NEWS
Craig Dokken Receives AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Henningson & Snoxell is pleased to announce that Craig Dokken has received an AV® Preeminent* peer review rating from the distinguished legal directory, Martindale-Hubbell. This rating is reserved for those attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for excellence in both legal ability and ethical practice. According to Martindale-Hubbell, "AV® Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence."
Craig is a shareholder at Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. He concentrates his practice in construction, banking and commercial litigation. Craig's clients range in size from small family-owned businesses to large publicly held companies, and include general contractors, subcontractors, owners and developers, as well as lenders.
*AV® Preeminent™ is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Henningson & Snoxell Announces 2011 Super Lawyers
Henningson & Snoxell is proud to announce that real estate attorney Steve Graffunder and corporate lawyer Jim Snoxell have been selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers® magazine, listed among the state's top five percent of lawyers. Final selection for the list of distinguished attorneys is based on peer review and extensive independent research.
Steve is chair of Henningson & Snoxell's Real Estate department. As an MSBA board certified real property law specialist, he has more than 25 years experience in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, construction law, mechanic's liens, and banking law.
Jim is chair of the firm's Business Law Department. He works primarily with business and corporate clients on corporate law issues, and advises nonprofit organizations about their special legal concerns. In this capacity, he helps to prevent and resolve employment law problems, protect intellectual property rights, and plan for business succession and personal estate needs.
For more information about the selection process or methodology, visit http://www.superlawyers.com/.
Janet Ampe Named 2011 "Rising Star"
Henningson & Snoxell business attorney Janet Ampe has been named a "Rising Star" for 2011. Rising Stars are selected through peer nomination and research, and represent top attorneys 40 and under who have been in practice for at least 10 years.
Janet practices primarily in the areas of business and employment law. She works closely with a variety of for-profit and nonprofit clients, assisting with complex business and employment matters. She has also been recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) for excellence in labor law and employment law.
For more information on Rising Stars, visit http://www.superlawyers.com/about/rising_stars.html.
EVENTS
January 11, 2012 Minnesota CLE Conference Center
On January 11, Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. estate planning attorney Lori D. Skibbie was the featured presenter at an all-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar entitled, Guardianships and Conservatorships: The Basics and Beyond. Her topic was Conservatorship Annual Accounts, and her presentation included information about the following conservator responsibilities and reporting tasks:
- Duty to file
- What is filed
- Hearing on the account
- Objections to the account
Lori focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, conservatorships and guardianships, probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law. She is a frequent speaker on topics associated with conservatorship and guardianship issues, long-term care planning, and estate planning and administration, and has also authored several articles on these topics.
October 12, 2011 Metro Guardians and Conservators
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. estate planning attorney Lori D. Skibbie was the featured presenter on the powers and duties of guardians and/or conservators representing incapacitated individuals. She is a frequent speaker at various seminars on topics involving guardianship and conservatorship matters, long-term care planning, and estate planning and administration.
Lori has extensive experience assisting families with the task of appointing a guardian and/or conservator, and she represents individuals upon court approval as well.
October 6, 2011 Elder Law Institute
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. estate planning attorneys Susan Peterson and Lori Skibbie were featured presenters at the 21st Annual Elder Law Institute (ELI), co-hosted by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and the Elder Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA).
Chair of the firm’s Estate Planning Department, Susan led “Basics: Opening Your First Probate,” offering tips for effective estate administration and efficient handling of clients’ probate matters. Lori served as co-presenter for a breakout session on contested guardianships and conservatorships.
Both attorneys have extensive experience in the field. Susan practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and estate administration, and elder law. Lori regularly assists families with appointing a guardian and/or conservator, and also represents individuals upon court approval.
September 29, Lien Foreclosures Seminar
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. real estate attorney Steve Graffunder was a featured presenter and faculty member for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education's (CLE) "Lien Foreclosures in Minnesota: A Practical 'How to' Guide," a comprehensive all-day seminar on the foreclosure process.
Steve kicked off the seminar with his session on mortgage foreclosure advertisement, covering pre- and post-foreclosure considerations and notices, common pitfalls to avoid, and redemption rights and issues. Video replay will also be available.
Steve is a real property law specialist certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). He has been practicing more than 25 years in the areas of real estate, banking law, mechanics' liens and construction law.
September 21, 2011 Maple Grove Senior High School
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. estate planning attorney Lori D. Skibbie gave a presentation to Patricia Sheehan's government class as part of the school's Constitution Day celebration.
Lori focuses her practice principally in the areas of estate planning, conservatorships and guardianships, probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law.
September 21, Keeping the Cabin in the Family
Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. estate planning attorney Susan Peterson recently presented on Keeping the Cabin in the Family at a Topline Federal Credit Union seminar. Susan is chair of the firm's Estate Planning Department and practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and estate administration, and elder law.
August 17 and 24, 2011 Family Law Myth Busting
Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. family law attorney Rich Krambeer led a presentation on 11 commonly held misconceptions about the specifics of family law before the Rogers Rotary and Plymouth Biz-to-Biz networking group.
His session, "Family Law Myth Busting," provided a forum to discuss whether there is an age at which a minor child can "choose" which parent to live with and how property or an asset owned before the marriage is divided later at the time of a divorce.
Rich concentrates his practice on family law matters, litigation and appeals, mediation, and real estate law. An experienced trial attorney, he recently celebrated the 37th anniversary of his admission to practice law in Minnesota.
July 20, Rogers Rotary
Henningson & Snoxell Ltd. estate planning attorney Susan Peterson was a featured presenter for "Attorney-in-Fact Liability and Nursing Home Admission Agreements," at the Rogers Rotary meeting on July 20, 2011.
