News & Events
NEWS
Henningson & Snoxell is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been named by Minnesota Super Lawyers® magazine among the top attorneys in Minnesota for 2008. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. The selection for Super Lawyers are made by Law & Politics, a division of Key Professional Media, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Jeff Berg is the chair of the firm's Family Law Department. He represents clients in all areas relating to family law including custody, parenting time, property settlements, ante-nuptial agreements, and post-divorce issues. He helps clients through the difficult process of divorce with compassion and integrity. He is also an experienced mediator.
- Craig Dokken practices in the area of commercial and construction litigation in both federal and state court. Craig is active in local and state bar association activities and presently serves on the General Assembly and the Elections/Appointments Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association. He is a frequent lecturer at professional seminars and is an adjunct professor at Hamline University.
- Steve Graffunder is the chair of the firm's Real Estate Department. He practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, construction law, mechanic's liens and banking law. He is a MSBA Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist and works closely with sellers, buyers, lenders, developers, investors and contractors concerning all of their real estate needs. He is a frequent lecturer at professional seminars.
- Jim Snoxell is the chair of the firm's Business Law Department. He works primarily with business and corporate clients advising them about corporate law issues, and advising nonprofit organizations about their special legal concerns. He works with clients to present and resolve employment law problems, helps protect intellectual property rights and advises clients about business succession and personal estate planning needs.
- Mark Steffenson is the chair of the firm's Litigation Department. His litigation practice includes contract disputes, employment law, ERISA matters, insurance coverage disputes and product liability claims. He works with clients on environmental and land use matters, shareholder, partnership and franchise disputes, and represents clients in arbitration and mediation.
EVENTS
December 15, 2008
The National Business Institute is sponsoring a seminar entitled "Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care" on December 15, 2008. Susan Peterson of our Estate Planning Department will be one of two featured speakers at this day long seminar.
October 28, 2008
Steve Graffunder of our Real Estate Department will speak on the subject of Mechanic's Liens to the Minnesota Society of CPA's at their Construction and Real Estate Conference on October 28, 2008.
October 15, 2008
Janet Ampe of our Employment Law Department will be speaking on current employment issues on October 15, 2008 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 1101 Westwood River Parkway, Suite 100, Minneapolis. For additional information, please call 612-455-2200.
September 24, 2008
Henningson & Snoxell attorneys Janet Ampe and Erin Schulte will speak on the topic of "Small Businesses/Big Mistakes" on September 24, 2008. The seminar will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at MinnWest Bank at 14820 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN. For additional information or to register for the event, please contact Kay Williamson at (952) 230-9800.
September 12, 2008
Susan Peterson of our Estate Planning Department will speak at a National Business Institute seminar entitled "Refining Your Probate Skills: Streamlining Processes and Overcoming Obstacles" on September 12, 2008, at the Sheraton Bloomington. Susan's topics will be "Procedural Details - How to Speed Things Up" and "Common and Not-so-Common Probate Issues." For more information, or to register, call 1-800-930-6182.
August 20, 2008
Henningson & Snoxell participated in the 2008 Champlin Senior Info Fair. Lori Skibbie of our Estate Planning Department was on hand to discuss estate planning issues with participants. The event was held at the Champlin American Legion at 12450 Business Park Blvd, Champlin, MN on Wednesday August 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
August 7, 2008
Lori Skibbie of our Estate Planning Department discussed estate planning issues at a long term care seminar sponsored by the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. The seminar was held at the Holiday Inn - Arbor Lakes, 11801 Fountains Way North in Maple Grove on August 7, 2008.
August 5, 2008
On August 5, 2008, John Olmon of our Estate Planning Department co-presented two topics at the Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small FirmsSM 2008 conference, sponsored by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education. The topics included Keeping the Cabin in the Family Using the Recently Developed Cabin Trust - Estate Planning Strategies for the Family Asset and Will Drafting Practice Tune-up.
June 25, 2008
On June 25, 2008, John Olmon of our Estate Planning Department discussed "Keeping the Cabin in the Family" at a TopLine Federal Credit Union seminar.
June 24, 2008
Susan Peterson of our Estate Planning Department participated as a panelist for a presentation entitled "Women, Wisdom & Wine" on elder law topics. The program was held on Tuesday June 24, 2008 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Rose Arbor, 16500 92nd Avenue North, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311.
June 23, 2008
On June 23, 2008, the National Business Institute presented "Probate Practice: The Essential Basics." Susan Peterson of our Estate Planning Department presented related topics during the day-long seminar.
June 17, 2008
Lori Skibbie of our Estate Planning Department discussed estate planning issues at a seminar sponsored by the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. The seminar was held at the Holiday Inn - Arbor Lakes, 11801 Fountains Way North in Maple Grove on June 17, 2008.
June 12, 2008
On June 12, 2008, Steve Graffunder of our Real Estate Department spoke at a CLE sponsored by Half Moon Seminars entitled "Solving Minnesota Lien-Related Title Problems." Steve's topics were "Understanding Title Issues with Mortgages" and "Understanding Mechanic's Liens."
May 30, 2008
Susan Peterson of our Estate Planning Department presented the "Top Ten Reasons to Make a Will: An Estate Planning Seminar." The event was held on Friday, May 30, 2008 at MinnWest Bank Minnetonka, 14820 Highway 7, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345.
April 16 and 17, 2008
April 16, 2008 was designated National Healthcare Decisions Day. Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. along with Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center offered two opportunities to learn more about Advance Care Planning and Advance Care Directives.
January 23, 2008
Susan Peterson of our Estate Planning Department spoke at a Creative Generosity Seminar on January 23, 2008. The seminar was held at Constance Free Church. Seminar topics included: estate planning, reverse mortgages, tax benefits of giving, EZ giving and bill pay.
January 17, 2008
Janet Ampe and Erin Schulte of our Employment Law Department discussed the "Top Employment Law Mistakes" at MinnWest Bank in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
January 10, 2008
Susan Peterson and Lori Skibbie of our Estate Planning Department participated in a seminar entitled "Estate, Financial and Health Care Planning for Elder Clients." Susan's topics included Ethical Issues When Working With The Elderly and Tips and Traps When Advising An Elderly Client. Lori's topic was Long Term Care Funding Options. The event was sponsored by the National Business Institute (NBI).
