Tigers eat better in loud jungles, it's easier for them to sneak up on you! Today our financial and legal jungle is noisy. It's filled with a cacophony of information & stress. Here are three things you can do to stay safe. Know this, the tigers are out and...
Phil Cole Has Retired From Practicing Law
After more than 50 years practicing law, Phil Cole retired in early January 2020. Phil was the visionary leader of Lommen Abdo, teaching everyone how to be the best law professional -- with no shortcuts. Decades ago, he also taught us to embrace technology; something...
Lommen Abdo Adds to Its Litigation Practice in Both Minnesota and Hudson
Larry Rocheford and Brent Tunis have brought their litigation practices to Lommen Abdo this month, bringing new perspectives and increasing the firm's depth of talent. Scroll down to read more about Larry and Brent. Larry Rocheford New Lommen Abdo shareholder Larry...
Estate Planning Awareness Week: The Importance to You and Your Family of Having an Estate Plan
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2019...
Make Good Decisions During the Turmoil of a Family Law Case
Lommen Abdo’s family law group, including attorneys Marc Johannsen and Josh Feneis, was profiled in the September 2019 edition of the St. Croix Valley Magazine. “We see it as a transformative practice that helps people get through a difficult time in their life and...
2020 Best Lawyers in America List Includes Four Lommen Abdo Attorneys
Four Lommen Abdo attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion on the list of 2020 Best Lawyers in America©: Bob Abdo, corporate; Kay Nord Hunt, appellate and Bet-the-Company litigation; Barry O’Neil, real estate litigation and professional liability...
When Attorneys Are Sued by Non-Clients: The Immunity and Privilege Rule
Typically, lawsuits against attorneys are brought by clients alleging legal malpractice. An essential element of a legal malpractice claim is the existence of an attorney-client relationship. The general rule is that a lawyer is liable only to his or her client and...
Creig Andreasen Joins Lommen Abdo, Focusing on Real Estate and Banking
Creig Andreasen knows a good deal when he sees one. He’s been helping clients acquire and sell real estate and other business ventures his entire career. Creig looks beyond the documents associated with a transaction to understand how they fit with a client’s...
Attorney Loucks Certified as a Civil Trial Law Specialist with MSBA
Kathleen Loucks, a Lommen Abdo litigator, achieved certification as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Loucks joins a very limited list of trial attorneys that have illustrated their commitment to bettering the legal profession by...
Lommen Abdo’s 2019 Super Lawyers
Lommen Abdo attorneys are recognized by their peers in the 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyer lists. Congratulations to Keith Broady, Phil Cole, John Crawford, Stacey DeKalb, Kay Nord Hunt, Jenneane Jansen, Cameron Kelly, Reid Lindquist, Mike Moline, Barry O'Neil and Roger...
Jenneane Jansen Receives MSBA Professional Excellence Award
Jenneane Jansen has received the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Professional Excellence Award. This award is presented to commend one or more attorneys who are actively involved in the legal profession and who combine excellence in professional service with...
Lommen Abdo’s New Board
June 26, 2019 Jason Engkjer, Bryan Feldhaus and Brent Johnson have each been elected to a two-year term on Lommen Abdo's board. Mike Glover, Kathleen Loucks and Barry O'Neil continue their two-year terms and Marc Johannsen is serving his second year as President....
Bryan Feldhaus Earns Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law
Bryan Feldhaus recently earned a graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Privacy Law from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. This Certificate was awarded to Mr. Feldhaus following his completion of five courses: Information Governance Information Governance and...
Civil Litigation A to Z: The End Game – Making Post-Trial Motions and Initiating Appeals
Kay Nord Hunt and Bryan Feldhaus presented at a Minnesota CLE webinar on Friday, June 21, 2019, Civil Litigation A to Z: The End Game - Making Post-Trial Motions and Initiating Appeals." Overview: Experienced appeals practitioner Kay Nord Hunt and experienced...
Minnesota Amends its Rule of Professional Conduct Relating to a Lawyer Admitted in Another Jurisdiction Providing Legal Services in Minnesota
New changes are coming to Rule 5.5 of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys, which governs multijurisdictional practice and the unauthorized practice of law. The amendments are effective July 1, 2019. Rule 5.5 prohibits a lawyer from “practic[ing]...
Lommen Abdo Selected as One of Top Three Best Law Firms by St. Croix Valley Magazine
Lommen Abdo was selected as one of the top three Best Law Firms by St. Croix Valley magazine. Thanks for your vote. Six Lommen Abdo lawyers work from our Hudson office: Leah Isakson, Litigation & Family Law Tom Jacobson, Litigation Marc Johannsen, Family...
Preparing for and Surviving a Business Divorce
Just like in a marriage, no one at the outset of a closely held company expects things to go south and end in divorce. But just like in a marriage, the best time to address what will happen if things do not go as hoped is at the outset when everyone is excited and...
Breaking the Ice: Appellate Advocate Brings ‘New Eyes’ to Every Subject
Name: Kay Nord Hunt Title: Shareholder, Lommen Abdo Education: B.A, political science and history, Gustavus Adolphus College; J.D., Marquette University Kay Nord Hunt began working as an appellate advocate for Lommen Abdo before there was a Minnesota Court of...
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