From winter right into summer weather, we are enjoying the sunshine and staying busy here at Lommen Abdo. Our attorneys have written blogs on topics we anticipate you'll find interesting and helpful and we have welcomed three new Shareholders to the Lommen Abdo team. Our commitment remains to our clients as we work collaboratively on new and continuing cases. We invite you to click through this newsletter and reach out with any topics you would like us to cover in the future.
The Lommen Abdo Team
Recent Blogs
Why are COVID vaccine injuries treated differently?
There are significant differences in the process and compensation for those injured from the COVID-19 vaccine versus other vaccines such as the seasonal flu. Read thearticle by Kathleen Loucks which appeared in the March 17, 2022 Minnesota Lawyer.
To Appeal or Not to Appeal. That is the Question.
Upon receiving an adverse ruling from a district court, many people instinctively want to appeal the decision immediately and assume that doing so will quickly result in reversal. The reality is not so simple. There are many factors that must be considered before deciding whether an appeal is advisable, or even possible, in any given case. Read the article by Michelle Kuhl.
Standing Up for a Father and His Daughter
When I was brought in on a complicated child custody case, my first question to our pro bono client, a father hoping to gain physical and legal custody of his daughter, was about his motivation. I wanted to know, beyond the normal generalizations, why being a father was important to him. His answers impressed me and showed me that he was ready to do the work both through the legal system and as a parent in the real world. Read the story by Josh Feneis.
What to Expect in the Probate Process
Many people have never heard of a probate until a parent, or another loved one, passes away. Probate is the process of getting authority to access property, pay bills and expenses, and ultimately distribute money and property to the people entitled to it. Readthe article by Cameron Kelly which appeared in the May 2022 Hudson Neighbors.
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
Prenuptial agreements/antenuptial contracts are an extremely useful tool when planning for your future as a couple. Read the article by Josh Feneis which appeared in the March 2022 Hudson Neighbors magazine.
Recoverable Damages in Medical Malpractice
Kathleen Loucks describes the types of damages that are recoverable in medical malpractice in this featured video. ViewKathleen's bio.
Attorney Spotlight
Three New Shareholders
We are excited to announce the addition of three new shareholders: Wade Johnson (litigation practice), MichelleKuhl (appellate law) and Kelly Sofio (first-party automobile insurance law). We will share more on each of these attorneys in our next newsletter.
Jamie Johnson Reelected to Hudson School Board
Congratulations to Jamie Johnson, who was reelected to the Hudson, Wisconsin School Board. Jamie was the top vote getter in the election.
Presentations
Cameron Kelly on Electronic Wills
Cameron Kelly will be presenting a webinar in association with the National Business Institute on June 14, 2022, "Electronic Wills Update." Cameron was on the drafting committee for the proposed electronic wills legislation in Minnesota. The committee is hoping the Minnesota Legislature will be taking up the proposed legislation next year.
Michelle Kuhl on What Every Appellate Practitioner Should Know
Lommen Abdo was a sponsor of the ABA's Spring 2022 National Legal Malpractice Conference, which took place April 6 to 8, 2022. Barry O'Neil attended the conference which took place in Austin, Texas.
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