Attorney News

We are excited to announce Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell has joined the family law team at Henson Efron. With extensive experience, Elizabeth is known for guiding clients through dissolution, custody matters, domestic abuse cases, and antenuptial agreements with a careful and attentive approach. Her leadership experience, including roles as a court-appointed parenting consultant, reflects her dedication to supporting…

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate. With this shift comes the critical responsibility to manage AI in a way that is both ethical and compliant with evolving regulations. J.R. Maddox’s CAIGP certification, along with his existing credential as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), uniquely positions him to guide our clients through the complexities of…

We are pleased to announce that Henson Efron’s family law practice has been recognized by Chambers and Partners in the 2024 High Net Worth Guide.

We are proud to announce six Henson Efron attorneys have been included in Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 list of Top Lawyers in Minnesota. This list is based on an online peer-review survey sent to all lawyers in Minnesota, and thousands of votes were cast honoring excellence in all areas of practice. We are honored to have…

We are extremely proud to announce that 22 of our attorneys have been selected as 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Four attorneys are Top 100 honorees, two are included in the Top 50 Women category, and one is a Top 10 honoree! Thank you to our peers for recognizing our exceptional team of attorneys…

Henson Efron is pleased to announce that paralegal Jennessa Carlson has joined the firm. She will be a great asset to the Family Law team, bringing over a decade of experience as a paralegal in family, juvenile, and adoption law. She is dedicated to positively impacting clients’ lives, ensuring they feel supported and understood through…

We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Caitlin Deal, Joe Dixon Jr., Katy Graves, Anne Haaland, Sarah J. Hewitt, Amy M. Krupinski, Scott Neilson, Lisa Spencer, Lloyd Stern, Dylan Wallace and Kelly Zech have been recognized as 2023 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized…

Henson Efron is celebrating the career of award-winning family law attorney Alan Eidsness as he completes his 50th year of delivering exceptional service to his clients. Alan’s skill and passion for the law is validated by his winning record in the courtroom and continuous recognition by the legal community and his peers. He is the only family law…

We are pleased to announce that Allison Plunkett, business law attorney and shareholder, has been included in the 2023 Notable Women in Law award by Twin Cities Business. Allison works with a variety of clients with their real estate and corporate transactional needs.  The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space has been particularly robust and fast-paced over the…

We are pleased to announce that Rochelle Hauser, business law attorney and shareholder, has been included in the inaugural 2023 Top Women in Law award by Minnesota Lawyer. Clients know they can rely on Rochelle’s legal acumen, particularly in M&A matters, and this recognition is a testament to her dedication and expertise. Rochelle’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and…

Henson Efron is pleased to announce that Sarah J. Hewitt has been named a 2023 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer.  Sarah joined Henson Efron’s family law group in 2021 after clerking in Hennepin Family Court for more than two years.  She draws on that experience to advise clients about what they can expect…

We are extremely proud to announce 20 of our attorneys have been honored as 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.* Four of which are Top 100 honorees, as well as two Top 50 Women and an extraordinary Top 10.  Henson Efron has been delivering smart, creative and cost-effective counsel to our clients and referral partners for…

We are pleased to announce thirteen Henson Efron attorneys have been included on the Minnesota Monthly’s 2023 Top Lawyers in Minnesota list. Honorees are selected through an independent research process, which includes an online peer-review survey sent to all lawyers in Minnesota. Thousands of votes were cast to determine this year’s top lawyers in all areas…

We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland, Sarah J. Hewitt, Scott Neilson, Brigitt Orfield and Lloyd Stern have been recognized as 2022 North Star Leaders by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized 685 North Star Lawyers who, in 2022, certified that they provided at…

We are excited to welcome attorney Caitlin Deal and paralegal Kayte Knutson into the family law team. Caitlin comes to us with previous family law experience from another firm as well as a clerkship in the Fourth Judicial District’s Family Court. Kayte comes to us with over seven years of family law experience and is…

Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Ben Hamborg and Allison Plunkett were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2023. Ben Hamborg is part of the firm’s Litigation practice group and has been with the firm for over 10 years. He resolves complex legal and business disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. Allison…

Firm President Lisa Spencer was quoted in the recent Star Tribune article “In love and owning a business in Minnesota? You may need a prenup”. Lisa speaks about the importance of starting the prenup process early so that it does not interfere with wedding planning, “It’s a really hard thing to talk about, but it’s better done now than…

Henson Efron is pleased to announce litigation attorney Benjamin Hamborg has been named a 2022 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. Ben helps clients with complex legal and business matters, including business torts, breaches of contract, intellectual property, real estate issues and employment disputes. This knowledge, coupled with a strong work ethic, has led Ben to work on several high-profile…