Family Law

• Divorce
  Effective communication with your spouse is crucial throughout the divorce. Consider mediation or collaborative divorce to find mutually acceptable solutions. Respectful negotiation often leads to better emotional and financial outcomes.
• Child Support
  If children are involved, their best interests should be a top priority. Learn about different custody arrangements, such as sole or joint, and the factors that influence custody determination. Understand child support guidelines to ensure your children’s needs are met.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  In Maplewood. With a focus on sensitive areas such as divorce, child custody, and domestic matters, they guide you through emotionally charged legal processes while steadfastly safeguarding your family’s best interests.
• Adoption
  For 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.
• Paternity
  As 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 Agreement
  Having 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.
• Guardianship
  Thus, 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 Support
  Minnesota’s family law statutes have recently undergone significant changes. This new legislation went into effect on August 1, 2024 and updates laws concerning custody, parenting time, spousal maintenance, antenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and assisted reproduction. Here is an overview of the key updates regarding spousal maintenance and what you need to know.
• Annulment

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  In this episode of Midwest Law Talk with Joseph Wetch, Nicole Kettwick, President of the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA), is interviewed. Nicole, a criminal defense attorney, shares insights into her journey in law and her role as HCBA President. Nicole...
• Wrongful Death
  Our 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
• Kidnapping
  In 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.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Business and corporate law: Businesses in Saint Paul may need legal assistance with issues such as contract drafting and review, compliance with state and federal laws, and disputes with other businesses.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Lommen 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
  Want to know more about disputes and how they’re handled? Midwest Law Talk has you covered. Curious about business formation and the legal steps involved? Tune in to hear leaders in the field discuss topics you’re interested in. Want more information on litigation and trade secrets? You guessed it – Midwest Law Talk is the place to be. And the best part? You don’t have to be a legal expert to benefit from Midwest Law Talk.
• Business Disputes
  Business law: If someone is starting or running a business, they may need a lawyer to help them with legal issues such as contracts, trademarks, and compliance with regulations.
• Business Transactions
  The 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 Contracts
  Mike 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, Kathleen Loucks and Kay Nord Hunt are included in the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers; Lauren
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
• Unfair Competition
  We 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 Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Employment law: If an employee or employer has an issue related to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or wage and hour disputes, they may need an employment law attorney to help them navigate the legal process.
• Employment Contract
  In Maplewood. From rectifying workplace discrimination to addressing wage disputes and ensuring the validity of employment contracts, they are your allies in preserving your rights and ensuring fair treatment.
• Employment Litigation
  Our 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

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Real estate law: If someone is buying or selling property, they may need a lawyer to help them with the legal paperwork and ensure that everything is done properly.
• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
  At Lommen Abdo, we understand the complexities and challenges of the construction industry. Our Construction Litigation Practice is specifically tailored to navigate the intricate landscape of commercial and residential construction claims.
• Real Estate Transactions
  The 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 Domain
  Real 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 Zoning
  Ontract 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 Damage
  Insurance 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.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury: If someone has been injured in an accident and wants to seek compensation from the responsible party, they may need a lawyer to help them build a case.
• Medical Malpractice
  Lommen 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

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  At 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.
• Wills
  We 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.
• Trusts
  Estate and trusts: If someone is planning for the distribution of their assets after death, or need to handle a probate case or a trust administration case, they may need an estate and trust lawyer.
• Power of Attorney
  A 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

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Our 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 Law
  Individual 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