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 commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
As the oldest and most respected lawyer-rating publication in the United States, Best Lawyers® is a testament to its enduring precision and integrity. Below, we list the recognized attorneys, along with the categories in which they were honored.
2025 Best Lawyers® Recipients
Join us in congratulating the following attorneys for their achievements across various practice areas:
Bob Abdo
Keith Broady
- Real Estate Law
- Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
John Crawford
- Litigation – Insurance
Andrew Hunstad
Kay Nord Hunt
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
Wade Johnson
- Insurance Law
Kathleen Loucks
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
Lauren Nuffort
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Construction
Barry O’Neil
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
Kelly Sofio
- Transportation Law
These attorneys have been recognized for their proficiency and dedication to their respective fields. Their inclusion in the 2025 Best Lawyers® list reflects their commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and their impact on the legal community.
2025 Ones to Watch
The Ones to Watch list recognizes emerging attorneys who have demonstrated professional excellence in private practice within the United States. These awards honor attorneys with five to nine years of experience, highlighting their contributions during the early stages of their careers.
We congratulate the following rising professionals within our firm:
Michelle Kuhl
- Appellate Practice
- Legal Malpractice Law
Heidi Torvik
- Insurance Law
- Professional Malpractice Law
2025 Lawyer of the Year – Minneapolis
A special acknowledgment goes to Kay Nord Hunt, who has been named the 2025 Lawyer of the Year in Minneapolis for Appellate Practice. This prestigious honor is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area, underscoring Kay’s significant contributions to the legal field.
Kay has previously received this recognition in 2012 and 2018 for Appellate Law, and in 2022 and 2024 for Bet-the-Company Litigation.
Congratulations to our attorneys on these remarkable achievements. We are proud to have such dedicated professionals as part of the Lommen Abdo team, and we look forward to continuing to provide unmatched legal services to our valued clients.