Family Law

• Guardianship

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Sydney Tombers is an attorney in our Municipal Law Groups who focuses primarily on municipal prosecution. Her experience, working in many aspects of the criminal justice system, including criminal defense, child protection, and violent crime positions her to be a strong advocate for the municipalities she serves as well as our community.
• DUI/DWI
  While in law school, Sydney had an externship with a Hennepin County Judge where she learned the importance in both sides of criminal justice. She worked alongside the judge in DWI/Drug treatment court and experienced the importance of addressing the criminal behavior with treatment to reduce recidivism.
• Wrongful Death
  Our attorneys are experienced in handling wrongful death claims due to a number of causes including car accidents, semi-truck accidents, assaults, medical negligence and many more.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
  Tom Weidner, lead attorney for Eckberg Lammers in Polk County Sexual Assault Case, stated, “We believed our clients had a very strong case. We certainly were pleased with the jury’s findings, but are frankly more grateful that our clients can now realize some sense of closure and focus on the healing process. We are very honored to have represented each of our clients in this matter.” Read full article
• Robbery
  She also worked for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, working as a Certified Student in the Child Protection Division and Adult Prosecution Division. She handled cases with child victims ranging from assault to neglect and endangerment along with adult violent felonies such as firearm possession, armed robbery to murder cases.
• Burglary
  Imran has been a trial attorney in the public sector for over 17 years. His extensive experience is recognized both in the courtroom and the community. Working extensively with victims of crime has provided Imran with the passion needed to succeed in the courtroom. He has handled some of the most complex cases, including homicide, rape, domestic violence, narcotics related and burglary cases.
• White Collar Crimes
• Misdemeanors
  We are pleased to announce Sydney Tombers has joined the firm’s Prosecution Team. Her primary focus will include misdemeanor prosecution for the firm’s municipal clients. Her experience working in the many aspects of the criminal justice system positions her to be a strong advocate for the municipalities she serves as well as our commun
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
  With over 33 years of criminal law experience prosecuting violent offenders, drug crime, homicide, environmental law, and mental health – Andy is a highly accomplished lawyer who has managed and prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, bringing an excess of 100 cases through trial. He has managed complex litigation, jury trials...
• Assault
  Kari has over seven years of criminal law experience. Prior to joining Eckberg Lammers, she was the Assistant County Attorney in Morrison County and Rice County, where she prosecuted all levels of criminal matters from charging to trial, including DWI, assault, domestic assault, and criminal sexual conduct.
• Murder
• Probation Violation
  Joe is a shareholder with Eckberg Lammers and an attorney in our Municipal practice area and serves as one of our lead criminal prosecutors. He specializes in criminal prosecution for the Cities of Blaine, Ramsey, Woodbury, East Bethel, and Oak Park Heights. From charges and arraignment to trial, verdict and sentencing, along with contested evidentiary hearings and probation violations, he regularly handles all facets of misdemeanor prosecution for the cities we serve.
• Homicide
• Hit and Run

Business and Corporate Law

• Mergers and Acquisitions
  The mergers and acquisitions team at Eckberg Lammers delivers a full-spectrum of legal services and representation to clients involved in the purchase, sale or consolidation of a business. Our attorneys work diligently and efficiently with all involved parties to protect your interests and ensure every aspect of the transaction is handled correctly.
• Business Formation
  As an attorney in our Banking & Finance and Business groups, Tom Loonan serves as one of the firm’s lead contractual attorneys. Tom regularly works with both individual and business clients assisting in business formation and business development. He also provides his clients with a variety of transactional services when needed, having represented all sides in transaction matters. Tom is well prepared to assist his clients in handling a wide variety of commercial law issues and regularly assists with...
• Business Disputes
  As a business litigation, personal injury/workers’ compensation, and municipal attorney, first and foremost I help people resolve their disputes, whether they are related to business dealings gone awry, real estate problems, contract disputes, or people who are injured and fighting with insurance companies. Assisting with dispute resolution ensures businesses and individuals can work through their disputes, receive what they are entitled to, and then get back to business as usual, which improves and strengthens all aspects of the community.
• Business Transactions
  As an attorney in our Business, Commercial Law and Real Estate groups, Michael Dixon serves clients as one of the firm’s contractual attorneys. Michael regularly works with both individual and business clients, assisting in business formation and business development. He also provides his clients with a variety of transactional services when needed, having represented all sides in transactional matters. Michael is well prepared to assist his clients in handling a wide variety of business and commercial law issues and regularly assists with Business Transactions, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Franchise Law and Business Succession Planning. Michael focuses on...
• Limited Liability Companies
• Construction Contracts
• Trade Secrets

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
  From drafting an employee handbook to defending a wrongful termination claim, Eckberg Lammers provides a full spectrum of legal services designed to protect your business from potential liability.
• Employment Contract
• Employment Litigation
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Prior to joining Eckberg Lammers, Eric spent several years as a shareholder at Stein & Moore, P.A. in St. Paul, MN where he practiced in the areas of banking, bankruptcy, and collections. He is a graduate of The University of Texas School of Law.
• Premises Liability
  Whether it’s a slippery floor, an uneven sidewalk, or other hidden hazards-property owners have a duty to provide entrant(s) on their property reasonably safe conditions. Commonly referred to as “premises liability” these claims maybe brought against the property owner under the following circumstances...
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
  Christina Benson is an attorney in our Municipal Law and Labor & Employment groups. She focuses her practice on enriching our municipalities throughout Minnesota by providing guidance on land use and zoning matters, contracts, employment law, economic development, ordinance review and municipal leasing.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Imran is a shareholder with Eckberg Lammers and the Senior Director of Training, Consulting and Investigation Services. As a career long trial lawyer, he also focuses his practice on Complex Litigation, Personal Injury, and Municipal Prosecution.
• Medical Malpractice
  Medical Providers are required to exercise reasonable care in accordance with the standards of care for their profession. In Minnesota, to prove a medical negligence claim you must show that a provider breached the standard of care in their industry and that breach directly caused injury or in some instances death to an individual. We handle medical malpractice cases against medical professionals in the following areas...
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  According to a study from the Center for Disease Control, there are approximately 4.7 Million dog bites in the Unites States each year, of which 800,000 require medical care. In Minnesota a dog owner is responsible for damages when their dog attacks or injuries a person “without provocation.” These claims are then generally brought under the dog-owners homeowner’s policy to help cover medical bills as well as pain and suffering.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Patrick Boley is an attorney in our Estate Planning, Trust and Probate practice area. He obtained his LL.M. (Master of Law) in Taxation and a Certificate of Estate Planning from Georgetown University. With more than 18 years, he offers exceptional skills and knowledge to his clients across a platform of legal practice areas and offers exceptional skills and knowledge to his clients.
• Wills
• Trusts
  Whether you’re working with the courts to transfer assets out of a deceased loved one’s name or following the directives of a pre-existing trust agreement, Eckberg Lammers can help you navigate the often complex – and sometimes delicate – issues that arise when closing an estate after death.
• Power of Attorney
  Whether it’s drafting a will, establishing Power of Attorney for a loved one or completing a health care directive, planning for the future – whatever it may bring – is the smartest way to protect your family and assets during uncertain times. At Eckberg Lammers, we deliver custom estate planning services specific to your individual needs so you can enjoy peace of mind today and avoid unnecessary stress tomorrow.
• Probate
  In addition to franchise and distribution law issues, we assist our franchise and distribution law clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin with ancillary issues including: general business and commercial litigation; business organization services; commercial real estate services; employment consulting, investigation, and litigation services; merger and acquisition services; and succession planning, estate planning, trust, and probate services.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  – Member, Business Law Section, Public Law Section, Bankruptcy Law Section, Civil Litigation Section, Consumer and Creditor Law Section
• Foreclosure
  In the event that a commercial lending agreement defaults, we quickly step in to protect our client’s rights and develop strategies to minimize financial loss. We have extensive experience in foreclosure and relinquishment agreements, deeds in lieu of foreclosure and enforcement of forbearance agreements.
• Tax Law
• Debt Collection