Litigation Law Minnesota + Wisconsin

Many areas of life may require a litigator at some point, from bankruptcy to employment disputes. We help individuals and businesses litigate cases, using our experience and diligence.  

We provide litigation services in the following areas: 

• Appeals 
• Bankruptcy Litigation 
• Civil Litigation 
• Commercial Litigation 
• Criminal and Traffic Defense 
• Employment Disputes 
• Insurance Coverage 
• Professional Liability 
• Real Estate & Title Litigation 
• Will Contests, Probate Litigation and Trust Litigation 

Our litigators are recognized as being among the Best Lawyers in America, on the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers, on the list of Minnesota Rising Stars and many other noteworthy accomplishments – the most important of which is successfully representing our clients.  Several of our attorneys are certified as civil trial specialists by the Minnesota State Bar Association or are board certified civil trial advocates by the National Board of Trial Advocacy: 

National Board of Trial Advocacy 

• John R. Crawford – civil trial advocate 
• Reid R. Lindquist – civil trial advocate 
• Michael R. Moline – civil trial advocate 

Minnesota State Bar Association

• John R. Crawford – civil trial specialist 
• Kathleen M. Loucks – civil trial specialist 
• Michael Moline – civil trial specialist 
• Barry A. O’Neil – civil trial specialist 

The attorneys in our civil litigation group have extensive litigation experience, as well as strong experience in alternative dispute resolution options such as mediation and arbitration. Five attorneys in this group are certified civil trial specialists/advocates: Barry O’Neil and Kathleen Loucks are certified civil trial specialists by the Minnesota State Bar Association; Reid Lindquist is a certified civil trial advocate by the NBTA; and John Crawford and Mike Moline are certified civil trial advocates by the NBTA and certified civil trial specialists by the MSBA. Keith Broady, Reid Lindquist, Barry O’Neil, Marc Johannsen, John Crawford, Kathleen Loucks, Wade Johnson and Mike Moline are on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list; Lauren Nuffort, Michelle Kuhl, Josh Feneis, Chris Scott, Heidi Torvik are on the Minnesota Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Kay Nord Hunt also lends her focus on coverage matters to this team. Ms. Hunt is a member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and has also been on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list in the area of appellate law. Experienced legal assistants provide cost effective support services. 

We have a long, distinguished tradition of leadership in handling all types of litigation matters, providing an array of services from no-fault arbitrations to complex products liability trials to appeals in the Minnesota and Wisconsin appellate courts.  We have been litigating cases for over 80 years. 

Civil litigation can often be complex. That complexity may arise from the legal issues in the case, the stakes of the lawsuit, or because the case involves controversial matters. Our litigators regularly attack such complexity with vigor, sophistication and tact. Whether advising a firm in “bet the company” litigation, representing clients in high profile lawsuits, or exercising discretion about sexual abuse claims, our attorneys are adept at handling legal and emotionally complex cases. 

We have represented clients in a number of forums, including investigations, trials, appeals, arbitration, and class action litigation. Representative clients include school districts accused of sexual abuse, legal, accounting and financial professionals with ethics, disciplinary or malpractice claims, a Catholic parish accused of clergy abuse, and businesses in a class action lawsuit due to a data privacy breach. 

Litigation services are offered in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Our practice group represents businesses, school districts, municipalities, corporations, non-profit organizations and individuals and we have handled numerous immunity issues, as well as matters involving ERISA and constitutional arguments. 

Whether you need a strong defense or want experienced advocates to pursue a business lawsuit, Lommen Abdo’s commercial litigation attorneys are skilled, innovative, and aggressive in their quest of strategic outcomes. Lommen Abdo practices in both the state and federal courts in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as serving as local counsel in these jurisdictions. Lawyers within this group have earned designations as Best Lawyers in America and are included on the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers. Newer members of the group have earned the designation of Rising Stars in the Minnesota litigation community. 

The Commercial Litigation group is chaired by Barry O’Neil. He is a certified civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. 

Every day our lawyers help businesses resolve legal challenges and manage risk. Lommen Abdo has continuously dedicated its assets to giving the highest level of legal services; whether that means trying a tough case, negotiating the best deal, or paying special attention to the details of an agreement. The firm has built a reputation for providing quality work and achieving satisfying results for our clients. Opposing counsel have come to recognize Lommen Abdo as a formidable opponent.