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2025…That’s a Wrap!
Welcome to Blethen Berens Wrapped 2025: Our year in numbers, memories, and moments that make us proud to serve our community. From seminars to scavenger hunts, new faces to fond farewells, here's a look back at what made this year remarkable.
Real Estate – The High Cost of DIY Legal Work
Attempting to handle your own legal matters, such as property transactions, can be significantly riskier and more expensive in the long run than retaining an attorney from the start.
The Value of Written Agreements in Farm Leases
Our newest post breaks down what to know about farm leases, with guidance from Attorney Mary Kay – a proud member of her own farm family!
Blethen Berens Welcomes Attorney Meg Sheely
Learning from Shea Westermann how his summer clerkship is impacting his second year of law school
We learned from former legal assistant, Shea Westermann, the impact his summer clerkship is having on his second year of law school and his future career
Sample Notices to Employees under MN Paid Leave Law Now Available on DEED’s Website
Sample Notices to Employees under MN Paid Leave Law Now Available on DEED’s Website
When “Handshake Agreements” Get in the Way of Payment
When “Handshake Agreements” Get in the Way of Payment
Calling all landlords & property managers!
Join us for Blethen Berens’ annual Landlord Law Seminar on Wednesday, November 12th from 8:30 to 10:30 am at the Mankato Public Safety Center for this annual and well-attended event.
What are the Real-World Consequences of Not Having an Estate Plan?
Jacqueline Tousley-Adelman Joins New Ulm Chamber Board
Jacqueline Tousley-Adelman Joins New Ulm Chamber Board
Case Study: Dividing Legacy, Preserving Dreams
How Comprehensive Legal Guidance Turned Inherited Land Into Family Opportunity
Case Study: When Plans Change Mid-Stream
Legal Expertise That Kept a Property Purchase on Track
Case Study: Bridging States and Generations
Navigating Complex Family Ownership and Tax Timing Across State Lines
Case Study: Every Moment Matters
How Collaborative Expertise Delivered a Complete Estate Plan
Case Study: Avoiding Loan Issues Early
Remedying a Contractor’s Communication Breakdown:
Case Study: Advocating For An Insurance Policy
Turning a Disputed Life Insurance Claim Into a Secured Financial Future
Case Study: Building More Than a Business
From LLC Formation To Lease Agreements—One Firm, Endless Possibilities
Case Study: Avoiding Capital Gains
How 1031 Exchanges Helped This Farm Family:
Eleven Blethen Berens Attorneys Receive Super Lawyer & Rising Star Designations
Eleven Blethen Berens Attorneys Receive Super Lawyer & Rising Star Designations