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Henson Efron Rebrand 2025

New Look, Same Dedication to Our Clients

Henson Efron has refreshed its brand to reflect a modern perspective while staying true to the values that have always defined us. Our commitment to providing strategic guidance, practical solutions, and a people-centered approach remains unchanged.

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Henson Efron 2022 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Honorees

Henson Efron 2022 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Honorees

We are extremely proud to announce 20 of our attorneys have been honored as 2022 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…

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Nine Attorneys Listed as 2022 Top Lawyers in Minnesota

Nine Attorneys Listed as 2022 Top Lawyers in Minnesota

We are proud to announce nine Henson Efron attorneys have been included on the Minnesota Monthly publication 2022 list of Top Lawyers in Minnesota. This list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an online peer-review survey sent to all lawyers in Minnesota. Thousands of votes were cast honoring excellence in…

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2021 North Star Lawyers

2021 North Star Lawyers

We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland, Scott Neilson and Lisa Spencer have been recognized as 2021 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The Minnesota State Bar Association recognized 747 North Star Lawyers who, in 2021, certified that they provided at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services annually…

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Three Henson Efron Attorneys Contribute to 2021 Minnesota CLE Deskbook

Three Henson Efron Attorneys Contribute to 2021 Minnesota CLE Deskbook

Attorneys Christopher Burns, Maria Plese and Lloyd Stern contributed to the 2021 updated Minnesota Trust Administration Deskbook published by Minnesota CLE. They are co-authors of chapter 9 which addresses ‘Trustees’ Duties, Powers, and Liabilities.’ Minnesota CLE Deskbooks are comprehensive legal and practice-based texts written and edited by some of the best lawyers in the state. …

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Sarvesh Desai and Jeff Shea Named Firm Shareholders

Sarvesh Desai and Jeff Shea Named Firm Shareholders

Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Sarvesh Desai and Jeff Shea were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2022. Sarvesh Desai is part of the firm’s Business Law practice group. His main focus is on the areas of mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, licensing, privacy, entity formation and organization, and securities. Sarvesh…

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Three Henson Efron Attorneys Named 2021 Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year

Three Henson Efron Attorneys Named 2021 Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year

We are proud to announce three Henson Efron attorneys have been named 2021 Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year. Congratulations to Court Anderson and Ben Hamborg who won as a team and Melissa Nilsson for this prestigious honor. Court Anderson and Ben Hamborg received this honor for representing two minority shareholders in a shareholder dispute that culminated…

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Stuart Williams Recent Professional Recognitions

Stuart Williams Recent Professional Recognitions

We are proud to annouce that Stuart Williams has been re-elected President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for 2022, reappointed to a three year term on the St. Louis Park Fire Civil Service Commission, and reappointed as chair of the Policy and Planning Committee for the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.  The Minnesota Board…

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Joseph Dixon, Jr. Named 2021 Minnesota Icon Award Honoree

Joseph Dixon, Jr. Named 2021 Minnesota Icon Award Honoree

We are proud to announce attorney Joseph (Joe) Dixon, Jr. has been named a 2021 Minnesota Icon Award Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce. The Minnesota Icon awards recognize individuals with proven success throughout a lengthy and accomplished career. These honorees are leaders in their field who have been active in their communities…

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Henson Efron Welcomes Sarah J. Hewitt to the Family Law Team

Henson Efron Welcomes Sarah J. Hewitt to the Family Law Team

Henson Efron is pleased to announce that Sarah J. Hewitt has joined the firm. She will be a great asset to the Family Law group, bringing her experience in complex custody cases and other family law issues. Her clients value her listening skills and genuine interest in helping find solutions that improve their lives. In her new…

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Lisa Spencer Featured in Recent Spotlight On Article Published by Capital Analytics Associates

Lisa Spencer Featured in Recent Spotlight On Article Published by Capital Analytics Associates

Henson Efron President, Lisa Spencer, was recently featured in a Capital Analytics Associates, Invest: Minneapolis-St. Paul series, Spotlight On article. Invest: Minneapolis-St. Paul is a comprehensive business review analyzing the key opportunities and issues within Minneapolis-St. Paul. The 9-to-5 schedule is a thing of the past but practicing law in a hybrid model is also…

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2020 North Star Lawyers

2020 North Star Lawyers

We are proud to announce Henson Efron attorneys Christopher Burns, Jaime Driggs, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland and Scott Neilson have been recognized as 2020 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The MSBA recognized over 757 North Star Lawyers who, in 2020, certified that they provided at least 50 hours of pro bono…

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Anne Haaland and Scott Emery Named Firm Shareholders

Anne Haaland and Scott Emery Named Firm Shareholders

Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Anne Haaland and Scott Emery were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2021.  Anne Haaland is part of the firm’s Family Law practice group. She handles cases involving divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance and complex property division. Anne has been recognized as…

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