Best & Flanagan is excited to announce that Spencer R. Riegelman has joined the firm as an associate in our Private Wealth Planning practice group. In his practice, Spencer seeks to give practical advice about the impact of wealth on future generations and create tailored solutions for each client’s unique needs. As a trusted advisor, he focuses […]
Website “Terms of Use” and “Privacy Policies” are often overlooked by many businesses but given the importance of websites to a business and the potential liabilities, they should be carefully considered. Ideally, terms of use should reflect how a website is used by the business and visitors to the site, and should include appropriate legal […]
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently hosted its Estate Planning Table of Experts panel discussion, where Jennifer Lammers, a partner in our Private Wealth Planning practice group, joined the discussion on on navigating issues such as health care directives, charitable giving, and upcoming changes to the tax landscape. “Your best tool is a good advisor,” Jennifer stated. “It’s most […]
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent filing fees are rising significantly in 2025. For example, utility patent filing fees will increase approximately 10%, design patent application fees will increase by 25%, and design patent issue fees will increase by 76%. There is also a significant new surcharge for any continuation applications filed over […]
Best & Flanagan celebrated Do Some Good Day on September 18, as part of our tradition of giving back to the communities in which we live and practice. This year’s fundraising and volunteer efforts went to two organizations focused on supporting families and young people in under-resourced neighborhoods, and those struggling with poverty or homelessness making […]
The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce will host its 2024 Business Breakfast Forum on Thursday, September 26, where Megan Kunze will be presenting on recent policy changes and laws that will affect local business owners in the area. The event will also cover the area’s demographic changes with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that twenty-one attorneys, five of whom have been listed for the first time, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 5th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers accolades recognize the top 5% of legal […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the rankings of Mary Shearen, Jennifer Lammers and our Private Wealth Planning practice group in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide. Mary Shearen is recognized as a Band 2 attorney for her Private Wealth practice which includes estate planning, probates, trusts and wealth transfers […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to welcome Savannah Welch and Kumayl Lakha as outstanding additions to our Family Law and Intellectual Property practice groups. Savannah Welch joins the firm’s Family Law practice group. Savannah’s approach to casework is based in compassion and practicality, and she prides herself in finding creative solutions for her clients. Her practice includes […]
Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that twenty attorneys from the firm have been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These attorneys will be recognized in the July/August issues of Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and Twin Cities Business. Attorneys selected in the Super Lawyers and Rising […]