Legal Articles, General Practice

The Financial Judgment: It Does Not Mean You Have to Lose

If you are unable to file a response to a lawsuit, there is the possibility of turning around a default judgment, and it may not be as difficult as you think.

New Minnesota Estate Planning and Probate Laws

Despite a short legislative session in 2016, Minnesota legislators passed a number of laws affecting estate planning and estate administration, most of which became effective August 1st.

Five Hansen Dordell attorneys named to 2017 Best Lawyers list

As the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, inclusion in the publication signals not only legal expertise, but ethics and a high level of professionalism.

Hansen Dordell Receives 2017 “Best Law Firm” Award

The firm received a Tier I Ranking as one of 2017’s Best Law Firms in the United States.

Two Hansen Dordell Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyer/Rising Stars Lists.

Randall Sayers has been selected to the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list.

Hansen Dordell Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019.

James A. Schaps, Craig B. Nichols, Joseph G. Twomey, and Fred E. Kaiser. Randall W. Sayers was named in the field of Trusts and Estates Law.

Fourth Circuit Upholds District Court Preliminary Injunction Against "Travel Ban" (Injunction Remains Stayed)

On February 15, 2018, a majority of an en banc United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld the decision of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issuing a preliminary injunction against portions of the entry restrictions on nationals from six countries...

Negotiating the Collections Lawsuit: The Creditor May Worry You Will File for Bankruptcy

Even if you are not planning to file for bankruptcy and are open to negotiating a settlement, you may be surprised to find out how willing a creditor is to work with you.

BIA Amicus Invitation No. 18-02-27: "Conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Florida”

On February 27, 2018, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued Amicus Invitation No. 18-02-27, titled “Conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Florida.”

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