We are pleased to share that Lauren Nuffort has been elected to the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) Board of Directors for 2024 to 2026. About the MDLA The MDLA is a respected organization dedicated to supporting defense attorneys throughout Minnesota....
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...
17 Lommen Abdo Attorneys Named to 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Lommen Abdo proudly announces the inclusion of a number of our attorneys in the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These individuals have shown exceptional skills and commitment to their practice areas. Join us in congratulating them for their...
Lommen Abdo Attorneys Honored in Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 Top Lawyers List
Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 Top Lawyers List We are thrilled to announce that 15 of our attorneys at Lommen Abdo have been recognized in Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 Top Lawyers list. This accolade highlights their dedication, skill, and outstanding contributions in their...
Ten Lommen Abdo Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers®
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...
Celebrating Our 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
At Lommen Abdo, we are thrilled to announce and celebrate the exceptional legal talent in Minnesota as we recognize our 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. These esteemed attorneys have demonstrated outstanding skills, legal acumen, and an unwavering...
Lommen Abdo Attorneys Co-Edit and Author the 2023 Update to the 5th Edition of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook
We are pleased to announce that Lommen Abdo lawyers John Crawford and Lauren Nuffort have been diligently co-editing and contributing to the 2023 update of the 5th edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, which was published on April 19, 2023. The Deskbook,...
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...
Lommen Abdo Collects Toys and Funds on Behalf of Toys for Tots
Collecting Toys This Holiday Season The attorneys of Lommen Abdo have collected toys and raised funds for Toys for Tots since 2006, including this holiday season. Through the gift of a new toy, Toys for Tots hopes to bring the joy of Christmas and send a message 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...
Lommen Abdo Attorneys Co-Edit and Author Updated 5th Edition of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook
We are proud to announce that Lommen Abdo attorneys John Crawford and Lauren Nuffort have been hard at work co-editing and authoring chapters of the 2021 update of the 5th edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, published July 9, 2021. The 26 chapter Deskbook...
Legal Malpractice – What’s in a Name?
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently clarified that an attorney misconduct claim couched as a breach of fiduciary duty claim is still a claim for attorney malpractice and subject to the expert affidavit requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 544.42. In short,...
Tales From the Trenches From the Defense Perspective
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly presented challenges to the way we operate in both our personal and professional lives. In the legal setting, perhaps the most challenging is how we conduct jury trials during this time. With that in mind, what issues should...
Recent Decision Reaffirms Coverage Follows the Vehicle – Not the Person
A recent decision from the District of Minnesota reaffirmed that under Minnesota law third-party liability insurance coverage follows the vehicle, not the person. Therefore, insurance policies may contain provisions that do not extend coverage to certain vehicles,...
A Systematic Approach: Defending Claims Involving Future Radiofrequency Neurotomy Treatments
An article which John Crawford and Lauren Nuffort authored, “A Systematic Approach: Defending Claims Involving Future Radiofrequency Neurotomy Treatments,” appeared in the Summer 2020 newsletter of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar...
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...
Insurance Law Essentials: Misrepresentation or Omission in Applications for Insurance
Lauren Nuffort and Jenneane Jansen spoke on October 15, 2019 as a part of Minnesota CLE's Insurance Law Essentials webcast series. They presented on "Misrepresentation or Omission in Applications for Insurance." Program description: Join Minnesota Insurance Law...
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]...
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