The needs of our clients are varied and extensive, and with that in mind, we are continually cultivating the best team of attorneys to serve our client base. Heidi Torvik has recently joined us, focusing on medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, products...
The Long Road to Reversal (or Affirmance)
One consideration in deciding whether to appeal is how long it will take to obtain a decision from the appellate court. Luckily, most appeals in Minnesota follow a fairly predictable timeline, so it is possible to plan ahead. Ordering Transcripts The first step after...
Counting Down to Your Appeal Deadline
Whenever you are considering appealing a district court decision, it is crucial to immediately calculate the appeal deadline. Unlike some other court deadlines, the appeal deadline generally cannot be extended or waived the court. If you miss the deadline, you lose...
Ambiguity in Insurance Policy Leads to Award for Homeowner
A Warning to Insurance Companies The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion on June 6, 2022 which could have ramifications for other insurance providers. After the decision in Wesser v. State Farm Fire and Casualty, despite language in their policy, State Farm...
Family Law is Complicated, But Also Beautiful
Make sure to read part one of my blog series to catch up on this complicated family law case from Minnesota. My client showed up for every supervised visit, getting to know his now three-year-old daughter and becoming a familiar adult in her life. At this point, he...
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...
Lommen Abdo Welcomes Michelle Kuhl as Shareholder
We are happy to announce that Michelle Kuhl has been elected a shareholder at Lommen Abdo. A Love of Learning Leads to Appeals From an early age, Michelle has always enjoyed learning as much as she can about many different things. As a result, while she enjoyed...
Lommen Abdo Welcomes Kelly Sofio as Shareholder
Lommen Abdo Proud to Name Kelly a Shareholder Marc Johannsen, Lommen Abdo President, is proud to welcome Kelly Sofio as a shareholder and says of her work, “Kelly is a diligent and hard worker. Her niche cases are fascinating and the experience she brings to the firm,...
Hearsay Objections Abound in Depp/Heard Trial
The widely watched, live-streamed, defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has riveted many people, spending hours tuning into the stream to keep up. In summary, Depp is suing his ex-wife, Heard, over an article she wrote, where she described herself as a...
Standing Up for a Father and His Daughter
For the past year and a half, I have spent hundreds of hours working with a refugee father on a complicated child custody and family law case in Minnesota. I agreed to work on the case on a pro bono basis, meaning my client did not have to pay for my hourly legal...
To Appeal or Not to Appeal. That Is the Question.
Upon receiving an adverse ruling from a district court, many people instinctively want to appeal the decision immediately and assume that doing so will quickly result in reversal. The reality is not so simple. There are many factors that must be considered before...
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
Prenuptial agreements (antenuptial contracts in Minnesota) are an extremely useful tool when planning for your future as a couple. They might get a bad reputation, making it more difficult to broach the subject with your significant other, but in my experience there...
Why are COVID vaccine injuries treated differently?
Kathleen Loucks authored an article which appeared in the March 17, 2022 Minnesota Lawyer on COVID vaccines, "Why are COVID vaccine injuries treated differently?" There are significant differences in the process and compensation for those injured from the COVID-19...
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...
Josh Feneis Named Shareholder at Lommen Abdo
"We are proud to welcome Josh as a shareholder at Lommen Abdo. He has proven his dedication and legal acumen as part of the family law and business law teams, bringing both experience and empathy to his clients." – Marc Johannsen, President, Lommen Abdo. Abraham...
Sara Wilson Named Lommen Abdo Shareholder
Join us in congratulating Lommen Abdo attorney Sara Wilson on being named a shareholder! “Sara is, unquestionably, a huge asset to our team at Lommen Abdo. Her breadth of experience leads to creative problem solving on behalf of our clients and her passion is clear in...
Are Neighbor Disputes a Cause for Legal Counsel?
Neighbor disputes such as boundary disagreements, problems caused by the location of buildings and easements, or issues arising from the use and maintenance of joint driveways most often can be resolved by open, face-to-face communication. In the case of boundary...
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