Kate R. Kvilhaug
Areas of Practice: Vaccine Injuries, Personal Injuries, Insurance Subrogation, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Coverage, Complex Litigation, Products Liability, Construction Litigation, Business Litigation
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9314 / Email: kkvilhaug@lommen.com
Kate R. Kvilhaug / Biography
Kate Kvilhaug has a litigation background in insurance defense, personal injury/medical malpractice and business litigation. She supports Lommen Abdo’s vaccine injury, insurance coverage, insurance subrogation, personal injury, medical malpractice, complex litigation, construction litigation and products liability practices. Kate has experience in all stages of litigation from inception through trial. She especially enjoys helping injured people get the compensation they deserve.
Kate enjoys hiking with her dog, Stanley, cooking and trying new restaurants.
Education
- Minnesota School of Business/Globe University, A.A.S., Paralegal Studies, 2010
News + Articles
Employment Type Claims Allowed to Proceed Based on Actions of Independent Contractor
In Soto v. Shealey and Swift Transportation (August 2, 2018) Federal District Court Judge Tunheim allowed claims for negligent selection, negligent supervision, and negligent entrustment to go to trial regardless of whether or not the owner operator of a truck under...
U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Minnesota’s Revocation on Divorce Statute
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling assures that Minnesota’s revocation-on-divorce statute will operate to revoke all pre-divorce beneficiary designations to the ex-spouse, even on insurance policies entered into before the enactment of the Uniform Probate Code (UPC)....
Attention Zealous Advocates: Don’t Forget Your Shield – Protecting Your Practice and Avoiding Traps in Legal Ethics and Malpractice Claims
Lauren Nuffort presented at the 2018 Trial Techniques Seminar in Duluth from August 16 to 18, 2018. She spoke with Danielle Parry from Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance on the topic, "Attention Zealous Advocates: Don't Forget Your Shield - Protecting Your Practice...
Autonomous Vehicles: Threat or Opportunity
Let’s face it, our industry has been slow to adapt in the technology revolution we find ourselves in today. We operate in a capital-intensive, low-margin, fragmented industry, with a low barrier to entrance. Large and small carriers have been able to co-exist through...
Substitute Parent: What to Consider When Choosing a Guardian
I spend a lot of time talking to clients about property, but at its core estate planning is about family. Clients want to ensure that their family will be taken care of. For parents of young children, the most important family decision is the selection of a guardian....
Marc Johannsen Honored by Boy Scouts of America
Marc Johannsen recently was recognized by the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America for his volunteer work when he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. This nomination-only award is the highest award a council can bestow upon a volunteer and recognizes...