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2024 North Star Honorees

We are proud to announce attorneys Anne Haaland, Lloyd Stern, Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell, Christopher Burns, Lisa Spencer, Caitlin Deal, Dylan Wallace, Sarah J. Hewitt, Scott A. Neilson and Katy Graves have been named 2024 North Star Lawyers by the Minnesota State Bar Association. This newly released list honors attorneys who each donate 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services in the past year. In total, the MSBA recognized over 800 North Star Lawyers who collectively provided more than 92,000 hours of free legal assistance – an estimated value of $28 million. This recognition…
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Scott Neilson named a 2019 AcritasStar™

Scott Neilson named a 2019 AcritasStar™

Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorney Scott Neilson has been named a 2019 AcritasStar™. The Acritas Stars™ database is a client-nominated list of stand-out lawyers in private practice. Nominations are submitted by senior in-house counsel in large national and international organizations. The goal of the database and resources offered by Acritas is to provide…

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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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Allison Plunkett named a 2019 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer

Allison Plunkett named a 2019 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer

Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorney Allison Plunkett has been named a 2019 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. Allison is a part of the business law group serving a wide-array of clients from solo entrepreneurs to multi-national corporations. With a broadening range of exposure to various types of transactions, industries and size…

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13 Attorneys listed as Best Lawyers® in America 2020

13 Attorneys listed as Best Lawyers® in America 2020

We couldn’t be more proud of our 13 attorneys awarded this honor. The entire Henson Efron team of attorneys and staff work together to deliver excellence to our clients every day. It’s our mission to be the first call you make, and the last law firm you hire. Best Lawyers® lists are compiled based on…

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Lisa Spencer Named 2020 Minneapolis Family Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Lisa Spencer Named 2020 Minneapolis Family Law “Lawyer of the Year”

Henson Efron Shareholder and Family Law Attorney, Lisa Spencer, has been named 2020 Minneapolis Family Law Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with this award. This is the second time Lisa has earned the recognition of her peers (2018) in this way. Lisa…

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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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David Olsen in this month’s Minnesota Lawyer magazine

David Olsen in this month’s Minnesota Lawyer magazine

Journalist Todd Nelson from Minnesota Lawyer caught up with Henson Efron litigation attorney David Olsen in this month’s Minnesota Lawyer magazine. Read David’s interview in the July Breaking the Ice segment of the publication here: Breaking the Ice: ‘One phone call from another adventure’.

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Henson Efron’s 2019 Best Lawyers® Featured In Minnesota Monthly Magazine

Henson Efron’s 2019 Best Lawyers® Featured In Minnesota Monthly Magazine

We are proud to announce the 11 Henson Efron attorneys awarded Best Lawyers® in America 2019 have been featured in Minnesota Monthly magazine’s August publication. Minnesota Monthly magazine embodies the spirit of the state, celebrating the best arts, entertainment, food, business, politics and culture in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and greater MN. The entire Henson Efron team brings their A-game…

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Stuart Williams Elected Chair of the Minnesota Client Security Board

Stuart Williams Elected Chair of the Minnesota Client Security Board

Henson Efron Litigation Attorney, Stuart Williams, has been elected Chair of the Minnesota Client Security Board. The Board administers the Client Security Fund, which was established by the Minnesota Supreme Court to aid parties who suffer a loss because of dishonest conduct by a lawyer during the course of an attorney-client relationship. In addition, Governor…

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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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What Happens to Your Airline Miles and Loyalty Points When You Die?

What Happens to Your Airline Miles and Loyalty Points When You Die?

Unfortunately there is no universal answer. Rather, it depends on the language in the contract you have with the airline or credit card company. Some companies with rewards programs provide for their points to expire when you do. Others allow points to be transferred in accordance with a Decedent’s estate plan. So, how can you…

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Lisa Spencer Elected President of Minnesota Chapter of AAML

Lisa Spencer Elected President of Minnesota Chapter of AAML

Henson Efron shareholder and family law attorney, Lisa Spencer, was elected President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Lisa’s two-year term starts immediately as she transitions from her current role as External Relations Vice President. With over 1,600 Fellows nationally, AAML’s purpose is to provide leadership that promotes the highest…

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The Rules Around your Retirement Savings are Likely About to Change

The Rules Around your Retirement Savings are Likely About to Change

With a 417-3 vote, the House passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement bill, or SECURE Act, last Thursday. As more and more Americans are at greater risk of outliving their savings, this bill is aimed at improving the nation’s retirement system. With broad bipartisan support, it’s rumored that the Senate will pass…

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