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BGS Paralegal Terry Pahl Receives Legion of Merit
August 1, 2012 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Family Law Paralegal Sergeant Major Terry Pahl (Ret) was recently awarded one of the highest ranking ribbons/honors in the United States Army. SGM Pahl is the recipient of the Legion of Merit. This award is the 7th highest honor in the United States Army, above a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Soldier’s Medal. This honor recognizes his “exceptionally meritorious service in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating a 40-year career as the Command Paralegal Noncommissioned Officer, 214th Legal Operation Detachment, United States Reserve Legal Command.” He served his country with distinction and excellence and upon retirement is recognized for the performance of duty that represents exemplary service in the finest traditions of the Army. SGM Pahl retired from the United States Army Reserves on March 1, 2012. He continues work as a paralegal in the civilian field as Family Law Paralegal for the firm. He has more than 26 years of experience as a paralegal in the areas of Civil Litigation, Workers Compensation, Child Support and Family law. Barna, Guzy & Steffen wishes to congratulate SGM Terry Pahl on this outstanding achievement as he is recognized for his distinguished service to our country. We are honored to continue working alongside a true military hero. Established in 1938, Barna, Guzy & Steffen provides a variety…
Read MoreBarna, 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.
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