INSIGHTS
Final Lap: Reflections with Shea Westermann
Reflections with Shea Westermann as he enters his final year of law school
What Every Landlord Should Know: Rights, Responsibilities, and Common Mistakes
What Every Landlord Should Know: Rights, Responsibilities, and Common Mistakes
Continuing Our Tradition of Excellence: Welcoming Suzanne L. Schneider
Continuing Our Tradition of Excellence: Welcoming Suzanne L. Schneider
In Their Own Words: Mike Boyle
As Blethen Berens marks its 130th anniversary, we're honoring our history through the voices of the people who lived it. Michael Boyle began at Berens, Rodenberg & O'Connor as a summer law clerk during law school and returned years later to practice, spending his career on the New Ulm side of the firm. Here, he shares memories of Bill O'Connor, the firm's deep roots in cooperative law, and the merger that united Berens and Blethen.
Ten Blethen Berens Attorneys Receive Super Lawyer & Rising Star Designations
Ten Blethen Berens Attorneys Receive Super Lawyer & Rising Star Designations
Julia Ketcham Corbett Named 2026 Best Lawyer in Mankato
Julia Ketcham Corbett Names 2026 Best Lawyer in Mankato
Minnesota Department of Labor Clarifies Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Rules
Minnesota Department of Labor Clarifies Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Rules
In Their Own Words: Jim Turk
As Blethen Berens marks its 130th anniversary, we're honoring our history through the voices of the people who lived it. Jim Turk joined the firm in 1973, was licensed in 1975, and became a partner in 1979 — practicing for 35 years as an equity partner before spending another 12 as a mediator. Here, he looks back on the people, the culture, and the lessons that shaped his career.
In Their Own Words: Randy Berkland
As Blethen Berens marks its 130th anniversary, we're honoring our history through the voices of the people who lived it. Randy Berkland was hired in March 1971 as the firm's sixth lawyer and spent his career there, retiring when the firm had grown to about twenty attorneys — nearly half of them women. Here, he reflects on mentors, a memorable trial, and a standard of work that never wavered.
Blethen Berens: Built on a Solid, Firm Foundation
The foundation of Blethen Berens was laid in 1896 by a visionary founder who quickly built a reputation as both a savvy businessman and tenacious trial lawyer.
Business Succession Planning: What Every Owner Should Consider
Business Succession Planning: What Every Owner Should Consider
New Faces, Same Commitment: Welcome, Eric Sweeney
New Faces, Same Commitment: Welcome Attorney Eric Sweeney
UPCOMING WEBINAR - MN Paid Leave Check-in: Roadblocks, Realities & Results
Upcoming Webinar - Minnesota Paid Leave Check-in: Roadblocks, Realities, and Results
Join Us! More Than Money: Planning For Your Legacy & Your Family Treasures
More Than Money: Planning for Your Legacy & Your Family Treasures
A Unified Future for Two: Prioritizing Grandchildren & Retirement Security in the Midst of Separation
A Unified Future for Two: Prioritizing Grandchildren & Retirement Security in the Midst of Separation
A Peaceful Family Restructuring with Collaborative Law
A Peaceful Family Restructuring with Collaborative Law
Join Us for Upcoming Estate Planning Seminar: Securing Your Legacy and Shielding Your Assets
When Family Disputes Arise: Understanding Estate & Probate Litigation
When Family Disputes Arise: Understanding Estate & Probate Litigation
Health Care Decisions Day: Health Care Directives
Did you know that fewer than 50% of Americans have a will, and even fewer have a Health Care Directive? In recognition of Health Care Decisions Day on April 16th, estate planning attorney Kim Literovich and Family Nurse Practitioner Susan Peller would like to offer a little insight on the importance of Health Care Directives.
