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,...
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...
Last week, I stood in a room full of sharp advisors, attorneys, and planners and asked a simple question: Is AI a tool… a threat… or both? You could feel the hesitation. Some people leaned forward—curious. Others leaned back—skeptical. And a few probably...
Many parties on appeal are understandably nervous when their case is scheduled for oral argument. In this blog post, appellate attorney Michelle Kuhl answers some of the most frequently asked questions about oral argument. 1. Do clients have to attend oral argument?...
If there’s going to be an appeal in your case, you will want to prepare early so you can make an adequate record, preserve your arguments, and accurately assess your risk. But how do you know which cases are going to be appealed? Here are a few of the most common...
Divorce and family disputes are often emotionally exhausting and financially stressful. Many people assume the only way to resolve these issues is through courtroom litigation, but that is not always the case. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers families...
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