Lawrence M. Rocheford
IN MEMORIUM (1958-2020)
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Larry Rocheford on November 27, 2020. Read more about Larry’s passing, his legal career and tributes from colleagues, friends and family.
News + Articles
Primed for Sale: How to Know When It’s Time to Sell the Family Business
In many cases, it makes more sense to sell a family business instead of passing it to the next generation to operate. During nearly five decades of practicing law, Bob Abdo has advised numerous family businesses. One thing he’s learned: “No two families are the same.”...
Minnesota Bad Faith Decision Highlights Importance of Designating Decision-Maker
As we know, the Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Peterson vs. Western National Mutual Insurance Company on January 6, 2020. That Minnesota Supreme Court decision concerned Minnesota's new bad faith statute: Minn. Stat. § 604.18. In essence, in that...
New $10,000 Minnesota Grant Now Accepting Applications
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) began accepting applications on Tuesday, June 23 for a new grant program from the State of Minnesota. To be eligible, businesses must be in good standing as of March 1, 2020, be able to demonstrate...
Biological father recognized as a legal parent of child placed for adoption without his consent
After two and a half years of litigation, a biological father has been recognized as a legal parent of his child who was placed for adoption without his consent, according to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s recent decision in T.G.G. v. H.E.S. Although the father did not...
Adjunct Professor at University of St. Thomas School of Law
Michelle Kuhl is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2020 teaching Lawyering Skills III.
When CAN You Speak to a Represented Party?
Barry O'Neil and Michelle Kuhl presented a webinar on June 12, 2020 through the Hennepin County Bar Association's Professionalism and Ethics Section on "When CAN You Speak to a Represented Party?" Overview: Rule 4.2 of the Minnesota Professional Rules of...