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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 Litigation attorney, David Bradley Olsen was quoted in a February 26 Star Tribune article regarding the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that people who care for sick or elderly family members in their home are entitled to unemployment benefits. Olsen notes that this case is similar to a recent case he litigated on…

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…

Business law attorney John C. Levy recently founded the Minnesota Food Truck Association (MFTA), an industry organization that will advocate for the unique issues facing the fast-growing food truck industry while supporting the vitality, diversity and quality of food trucks as they serve the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota food community. As part of his…

In a Star Tribune article titled “Relative Caregivers Catch a Break,” Henson Efron attorney David Bradley Olsen is acknowledged for his work representing eight home-care agencies and nine relative caregivers in Healthstar Home Health Inc. vs. Jesson, successfully challenging the legislature’s effort to cut a caregiver’s personal care assistant wages if the caregiver is related…

Alan C. Eidsness, head of the Family Law practice group at the Minneapolis law firm of Henson Efron, was honored as a 2012 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer. The honor recognizes the best achievements in the Minnesota legal profession based on the attorney’s leadership, involvement in major cases or other newsworthy events, excellence in corporate…

The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy has elected Henson Efron attorney Stuart T. Williams as its vice president for 2013. The Board’s seven members are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor. Of the seven members, five Board members must be pharmacists, and the other two public members. The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is responsible for the…

The Minnesota Board of Nursing, the state’s second-largest health licensing board, re-elected Henson Efron shareholder Stuart T. Williams as its vice president to a full-year term for 2013. The Minnesota Board of Nursing is responsible for licensing and regulating more than 110,000 nurses and all nursing school programs in the state of Minnesota. Williams has served as…

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…

Business law attorney Scott M. Hagel conducted a nation-wide live video broadcast in conjunction with the National Business Institute, titled “Helping Your Client Buy or Sell a Small-to-Medium Sized Business.”     Image Source: www.nbi-sems.com/

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…

Henson Efron, P.A. announced today that four of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) The four Henson Efron attorneys named as Best Lawyers for 2013 are: Joseph T. Dixon, Jr. – Litigation and Commercial Litigation Alan C….

Henson Efron Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration attorney, Christopher J. Burns, and Family Law attorney Lisa T. Spencer recently presented “Estate Planning in Uncertain Times: Divorce, Death and Taxes” before both Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Estate Planning Council (Twin Cities Estate Planning Council) members as well as at AdvisorNet Financial, a financial advisory firm….

Business Law attorney Scott M. Hagel was recently a panel presenter on “How to Sell Your Business at the Right Time for the Right Price” at a seminar sponsored by Sunbelt Business Brokers. Hagel, along with the other panel members, discussed the value drivers of a business, business valuation approaches and what business owners need…

Henson Efron partner Scott M. Hagel recently presented an advanced level business law seminar through the National Business Institute. The webcast, Pave the Way for a Smooth, Advantageous Business Deal, featured tips for navigating the complicated processes involved with mergers & acquisitions (M&A). Hagel will speak on acquisition structures and M&A tax procedures. Hagel focuses…

Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron, P.A. today announced that 10 of its attorneys were named in 2012 Super Lawyers for the state of Minnesota by Super Lawyers Magazine, and five attorneys were named in 2012 Rising Stars. In addition, family law attorney Alan C. Eidsness was recognized in the top 10 of the overall Minnesota…

Henson Efron, P.A. announced that attorney Joseph T. Dixon Jr. will be honored with the 2012 Professionalism Award by the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) on May 24, 2012. As a member of the Hennepin County Bar, Dixon was selected based on his commitment to the highest of professional standards in the legal community. With…