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Firm News
Jesse Ventura Prevails at Trial: Awarded More Than $1.84M. Henson Efron represents Ventura in defamation case.
Jesse Ventura was awarded $500,000 for defamation and more than $1.34 million for “unjust enrichment” by a jury in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota Tuesday, having successfully established that Chris Kyle defamed him in his book American Sniper and in later promotional interviews. In order to succeed, Ventura had to…
Henson Efron Attorneys Selected In 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers And Rising Stars Lists
Super Lawyers Magazine named more than half of Henson Efron attorneys to the 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for the state of Minnesota. In addition, family law attorney Alan C. Eidsness was recognized in the top 10 of the overall Minnesota Super Lawyers list, a distinction he has received seven times since 2005. …
Henson Efron Elects Jaime Driggs as Shareholder
Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron recently elected Jaime Driggs as shareholder, effective January 1, 2014. Driggs is part of the firm’s Family Law practice group and represents clients in cases ranging from simple, uncontested divorces to complex proceedings involving non-marital tracing, business valuation, spousal maintenance, and division of high net worth marital estates. Driggs is an…
Clark D. Opdahl Re-Elected as Managing Partner
Business law attorney Clark D. Opdahl has been re-elected to serve as the firm’s managing partner for another three-year term, effective January 1, 2014. He has been serving in this capacity since 2008. In addition to managing the firm’s operations, Opdahl advises and represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and…
Henson Efron Ranked 2014 “Best Law Firm” By U.S. News & World Report And Best Lawyers®
Four practice areas at the Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron were recently included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list in the Minneapolis metropolitan area by U.S. News Media Group, the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. As part of this year’s ranking, Henson Efron’s Family Law and Family Law Mediation…
Henson Efron Wins Major Defense Jury Victory for Client
Henson Efron announced today a significant defense victory for its client, a provider of worldwide logistics solutions headquartered in Minnesota, in a jury trial conducted in the Dakota County District Court of Minnesota. In the lawsuit, the client was alleged to have misappropriated trade secrets of a competitor, tortiously interfered with the competitor’s agreements and…
Former Vice President Walter Mondale discusses U.S. intelligence agencies and FISA at Legal Netlink Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Conference
Henson Efron hosted over 60 members from across the country along with attorneys from Belgium, Italy, Brazil and France (to name a few) for Legal Netlink Alliance’s (LNA) 20th anniversary conference. On Friday, September 27, 2013, attendees heard former Vice President Walter Mondale speak on the topic of U.S. intelligence agencies and the Foreign Intelligence…
Henson Efron Attorneys Named As The Best Lawyers in America® 2014
Minneapolis-based law firm Henson Efron announced today that four of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®2014. (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) The four Henson Efron attorneys named as Best Lawyers for 2014 are: Joseph T. Dixon, Jr. – Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation…
Henson Efron Debuts New Branding and Website
Minneapolis-based Henson Efron announced today that it has rebranded its identity and developed a new website (www.hensonefron.com), both designed to better depict the firm as it continues to grow and offer new services through its six distinct practice groups. This is the second time in its 37-year history that Henson Efron has introduced a new…
Henson Efron Attorneys Named As 2013 North Star Lawyers by Minnesota State Bar Association
Henson Efron announced today that four of its attorneys were honored by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) as North Star Lawyers, recognizing their commitment to pro bono service in 2012. As North Star Lawyers for 2013, Christopher J. Burns, Jaime Driggs, Joseph T. Dixon, Jr. and Scott M. Hagel each volunteered 50 hours of their…
Henson Efron Attorneys Selected in 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron has announced that 11 of its attorneys were selected to the 2013 Super Lawyers list for the state of Minnesota by Super Lawyers Magazine, and four of its attorneys were selected to the 2013 Rising Stars list. In addition, family law attorney Alan C. Eidsness was recognized in the top…
Henson Efron Named 100 Best Companies to Work For by Minnesota Business
Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Minnesota Business. Henson Efron is one of only five law firms to make the 2013 Best Companies to Work For list. From data gathered in an anonymous employee satisfaction survey, Minnesota Business ranks the top Minnesota companies…
Henson Efron Adds IP Attorney J.R. Maddox to Business Law Group
Intellectual property and business law attorney, Johnathan “J.R.” Maddox has joined Henson Efron. Maddox will focus on the development and protection of clients’ intellectual property and other business assets through creative and efficient litigation and transactional legal work. Maddox brings 10 years of legal experience, much of which is focused on all disciplines of intellectual property…
Family Law Attorney Kathryn A. Graves Joins Henson Efron
Family law attorney Kathryn A. Graves recently joined Minneapolis law firm of Henson Efron, bringing her nearly 30 years of legal experience to the firm. Graves practices in the area of family law with extensive litigation experience in the trial and appellate courts on all family law issues including custody, child support, spousal maintenance and property valuation and…
David E. Martin Joins Henson Efron’s Tax Law Group
Tax attorney David E. Martin has joined Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron, and will focus his work on providing advice on federal, state and international tax issues to businesses and individuals. Martin will provide advice on income tax, sales tax, and gift and estate tax matters. Martin also will advise clients on the various tax issues arising…
Henson Efron Hires Associate Jillian M. Pearson To Business Litigation Group
Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron has announced the hiring of associate Jillian M. Pearson. Pearson will join Henson Efron’s business litigation group, which represents corporations, partnerships, limited liability partnerships and individuals in a wide range of complex civil and commercial litigation matters. Pearson will represent clients in all forums and in all types of cases, including arbitrations, administrative…
Henson Efron Ranked “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
Two practice areas at the Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron were recently recognized in the 2012-2013 “Best Law Firms” rankings in the Minneapolis metropolitan area by U.S. News Media Group, the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. As part of this year’s ranking, Henson Efron’s Family Law and Family Law Mediation…
In Loving Memory of Robert F. Henson
Henson Efron mourns the loss of Robert F. Henson, one of the leading attorneys to ever practice in the State of Minnesota. Bob epitomized what every lawyer should aspire to be: He was a highly skilled practitioner of law and our greatest friend, mentor, colleague and leader. Bob was recognized as a consummate professional by his…