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The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal featured Stanley Efron, William Forsyth, Alan Eidsness, and Joseph Dixon, Jr. in the “People on the Move” section for being selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers…

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…

Business law attorneys Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser will be presenting “Get it in Writing” on September 26 as part of a series of legal seminars with WomenVenture. This seminar will provide a legal overview on important organizational documents and cover issues such as record retention, employment records, and written contracts. Clarke and…

Business law attorney Jennie A. Clarke was featured in the WomenVenture newsletter for her volunteer work with the organization.  She was joined by another Henson Efron business attorney, Rochelle L. Hauser, in developing the curriculum for a variety of sessions on legal topics for small business owners with WomenVenture Senior Client and Loan Services Officer…

Litigation and environmental law attorney Stuart T. Williams has been appointed to serve as a member on the Task Force on the Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers by President Karen Ryle of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for 2013-2014. The NABP is a professional organization supporting state boards of pharmacy in creating…

In addition to serving as Henson Efron’s managing partner, Clark Opdahl advises companies and individuals in a variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, supply and other commercial relationships, shareholder relationships and disputes, distribution/franchise relationships, intellectual property and securities issues. He has been selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers® in 2007-2013. Truly a right…

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…

A paralegal at Henson Efron since 2009, Jason K. Damberg primarily works within the family law practice, but also assists with the tax, business law and litigation groups. Jason is an active member of the Minnesota Paralegal Association and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. A social media enthusiast, Jason pens the firm’s Twitter handle…

Corporate and business law attorney John C. Levy was recently interviewed by WCCO’s Reg Chapman for his story, “Skyway Businesses Shuttering, Point Blame Toward Food Trucks.”  As an attorney with a focus on the area of Food Truck law and President of the Minnesota Food Truck Association (MFTA), Levy advocates that food trucks have “enhanced…

David Bradley Olsen, business law and litigation attorney at Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron, has been appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2013. He is one of 18 appointed to this prestigious position. The Advisory Committee is…

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…

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 attorney David Bradley Olsen attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 2013 Mid-Year Conference on June 24 – June 27, 2013 in Reno, Nevada to represent the firm’s Indian law practice group, which is led by four attorneys: Clark D. Opdahl, David Bradley Olsen, Court J. Anderson, and Rochelle L. Hauser. The…

Recently honored with the 2013 Professionalism Award by the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) Family Law Section for his manner in and out of the court room, William F. Forsyth has focused his practice extensively on family law, particularly in complex cases involving significant assets, incomes, business valuations and complicated financial situations. An attorney at…

Tax attorney Stephen L. Hopkins has co-updated a chapter for Minnesota CLE on appeals of United States Tax Court decisions to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals with John Barrie, partner at Bryan Cave. The chapter discusses the procedures that apply to review of cases on appeal from the United States Tax Court. It includes an…

Business law attorneys Scott M. Hagel and Jennie A. Clarke presented “The Devil’s in the Details: Strategies and Tactics for Effective Agreement Negotiation” at the Minnesota Associate of Corporate Counsel (MNACCA) In-House Counsel Conference on June 20. When negotiating agreements, it’s the details that keep you up at night. This session will provide an overview…

William F. Forsyth, an attorney at Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron, has been honored with the 2013 Professionalism Award by the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) Family Law Section. As a member of the Hennepin County Bar, Forsyth is highly respected by the bench and bar and was selected based on his contributions to the…

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…