Navigating the complexities of construction projects can be a challenging endeavor. From contract disputes to zoning issues, construction projects involve a wide array of legal considerations. If you’re in Minnesota and find yourself in need of legal assistance for...
Commercial General Liability Policies in Construction Litigation: A Crucial Tool
Construction projects are inherently risky. From minor property damage to catastrophic injuries, the potential for legal disputes is high. This is where Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies come into play. These policies are vital risk management tools for all...
Lommen Abdo Attorneys Named to the 2025 Best Lawyers® and Ones to Watch Lists
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...
Minnesota Supreme Court – in Conflicting Opinions – Issues Further Guidance to Practitioners on the Filing Requirements of Rule 5.04(a)
The 2013 amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure enacted substantial changes to Rule 5.04(a), which now plays a crucial role in determining the timeliness of filing a case. It brought about significant change to the long-standing practice of so-called...
Mastering Summary Judgment: Strategies to Seal Your Case With Precision
In the legal realm, summary judgment is a crucial procedural tool that allows parties to seek a prompt resolution of a case without going through a full trial. Prevailing on summary judgment is much less costly than proceeding through trial. To succeed in obtaining a...
The Benefits of Construction Mediation for Contractors and Owners
Construction projects, with their intricate nature and multiple stakeholders, can often lead to disputes and conflicts. Resolving these conflicts efficiently and amicably is crucial for both contractors and owners to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation....
What is the Statute of Limitations in Minnesota for Suing a Contractor?
In commercial construction in Minnesota, the statute of limitations for suing a contractor depends on the nature of the claim. Contract claims generally have a six-year statute of limitations, while tort claims have a two-year statute of limitations. However, there...
Get to Know Joseph Wetch
At Lommen Abdo, we strive to cultivate a hard-working, collaborative, and caring team of lawyers. We are pleased to introduce attorney Joseph Wetch, who has recently joined the firm. Joseph’s practice is focused on civil litigation, construction, contract litigation,...
Minnesota Supreme Court Adopts the Common Interest Doctrine
Attorney-client privilege is the bedrock of the American legal system. It allows clients to speak openly and honestly with their counselors in a way that guarantees the free flow of information and ideas necessary for effective representation. But when numerous...
The Unique Challenges of First-Party Property Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Following Hurricane Ian
Even as the floodwaters of Hurricane Ian begin to recede and life begins to once again resemble some sense of normalcy, a second flood is cresting on the Florida coast – a flood of first-party property claims. Claims Adjustment for Damaged or Lost Fine Art and...
Minnesota’s Rule on Corporate Designee Depositions Now Requires the Noticing Party to “Confer” With the Entity to Be Deposed
Rule 30.02(f) of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure governs depositions of corporations or organizations. It provides for a notice of deposition to an “entity” rather than an individual. An entity can include a corporation, partnership, association or...
The Rare Remedy of Writs
The appellate rules specifically list the types of trial court decisions that can be appealed. Usually this requires a final judgment, which occurs at the very end of the litigation in the trial court. But on rare occasions, a trial court may make a decision that is...
How to Proceed When Dying Doesn’t Kill Your Case
One of the important but often overlooked Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is Rule 25, which allows for substitution when a party has died. This Rule was recently addressed by the Eighth Circuit in Benacquisto v. Am. Express Fin. Corp., 2022 WL 3133437 (8th Cir. Aug....
Wade Johnson Named Shareholder at Lommen Abdo
We are happy to announce that Wade Johnson has been elected a shareholder at Lommen Abdo. An Experience in School Leads to Law Career While Wade Johnson perhaps didn’t always dream of becoming a lawyer, he certainly has a knack for understanding the ins and outs of...
Lauren Nuffort Elected to Lommen Abdo Board
Lommen Abdo is proud to recognize Lauren Nuffort’s leadership and hard work. We welcome her as a new member of the firm’s Board of Directors. "Lauren's breadth of experience, tenacious attitude and spirit of collaboration fit perfectly into the team at Lommen Abdo. We...
A Closer Look at Our New Website!
Lommen Abdo recently launched a new website, www.lommen.com, complete with easier to access practice area pages, updated attorney biographies and a fresh new look. We sat down with Lommen Abdo President, Marc Johannsen, to ask him a few questions about the new site....
Recognizing Our 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Lommen Abdo attorneys are recognized by their peers in the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyer lists. Congratulations to Bob Abdo, Creig Andreasen, Keith Broady, John Crawford, Kay Nord Hunt, Marc Johannsen, Cameron Kelly, Reid Lindquist, Kathleen Loucks, Mike Moline, and...
Get to Know Wade Johnson
Lommen Abdo is constantly working to expand its team of lawyers with the experience and tenacity to bring the best results to our clients. Attorney Wade Johnson recently joined us, bringing his knowledge of construction defect litigation, premises liability, product...
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