Family Law

• Adoption
• 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
  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.
• 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
• Murder
• Probation Violation
• 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 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...
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
  In 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Eckberg Lammers offered support to healthcare providers and first responders by providing free basic estate planning services.
• Wills
  Both Wills and Trusts are legal documents that outline how assets will be distributed, and who will be responsible for such distribution. However, there are many key differences between a will and a trust, and depending on one’s specific circumstances, an estate planning attorney will recommend one or the other, or even both. Here are the biggest differences...
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  A “Personal Representative” is an individual nominated in a person’s will to manage the person’s estate upon their death. A “Power of Attorney” is a legal document that nominates an “Attorney-in-Fact” to act on one’s behalf in the event the individual becomes incapacitated or unable to make financial decisions for themselves. A Personal Representative does not act until after a person’s death, and an Attorney-in-Fact under a Power of Attorney acts while the individual is alive but incapacitated – the Power of Attorney terminates upon the individual’s death.
• 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