Barna, Guzy & Steffen Announce Addition of New Shareholder
July 25, 2012 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.The Shareholders of Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. announce that Angela M. Woessner has been named Shareholder. Angela is a 2003 cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. She began her career at BGS in 2004 as an associate in the Real Estate department after clerking at the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of commercial real estate, including those related to the acquisition, sale, leasing and development of real estate. In addition to being named Shareholder, Angela was recently recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in the area of Real Estate for the 5th time. Outside of work and work related activities, Angela is Co-Chair of Lanes for Friendship, Highland Friendship Club’s flagship yearly fundraising event, as well as a member of its Development Committee. Highland Friendship Club is a nonprofit association that offers young adults with disabilities the opportunity to take part in activities and classes designed especially for them. Angela is also a board member of the Cretin-Derham Hall High School Alumni Association. Angela and her husband, Shawn, reside in St. Paul with their son, Carter.
Read MoreBarna, Guzy & Steffen Attorneys Named Super Lawyers/Rising Star
July 16, 2012 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Barna, Guzy & Steffen would like to congratulate their attorneys named to the 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers lists. This year, the law firm had five Super Lawyers and one Rising Star named to the lists. The attorneys named Super Lawyers were: John T. Buchman/Personal Injury Michael F. Hurley/Banking Jeffrey S. Johnson/Real Estate Thomas P. Malone/Business Litigation Steven G. Thorson/Real Estate And their Rising Star is: Angela M. Woessner/Real Estate These attorneys will appear in the 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine distributed to attorneys in Minnesota and the ABA-accredited law school libraries. In addition, selected attorneys will also appear in the August 2012 issue of Mpls./St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. Super Lawyers are chosen using peer nominations and evaluations which are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The firm recognizes that it is an honor to have attorneys named Super Lawyers/Rising Stars. This acknowledgement reinforces their continuing mission to be recognized as the best and most innovative law firm in their market.
Read MoreAvoid Overheating This Summer
July 12, 2012 | Adriel B. VillarrealWhen its -25 degrees in mid-January most of us Minnesotans long for the days of Summer. Well, according to recent weather records and the length of time it takes my vehicle to cool off, summer is here. We have already had a few days when mercury has been at or near 100 degrees. Add the wind, humidity and you can get a heat index that can be dangerous. The heat is most dangerous to the elderly, children and anyone exerting a lot of energy outdoors. The following tips offer a good review of how to avoid heat exhaustion / stroke. Drink plenty of water. It is important to drink fluid, especially if you are out in the sun. Water is your best option. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. Avoid beverages with alcohol, caffeine and sugar. They may sound good, but can actually speed up dehydration. Use a fan to circulate the air. Even if you have air conditioning, a fan which keeps the air moving, will let you set the thermostat several degrees higher and still be comfortable. Use your basement during the hottest hours. If you do not have air conditioning but you have a basement, set up housekeeping there for the duration. Basements are usually 10 degrees…
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