Marie L. Plansky
Areas of Practice: Auto, Truck & Boat Accidents; Litigation; Personal Injuries
Office Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Direct: 715.381.7107 / Email: marie@lommen.com
Marie L. Plansky / Biography
Marie Plansky supports Lommen Abdo’s litigation practice with the experience and knowledge she has gained in over 20 years of paralegal work. Marie handles cases on both the plaintiff side and defense side, from significant medical malpractice matters to insurance defense cases relating to motor vehicle accidents. She understands both Wisconsin and Minnesota litigation, including wrongful death, product liability, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice, with the vast majority of her experience being in personal injury law. Ms. Plansky has an extensive background in case management and preparing cases for trial, including investigation, discovery and exhibit preparation. She uses Summation and Trial Director in her work.
Leadership + Activities
Education
- Minnesota Paralegal Institute
- American Bar Association Approved post-baccalaureate program, 1995
- University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, B.A., 1994
News + Articles
News You Can Use Second Quarter 2017
What should you do if your identity is stolen? Advice from Bob Abdo's personal experience. Lommen Abdo succeeds in trial - one jury trial and two court trial victories so far in 2017. Estate planning resources: a revamped web site, more blogs and a 2017 legislative...
Current No-Fault Issues for Adjusters
Kelly Sofio presented a brief discussion on the latest trends in Minnesota no-fault filings, billing by medical providers, and the status of defenses at the 2016 Twin Cities Claims Association Annual Meeting.
Where to Begin, An Overview of Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts
Cameron Kelly presented "Where to Begin, An Overview of Trusts and Revocable Living Trusts," at the National Business Institute, Trusts 101, on November 14, 2016. A continuing education course provided to attorneys, financial planners, trust officers, accountants and...
Vaccine Law 101
Did you know that for vaccine injuries, while you need a lawyer who is admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and a member of the Vaccine Bar, your lawyer does not need to be admitted in the same state where the injury occurred. This means that Lommen Abdo can...
Eighth Circuit Affirms FLSA Exemption for Motor Carrier Loader
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (covering Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska) recently reaffirmed that the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) -- not the Department of Labor (DOL) -- has jurisdiction to control...
Buyer Beware
Traditionally when we think of estate planning, we think of transferring assets upon death pursuant to wishes conveyed as part of a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Trust. Assets held in a revocable trust will pass directly to beneficiaries named in the trust...