litigation is a unique practice area in which decisions of the trial court are appealed to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court in the hopes of obtaining reversal or, if you are the respondent, of solidifying your victory once and for all. Almost by...
With any legal case, there are several factors to consider in deciding whether to appeal, as discussed in my previous blog, “To Appeal or Not to Appeal. That is the Question.” But in addition to those factors, there are certain features of trust and estate matters in...
It may seem obvious that the time to contact an appellate attorney is when you want to file an appeal. But there are benefits to getting an appellate attorney involved even during earlier stages of your case. Here are six times it might make sense to seek an appellate...
Whenever a party wants to appeal a district court’s decision, it is crucial to comply with all the requirements in the Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure to do so. One such requirement is Rule 103.01, subd. 1, which requires serving the notice of appeal on...
The Minnesota appellate courts have issued several decisions in the last few years regarding prejudgment interest in insurance cases. Because prejudgment interest can greatly increase the amount of damages, it is important to understand how it will be calculated....
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding Lommen Abdo attorneys who have earned the prestigious recognition of being named in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers. These accomplished legal professionals have demonstrated unwavering dedication, exceptional skills, and a...
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