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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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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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New Point of View

New Point of View

We are pleased to announce that this May, Henson Efron is moving to Capella Tower, which is just across the street from our current location. We’re excited to welcome you into our new space as we continue to provide you with high quality legal services. OUR NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2021225 South 6th St,…

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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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Henson Efron Named 2021 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Henson Efron Named 2021 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Henson Efron has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 10 practice areas. These rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, feedback from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part…

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Attorney Lisa Spencer Takes Over as the Firm’s New President

Attorney Lisa Spencer Takes Over as the Firm’s New President

At a Time When Henson Efron is Flourishing in Today’s Changing Legal Market We’re pleased to announce Lisa Spencer, a long-time Henson Efron attorney and essential voice on the leadership team, is assuming the role of President this month. Clark Opdahl, the leader of our business law practice area, has been successfully managing the firm for the last 12…

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Henson Efron Named 2020 Best Law Firms by U.S News – Best Lawyers® 

Henson Efron Named 2020 Best Law Firms by U.S News – Best Lawyers® 

Celebrating 10 Consecutive Years! U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® has named Henson Efron a 2020 Best Law Firm for the tenth year in a row. The list, released today, highlights seven Henson Efron practice areas in the Minneapolis metropolitan area rankings. Two new practice areas were ranked this year and two moved…

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Attorneys Jeff Shea and Sarvesh Desai Join the Henson Efron Team

Attorneys Jeff Shea and Sarvesh Desai Join the Henson Efron Team

Henson Efron is thrilled to have attorneys Jeff Shea and Sarvesh Desai join the business law group, growing and strengthening our team and broadening our offerings. Jeff comes to us with over 30 years of real estate law experience dealing with all types of real estate issues and transactions for clients, large and small. His…

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Lloyd Stern Joins Henson Efron

Lloyd Stern Joins Henson Efron

Henson Efron is pleased to announce Of Counsel Attorney, Lloyd Stern, joined the firm on August 1st, bringing his deep experience in the fiduciary administration of complex trusts and estates to the firm. For over 20 years, he has administered trusts and settled high-valued estates with complicated tax, accounting and valuation issues. Lloyd is also…

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Attorneys selected in 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Attorneys selected in 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Henson Efron shines again in 2019 with 18 attorneys selected as Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Super Lawyer and Rising Star designations are awarded to attorneys that have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The process involves peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. The top 5% of those nominated are…

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Henson Efron Named a 2019 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace

Henson Efron Named a 2019 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace

Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune – officially 38 out of 70 in the small business category. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. Star Tribune Publisher Michael J. Klingensmith said, “The…

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Attorneys at Henson Efron Bring Light to Community Stakeholders

Attorneys at Henson Efron Bring Light to Community Stakeholders

Attorneys at Henson Efron have taken an active role in assisting Solar Commons™, a charitable organization dedicated to facilitating Solar Commons’ projects with community partners interested in supporting viable clean energy alternatives for low-income communities. The term commons, which derives from the traditional English legal term for common land, is a general term for shared…

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Melissa Nilsson is Now a Qualified Neutral Under Rule 114

Melissa Nilsson is Now a Qualified Neutral Under Rule 114

Family law attorney and shareholder, Melissa Nilsson is now a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice by Minnesota’s Judicial Branch’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program. Minnesota courts value the effectiveness of ADR as a tool for settling disputes and a great majority of marital dissolution cases, are settled through…

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Scott Emery Joins Henson Efron

Scott Emery Joins Henson Efron

Henson Efron is pleased to announce tax attorney Scott Emery has joined the firm. With over 20 years of experience counseling both businesses and individuals and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Washington University School of Law, Scott brings the talent necessary to advise clients on tax issues in a variety of areas including business formation,…

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In Loving Memory of Stanley Efron

In Loving Memory of Stanley Efron

Henson Efron founding member Stanley Efron passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the age of 87. He was an amiable and magnanimous man, dedicated to his clients and the firm. Stan was a smart and savvy lawyer with the unique ability to advise clients on a broad range of business issues and lead…

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Henson Efron Ranked Tier 1 & Tier 2 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Henson Efron Ranked Tier 1 & Tier 2 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Three practice areas were recently included in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list in the Minneapolis metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. As part of this year’s ranking, Henson Efron’s Family Law practice was named at the highest Tier 1 Metropolitan level and its Commercial Litigation and Family Law Mediation practices were recognized at the Tier…

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10 Henson Efron Lawyers Honored in the Best Lawyers in America® 2018

10 Henson Efron Lawyers Honored in the Best Lawyers in America® 2018

Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer review process and have become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Henson Efron has 10 attorneys awarded this honor for 2018. Family law attorney Alan C. Eidsness was recognized for the 20th year and Commercial Litigation attorney Joseph T. Dixon, Jr. for the 10th year. Lisa…

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Lisa T. Spencer Named 2018 Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer of the Year

Lisa T. Spencer Named 2018 Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer of the Year

A special congratulations to family law attorney Lisa T. Spencer named 2018 Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer of the Year. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a Lawyer of the Year award. Lisa T. Spencer represents clients in all areas of family law, working to reach resolution and settlement for her clients and litigating only…

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