Seatbelts Save Lives
April 23, 2014 | Jon P. EricksonMy family was recently reminded of the importance of Buckling Up. Above is a photo of my wife’s nephew Aaron’s car. He, his fiancé and their 3 and 1 year old daughters were involved in a single car rollover accident on the icy roads last week. The children were properly belted in their car seats, and the two adults were wearing their seat belts. They all walked away from the accident with little to no injuries. Once again we have a reminder why we all need to “buckle up” when in our cars and strive to make sure our children are also “buckled up!”
Read MoreAdriel B. Villarreal appointed to BGS Board of Directors
April 16, 2014 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.The law firm of Barna, Guzy & Steffen held its annual meeting on March 29, 2014 in Coon Rapids, MN. The meeting included a gathering of the Board of Directors, and the election of new members to the Board. Adriel B. Villarreal, BGS Shareholder, was elected to the Board of Directors effective April 1, 2014. Adriel began working with BGS as a law clerk in Personal Injury and Criminal Law in 2004 while attending the University of St. Thomas law school. Upon graduation and admittance to the Bar in 2006, Adriel was hired as an Associate in that department. He continues to focus his legal practice on Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. Adriel is bilingual and able to assist both English and Spanish speaking clients with their legal needs. He has been a regular volunteer throughout the twin cities area and outlying communities for individuals who have limited access to legal advice and services. The firm would like to congratulate Adriel on his accomplishments and commitment to the mission of providing clients legal service with trust, dedication and professionalism. BGS believes these ingredients are the essence of integrity, and strives to nurture these values within the firm.
Read MoreTammy J. Schemmel appointed to BGS Board of Directors
April 16, 2014 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.The law firm of Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. (BGS) held its annual attorney meeting on March 29, 2014. The meeting included the election of new members to the Board of Directors. BGS is pleased to announce that Tammy J. Schemmel, a Shareholder, was elected to the Board of Directors effective April 1, 2014. Tammy practices in all areas of commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes, securities fraud, estate and trust litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, and contract litigation. Tammy also represents clients in appeals. Tammy graduated from William Mitchell College of Law, magna cum laude, and was admitted to practice in Minnesota in 2004. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota (2005) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2011). Prior to joining BGS, Tammy served as a clerk for United States Magistrate Judge Janie S. Mayeron of the US District Court for the District of Minnesota. Tammy has served on the Executive Board of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for several years as an officer and as committee chair or co-chair, including her current position as Communications Committee Co-Chair. The firm would like to congratulate Tammy on her accomplishments and her commitment to providing legal services…
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