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
SCOTUS Clarifies Requirements for Preserving Issues for Appeal
Properly preserving legal arguments at the trial court is crucial for setting a case up for a successful appeal. For years, courts across the country have been divided on whether a purely legal issue raised in a summary judgment motion must be reasserted post-trial in...
Kelly Sofio Authors Chapter 24 on “No-Fault Claims Handling & Arbitration” for the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Deskbook, 6th Edition
We are thrilled to announce that Lommen Abdo attorney Kelly Sofio has taken over authorship of Chapter 24 titled "No-Fault Claims Handling & Arbitration" for the 6th edition of the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Deskbook. This comprehensive resource is a go-to...
Recent Case Highlights Importance of Timing as Consideration for Appeal
It’s no secret that appeals can take a long time. As I described in a previous post, that is one of the factors that should be considered in deciding whether to appeal. Recently, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision that illustrates this point. Specifically,...
Surviving the Post-Pandemic Real Estate Market: Navigating Evictions and Moratoriums
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the real estate industry, particularly when it comes to evictions and moratoriums. As the country slowly emerges from the pandemic, landlords face several challenges related to evictions and moratoriums. In this blog,...
Best Practices for Preserving Electronic Evidence
In today's digital age, electronic evidence or “ESI” (electronically stored information) is becoming increasingly important in legal proceedings. ESI can include anything from emails and text messages to social media posts and GPS data. However, ESI can be easily...
Preserving Evidence for Legal Battles: The Importance of Requests for Data Preservation
Requests for data preservation are an essential part of the legal process in civil litigation. These requests ensure that electronic and physical evidence is preserved for use in a case. In this blog, we will discuss what requests for data preservation are and why...