- Divorce
- Child SupportEnsuring that both parents provide adequate support to the parties’ children is essential. The costs of raising children are ever increasing and it is crucial that adequate child support, medical support, and an equitable division of the costs incurred for the children is ordered by the Court. Our attorneys will work diligently with you to obtain the legally required level of support.
- Child Custody and VisitationFor the past year and a half, I have spent hundreds of hours working with a refugee father on a complicated child custody and family law case in Minnesota. I agreed to work on the case on a pro bono basis, meaning my client did not have to pay for my hourly legal...
- AdoptionFor many families, adoption is the preferred way of forming a forever family. Our experienced attorneys and staff at Lommen Abdo can help you decide which form of adoption is best for you and then assist you with the legal details of completing private placement, foreign, and stepparent adoptions in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- PaternityAs more families today have children when the parents are not married, paternity actions are needed to create the basis upon which to award custody and parenting time and to order child support and medical support. We will assist you in bringing the paternity, custody and support proceeding that will result in the best result for your family.
- Premarital AgreementHaving a clear understanding about what will happen upon divorce or death is the basis for a strong and clear relationship. Having an antenuptial agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement) prior to marriage allows the parties to clearly understand how property will be divided, whether alimony or maintenance may be payable, and what provisions will be made in estate planning should the marriage end. Our attorneys will help you draft, negotiate and finalize the agreement that best suits your needs and objectives.
- GuardianshipThus, a properly prepared estate plan can avoid a Conservatorship (assets) or Guardianship (personal needs) proceeding over your estate. Compared to the cost, stress, and burden of a Conservatorship/Guardianship proceeding, which is conducted in court, an estate plan can be very attractive.
- Spousal SupportThere is no set formula for determining spousal maintenance in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Our attorneys will look at your unique situation, including length of marriage, children under 18, living arrangements, education level and disparities in earning potential, to help determine a fair payment.
- Annulment
- Criminal DefenseWhen I started law school, I thought I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney, because that’s what you see the most in TV and media and I knew I wanted to do work in criminal defense, police misconduct, civil rights, etc. However, I also wanted to keep my options open and explore more facets of law, because I’ve found it’s important to have an understanding of a broad range of practices, even if it’s not my expertise. I clerked at the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office while in law school, which gave me a great initial experience and understanding of working with clients, and the complexities of the criminal justice system.
- Wrongful DeathOur Catastrophic Injury practice is here to help with your wrongful death claims, product liability, spine and spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, severe paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia) and loss of hearing or sight. We work carefully with you to understand the full ramifications of your injury or the death of your loved one, and then advocate tirelessly for you to receive the compensation you deserve.
- Assault
- KidnappingIn cases involving families that live and work in multiple countries, there are often times when children spend time in two or more countries and disputes arise as to custody and parenting time. In certain instances, a parent will refuse to return a child to his or her customary home. This will require the intervention of courts across transnational boundaries and the enforcement of the divorce or custody decrees to obtain the return of a child. We can help you understand, navigate and litigate this complicated system to get your child back or ensure the return of a child to their customary home.
- Corporate LawLommen Abdo attorneys assist with entity selection and formation as well as ongoing corporate governance and compliance, including preparation of organizational documents, shareholder/member control agreements, and corporate resolutions.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsLommen Abdo’s Mergers and Acquisitions attorneys represent clients of all types and sizes involved in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions and other transactions involving the purchase and sale of businesses, as well as in the related financing. They work closely with other members of our firm in handling the various tax and other issues that often arise with the purchase or sale of a business. Lommen Abdo assists clients in all phases of the transaction, from the initial planning and due diligence stages, through the negotiation and execution of the acquisition documents, to the final closing and post-closing matters.
- Business Formation
- Business DisputesLommen Abdo attorneys are also adept litigators in the construction industry. Our services include contract disputes, insurance coverage and defense, general litigation, and more for product manufacturers, insurers and property owners and others.
- Business TransactionsThe pathway to a successful emerging growth company is full of wrong turns, dead ends and a few land mines. To successfully navigate the potential pitfalls, you will need experienced advisors who have “been there and done it.” Our team of lawyers are experienced business counselors and former venture capital professionals who have advised companies from inception to IPO. We bring a strategic perspective to our clients’ business transactions and leverage our extensive networks to achieve strong business minded results. We look forward to guiding your emerging business down a pathway to success.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Construction ContractsMike Moline has a national trial practice concentrating on construction defects, products liability, commercial litigation and first-party insurance coverage claims. He has tried more than 50 jury trials and argued more than 500 binding arbitrations. Keith Broady handles wage and hour claims against contractors by unions, title disputes in state and federal courts and the drafting of effective and protective construction contracts. Kathleen Loucks represents individuals and associations in construction defect cases and defends general contractors, subcontractors and window manufacturers in state and federal courts and in arbitration. Keith Broady, Reid Lindquist, Barry O’Neil, Mike Moline and Kay Nord Hunt are included in the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers and Lauren
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual Property
- Unfair CompetitionWe know how important it is for your business to protect its intellectual property, including trademarks and copyrights and laws in these areas are changing all the time. Trademark disputes can include trademark infringement, unfair competition and trademark dilution. We represent clients in all these types of trademark disputes, including trademark infringement, unfair competition and trademark dilution. Our team is skilled at enforcing and protecting trademarks and copyrights and we will help you every step of the way, including trials and appeals.
- Employment ContractWe offer a spectrum of services from forming and implementing new business entities to corporate governance and compliance to transactions to acquisitions to business succession planning. Our clients range from individuals and small or start-up businesses to closely held and family-owned businesses to private and publicly-held corporations. We are happy to help you with choice of entity decisions, business operational contracts, business financing, employment law defense, employment agreements, executive incentive plans and agreements, real estate acquisition, sales, development, financing and litigation, estate and succession planning and probate, mergers and acquisitions, securities, shareholder disputes and tax law.
- Employment LitigationOur employment practice group provides representation related to employment policies, procedures and best practices; investigation and training; and claim resolution assistance. We also have an employment litigation practice if matters must be litigated.
- Non-compete Agreement
- Severance Agreement
- Real Estate LitigationWe offer a wide array of services and can help with due diligence, reviewing, and analyzing collateral and title related issues. We are also adept at drafting, negotiating and interpreting loan documentation. Our team has experience assisting lenders who are working through troubled loans, real estate law, bankruptcy proceedings and community banking.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationOntract disputes, warranty compliance, construction defect prosecution and defense, insurance coverage and defense (including tenders of defense and indemnification, reservation of rights), general litigation and ADR, payment collection, including mechanic’s lien filing and prosecution and bond claims litigation and property subrogation. This area of the law can be complicated, but our attorneys know the ins and outs of the industry and are undeterred by complicated and multi-faceted cases.
- Real Estate TransactionsThe real estate lawyers at Lommen Abdo understand the ins and outs of the industry and have years of experience. We understand that real estate issues can happen for any number of reasons, and we’re here to help with compassion and care. We have worked with numerous landowners who want to acquire, lease, sell, or finance property and we also help business clients with their real estate sales, purchases and leases.
- Eminent DomainReal estate litigation covers disputes arising from purchase agreements through zoning and land use issues, eminent domain and much more. The experience we bring to these cases allows you peace of mind, knowing we will work diligently on your behalf.
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningOntract preparation and review, compliance review, regulatory compliance (OSHA, Department of Labor and Industry; Department of Commerce), buy/sell agreements, land use planning and zoning development. These services are key to our clients’ success and can mean the difference between a well thought out and successful construction project and one marred with legal issues down the line.
- Property DamageInsurance policies sold to corporate policyholders protect against a wide variety of risks, including liability or loss resulting from property damage, bodily injury, business-auto policies, defective products, data breaches and other internet-related claims, mass torts, business interruption, man-made and natural disasters, business torts, environmental damage, employment claims, professional liability, and crime/fraud. The major types of insurance policies purchased by corporate policyholders include general liability policies, directors and officers liability policies, fiduciary liability policies, employment practices liability policies, errors and omissions and professional liability policies, first-party property and business interruption policies, cyber liability, title insurance, marine insurance, crime/fraud policies, environmental impairment policies, and a wide variety of specialty products, such as cargo policies. Insurance programs sold to and purchased by corporate policyholders can include several layers of insurance, with a primary insurance policy that sits above a deductible (or self-insured retention) and, at times, multiple layers of excess policies sitting above the primary policy. Large claims can often implicate coverage under dozens of policies sometimes spanning years or decades.
- Personal InjuryAt Lommen Abdo, we strive to cultivate a hard-working, collaborative, and caring team of lawyers. We are pleased to introduce attorney Joseph Wetch, who has recently joined the firm. Joseph’s practice is focused on civil litigation, construction, contract litigation, insurance, personal injury defense, and professional liability defense.
- Medical MalpracticeLommen Abdo’s medical malpractice attorneys are licensed to practice in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and, in partnership with other medical malpractice attorneys, handle medical cases in other states as well. If you believe you or a loved one has a medical malpractice claim, you should act quickly to meet your state’s time deadlines. Missing a deadline may prevent you from bringing a medical malpractice case.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAt Lommen Abdo, our estate planning team is focused on creating peace of mind for our clients in the Twin Cities area, Hudson and the St. Croix River Valley. We understand that your estate plan may not always be at the top of your to-do list. We also understand that having an intelligent estate plan in place will help you sleep better at night. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind through the preparation of tailor-made estate plans designed to protect the things that matter most in life.
- WillsWe take a practical approach to will and trust disputes, weighing the expense, time and stress involved with full–scale litigation against finding the best result for everyone involved. When litigation is necessary, we have the skills and resources to take the dispute to court.
- TrustsThe fiduciary of an estate or trust has a responsibility to the estate, to the beneficiaries and to the court. Lommen Abdo attorneys have the experience and knowledge to guide you through probate and trust administration.
- Power of AttorneyA Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is used to provide authority to a person, in whom you have the utmost trust and confidence, to make decisions regarding health care treatment when you are unable to provide informed consent.
- Probate
- BankruptcyOur bankruptcy litigation attorneys bring a combination of transactional strength and litigation experience to each bankruptcy matter they handle on behalf of our clients. Many of these attorneys are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Foreclosure
- Tax LawIndividual and business income tax planning, tax-free reorganizations, tax-exempt organizations, tax controversy issues before the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies and other tax matters