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BGS Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 9, 2013 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Barna, Guzy and Steffen would like to congratulate their attorneys named to the 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers lists. This year, the law firm had five Super Lawyers and two Rising Stars 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 the Rising Stars: Angela M. Woessner/Real Estate Timothy D. Erb/Real Estate These attorneys will appear in the Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine to be published in August 2013 and distributed to attorneys in Minnesota and the ABA-accredited law school libraries. In addition, selected attorneys will also appear in the August 2013 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 MoreBGS Business Law Attorney To Participate in Small Business Seminar
March 4, 2013 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Corporate & Business Law attorney Daniel Ganter is participating in a National Business Institute Seminar this spring entitled: Helping Your Client Buy or Sell a Small-to-Medium Sized Business. This seminar will take place May 7th at Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington. This basic-to-intermediate level course provides an overview of how to effectively advise a purchase or sale of a business and is intended for: Corporate/Business Attorneys Real Estate Attorneys General Practitioners In-House Counsel CPAs Registered Tax Return Preparers CFOs Presidents and Vice Presidents Dan will present an in-depth look at ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS regarding business sales in the afternoon from 3:30 – 4:30. His presentation will address the following issues: Identify Who Will be Your Client Clearly Define the Role of the Advisor at the Outset to Avoid Conflict of Interest Maintain Confidentiality Identify and Respect Ethical Obligations to Non-Clients Exercise Independent Judgment on Behalf of Your Client For more information or to register for this event please click Here.
Read MoreBGS Litigation Attorney Joan M. Quade Featured in MNCREW Profile
February 11, 2013 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.MNCREW (Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women) is a professional association of women in Minnesota’s commercial real estate industry. It was founded in 1995 and now has more than 200 members. These members practice in all areas of the commercial real estate industry including development, appraisal, finance, law, leasing, brokerage, title insurance, marketing, architecture, property and asset management. BGS Litigation Attorney Joan Quade has been a member of MNCREW since 1999. This February, Joan’s Member Profile was featured in their online newsletter and contains information about her career path and practice, as well as backgrounds on her achievements both personal and professional. The article can be read in full at February MNCREW Newsletter. Congratulations Joan!
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