Messerli Kramer combines with Gries Lenhardt Allen
Messerli Kramer and Gries Lenhardt Allen combine to form a 65-attorney firm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chief administrative law judge candidates announced
A merit panel has named three candidates for Minnesota’s next chief administrative law judge.
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.
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