Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lawyers in the News

Jan 12, 2026

Messerli Kramer combines with Gries Lenhardt Allen

Messerli Kramer and Gries Lenhardt Allen combine to form a 65-attorney firm.

Scales of justice and a gavel in front of a white background
Jan 12, 2026

Walz appoints Heidi Hovis to 7th District bench

Gov. Tim Walz appoints public defender Heidi Hovis as a District Court judge in Minnesota’s 7th Judicial District, with chambers in Long Prairie.

Close-up Of Two Businessman Shaking Hands In Front Of Scale
Jan 5, 2026

Cozen O’Connor, Moss & Barnett finalize merger

Cozen O’Connor has completed its merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett, expanding its Midwest presence and growing its real estate practice.

Jan 5, 2026

Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin

Taft Law completes its merger with Morris, Manning & Martin, expanding into Atlanta and Washington, D.C., and creating a 1,250-lawyer Am Law 100 firm.

Minnesota Judicial Center
Dec 22, 2025

Walz appoints Rasmusson, Beane to Court of Appeals

Gov. Tim Walz appoints Lisa Beane and Judge Anne Rasmusson to the Minnesota Court of Appeals following upcoming judicial retirements.

Judges gavel
Dec 15, 2025

Three recommended for 8th District judgeship

Minnesota’s Commission on Judicial Selection recommends three candidates to fill a judicial vacancy in the 8th Judicial District following Judge Fischer’s retirement.

Wooden gavel and book on wooden table, on brown background
Dec 4, 2025

Walz appoints Jessica Palmer-Denig chief administrative law judge

Gov. Tim Walz appointed Jessica Palmer-Denig as Minnesota’s new chief administrative law judge, leading the Court of Administrative Hearings through 2031.

Lawyer and the law with a justice scale made of brass gold metal on a glowing background as a symbol of the legal advice, system in government and society in enforcing rights and regulations.
Nov 21, 2025

OLPR seeks discipline of lawyer in conflict-of-interest case

The Minnesota ethics board seeks discipline of an attorney, alleging serious conflicts of interest in a criminal sexual conduct case involving a minor.

Minnesota Judicial Center
Nov 20, 2025

Four finalists named for Minnesota Court of Appeals seats

A merit panel recommended four finalists to Gov. Tim Walz to fill upcoming Minnesota Court of Appeals vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Bjorkman and Slieter.

Judges gavel
Nov 19, 2025

Four recommended for 10th District judgeships

Minnesota’s Judicial Selection Commission recommends four candidates to fill two 10th District vacancies in Anoka and Sherburne counties after recent retirements.

wooden gavel and books on wooden table, on brown background
Nov 14, 2025

Chief administrative law judge candidates announced

A merit panel has named three candidates for Minnesota’s next chief administrative law judge.

generic legal image, gavel and books brown background
Nov 10, 2025

Walz appoints Bies to 1st District judgeship

Gov. Tim Walz appoints attorney Ryan Bies as district court judge in Minnesota’s 1st Judicial District, replacing Judge Vicki Vial Taylor.

Top News

See All Top News

Legal calendar

Click here to see upcoming Minnesota events

Expert Testimony

See All Expert Testimony