Olmsted County Bar Association - News

Weekly Announcements

7/1/2019

Anderson Law Firm

Anderson Law Firm is seeking an attorney to join their practice in Rochester, Minnesota. The position is focused on representing clients in family law, criminal defense, and estate planning/probate matters. The position involves direct client contact and representation. Competitive salary, retirement and health insurance benefits offered. Reply in confidence to Carl@CarlAndersonLaw.Com.

Dunlap & Seeger

Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. is seeking a commercial litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience. Candidates should have commercial litigation experience, strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and the ability to build client relationships. Please send your resume and cover letter to Dunlap & Seeger, P.A., P.O. Box 549, Rochester, Minnesota 55903, or email to info@dunlaplaw.com.
Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. is also seeking associates. Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and the ability to build client relationships. Please send your resume and cover letter to Dunlap & Seeger, P.A., P.O. Box 549, Rochester, Minnesota 55903, or email to info@dunlaplaw.com.

Olmsted County District Court

The courts are closed this Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Business will resume as usual on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Olmsted County Drug Court

Mark your calendars! The Friends of Drug Court are hosting a family barbecue and kickball tournament on Saturday, August 10. The fun starts at 9:30 a.m.; lunch starts at noon. Please contact Joe Vogel at vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us for more information.

Weekly Announcements

6/10/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

We are seeking nominees interested in serving a three-year term as the OCBA representative on the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) Board of Directors. The SMRLS Board will select and appoint an OCBA member from our list of nominees at its September meeting. Please email this account no later than June 21 if you are interested in serving or would like to nominate someone else.

Anderson Law Firm

Anderson Law Firm is seeking an attorney to join their practice in Rochester, Minnesota. The position is focused on representing clients in family law, criminal defense, and estate planning/probate matters. The position involves direct client contact and representation. Competitive salary, retirement and health insurance benefits offered. Reply in confidence to Carl@CarlAndersonLaw.Com

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC)

Congratulations to Kayleen Asmus, who will be joining LAOC as a staff attorney. Kayleen has been working as LAOC's volunteer coordinator and part-time staff attorney for the past several months.
Congratulations also to Victoria Ness, a Rochester native and experienced social worker. She will be assuming the role of volunteer coordinator after Kayleen transitions to her new role.

Weekly Announcements

5/28/2019

OCBA

Our final Bar meeting of the season was last Thursday, May 23. Highlights included:
- Appointment of next year's OCBA Executive Board,
- Reappointment of Mary Dunlap and Gerry Weinrich as OCBA's representatives on the Law Library Board,
- Presentation of the first annual OCBA scholarship to our winners, Brittney Gruszynski and Kaylee Mtanous, and
- Donation of $8000 to LAOC.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

Thank you again to everyone who attended the annual LAOC fundraiser. With your generous contributions, we raised over $33,000!
Congratulations to Aurora DeCook and Steve Dittrich, who were appointed as OCBA's representatives to LAOC's Board of Directors.
Thank you to outgoing LAOC Board members Rick Dold and Jennifer Plante for their service over the last three years.
Mark your calendars for our next Night in Monte Carlo on March 14, 2020, at the Mayo Civic Center!

Olmsted County Law Library

The Law Library is hosting a free CLE on Friday, June 7, in the County Board Room at the Government Center. Please contact Kathy Anderson Benscoter at cathy@olmstedlawlibrary.com for more information:

Weekly Announcements

5/20/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

Our last Bar meeting of the 2018-19 year is at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, May 23, at Bleu Duck Kitchen. The agenda includes:
- The vote to appoint next year's OCBA Executive Board;
- The vote to appoint two OCBA representatives to the Olmsted County Law Library Board;
- The vote to appoint two OCBA representatives to the LAOC Board of Directors;
- The second vote to approve a donation of $8000 to LAOC; and
- The announcement of the two OCBA scholarship winners.
Please email the Gmail account if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for any of the open board positions.

Olmsted County District Court

The courts are closed next Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Olmsted County Drug Court

There are two drug court graduations scheduled for next Thursday, May 30, in Courtroom 5 after the regularly scheduled 2:00 p.m. Drug Court session. Please contact Joe Vogel at vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us for more information.

Weekly Announcements

5/14/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

Our final member meeting of the year is at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday, May 23, at Bleu Duck Kitchen. Among other things, we will be voting on our slate of candidates for next year's Board, two appointments to LAOC's Board, and our annual donation to LAOC. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who attended the LAOC fundraiser; the evening was a great success!

Bird, Jacobsen, & Stevens, P.C.

Bird, Jacobsen & Stevens, P.C. is pleased to announce that Danielle Bird has joined the firm. Danielle will focus her practice on Workers’ Compensation and Civil Litigation. Bird, Jacobsen & Stevens, P.C. is also pleased to announce the opening of an office in Bloomington, MN. Danielle will be based primarily out of the Bloomington office. Danielle is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and William Mitchell College of Law. Danielle previously worked for SiebenCarey and Lynn, Scharfenberg & Hollick.

Weekly Announcements

5/7/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

The annual fundraiser for LAOC is this Saturday, May 11, at the Mayo Civic Center. Still need tickets or want to sponsor? Visit https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=345. Want to help set up before, tear down after, or pitch in the night of the event? Contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org.
Our last meeting of the year is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Bleu Duck Kitchen. We have a full agenda including multiple votes on Bar business. Hope to see you there!

Third District Bar Association

The Third District Bar Association executive board invites you to the Association’s spring annual business meeting at Grand Rounds Brewing Company & Restaurant (4 3rd Street SW in Rochester) on Wednesday, May 22nd. The business meeting will be held at noon with lunch to follow. Please RSVP to Andrea Niesen at andrea@klampelawfirm.com.

Weekly Announcements

4/29/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

Thanks to everyone who attended last Thursday's meeting at Five West. Highlights included:
- A call for nominees to serve as a member at-large on next year's OCBA Executive Board;
- A call for nominees to fill two open positions on LAOC's Board of Directors; and
- A unanimous first vote to donate $8000 to LAOC, with the second vote scheduled for our next meeting.
- Please email this account if you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for any of the open board positions.
Speaking of our next meeting, mark your calendars for the final meeting of the year at 5:30 p.m. on May 23, 2019, at Bleu Duck Kitchen. The winners of our first annual OCBA Scholarships will be announced and have been invited to join us with their families for dinner.
Finally, the LAOC Fundraiser is less than two weeks away. Please contact Karen Nath if you would like to volunteer the night of the event.

Olmsted County Law Library

The Law Library's free CLE is this Friday, May, 3. The agenda is posted on our website and Facebook page. Please contact Cathy Anderson Benscoter at (507) 218-3778 or cathy@olmstedlawlibrary.com with any questions.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

Less than two weeks are left until our Night in Monte Carlo at the Mayo Civic Center! If you are interested in volunteering to set up the event or assist with activities on the night of the event, please contact Karen Nath, karen@laocmn.org, for more information.
Don't forget that tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available, too! https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=345.

Weekly Announcements

4/22/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

Our next Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 25, at Five West Kitchen + Bar. The agenda includes:
- Call for nominees to serve on next year's OCBA Board,
- Discussion and vote on whether to change OCBA's role from host to sponsor of the annual fundraiser for LAOC,
- First vote on the annual donation to LAOC, and
- Call for nominees to serve as an OCBA representative on the LAOC Board- there are two positions open.

Klampe Law Firm

Klampe Law Firm has an opening for an attorney interested in an office-sharing arrangement with potential for referrals. Available space includes one large furnished attorney office, two furnished cubicles for support staff, and generous file storage space. Shared reception, multiple conference rooms, and a kitchen. Ample free parking. Klampe Law Firm is located on the 4th floor of the Olmsted National Bank building located at the intersection of Hwy 14 and West Circle Drive. The office space was previously occupied by the Doda & McGeeney firm, which has relocated, and may be contacted as a reference for the office share arrangement. If interested in this opportunity, please contact Andrea Niesen at andrea@klampelawfirm.com.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

The annual fundraiser is only a few weeks away! Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are still available; please visit https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=345 to purchase yours today. See you May 11 at the Civic Center!
Legal Assistance of Olmsted County currently has an opening for a Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Volunteer Attorney Program, coordinating and managing pro bono clinics, and coordinating other events. For more information , please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org or (507) 287-2036.

Olmsted County Law Library

The Law Library is hosting its annual spring CLE on Friday, May 3. Five credits have been requested, including one ethics credit. Please contact Cathy Anderson Benscoter atcathy@olmstedlawlibrary.com with questions; visit the OCBA website or Facebook page for a copy of the agenda.

Weekly Announcements

4/15/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

Our next Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday, April 25, at Five West Kitchen + Bar. The agenda includes:
- Call for nominees to serve on next year's OCBA Board,
- Discussion and vote on whether to change OCBA's role from host to sponsor of the annual fundraiser for LAOC,
- First vote on the annual donation to LAOC, and
- Call for nominees to serve as an OCBA representative on the LAOC Board.

Olmsted County Drug Court

There is a graduation ceremony scheduled for this Thursday, April 18, after the 2:00 p.m. session of Drug Court concludes. Please contact Joe Vogel with any questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us.

Olmsted County Law Library

The Law Library is hosting its annual spring CLE on Friday, May 3. Five credits have been requested, including one ethics credit. Please see the agenda below or contact Cathy Anderson Benscoter at cathy@olmstedlawlibrary.com with questions.

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Weekly Announcements

4/8/2019

Olmsted County Bar Association

Mark your calendars for our next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 25 at Five West! The agenda includes:
- Call for nominees to serve on next year's OCBA Board,
- Discussion and vote on whether to change OCBA's role from host to sponsor of the annual fundraiser for LAOC,
- First vote on the annual donation to LAOC, and
- Call for nominees to serve as an OCBA representative on the LAOC Board.
Speaking of LAOC, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year's fundraiser at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, May 11. Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org for more information.

Women Attorneys of Rochester

The next WAR meeting is tomorrow at Grand Rounds for lunch. Please contact Stacy Harper at sharper@spencerfane.com for more information.