Larkin Hoffman

The landscape of non-compete agreements continues to shift. What does the National Labor Relations Board's latest decision mean for employers and employees? Attorney Daniel Ballintine dives into the issue. See the link in the comments.

Property tax assessments are arriving, and many property owners are asking: "Is my property really worth this much?" ? While assessors aim to determine fair values, mistakes can happen. Understanding how assessments work can make all the difference. In his latest blog, Adam Pabarcus breaks down common assessment pitfalls and what property owners can do next. Read his article in the comments. ???

We’re excited to announce that Adam Pabarcus, Nic Puechner and Erika Toftness have been elected as shareholders at Larkin Hoffman! Each of them has made a significant impact through their dedication, leadership and commitment to serving our clients. Learn more linked in the comments.

We’re excited to celebrate Bryan Huntington and Tamara O'Neill Moreland for being recognized on Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Power 30 list for Construction and Commercial Real Estate Attorneys! This recognition highlights their outstanding work and dedication to helping businesses navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges in the construction and real estate industries. Learn more at the link in the comments.

We are pleased to congratulate our client Mall of America on a successful trial win this week.? ? Our trial team of Heidi Bassett, Katherine Cochran and Madison Volk, along with the support of our litigation team behind the scenes, successfully defended the Mall against a $14 million-dollar civil suit. The jury agreed with our trial team’s presentation of the facts in the case. ? Congratulations to our team on this victory and thank you for your tireless effort on behalf of our client.? ? To read more about the case, click the link in the comments.

At our quarterly firm breakfast, we honored Terry Salazar with the Craig Kettleson Service Award for outstanding service, teamwork and dedication. This award recognizes an employee who goes above and beyond to support colleagues and clients while upholding the Firm’s values. Congratulations, Terry, on this well-deserved recognition!

Bridgette Nunez and Ania Gonzalez represented Larkin Hoffman at the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Gala, celebrating the incredible impact of the Hispanic legal community. We are proud to support MHBA’s mission to uplift Latino legal professionals. Thank you for an inspiring evening!

We are entering a new chapter of growth and opportunity. Our new COO, Karen Van Buren, will play a key role in driving our firm forward. Read more in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) Journal. Link in the comments.

Engaging with the local business community strengthens our shared success. Our president, Joe Fittante, had the opportunity to connect with other business leaders at the City of Bloomington, MN’s CEO Summit, discussing strategies to foster business growth and economic success.

Stories are a great way to build personal connections. With prompts like "Close Encounters of a Strange Kind” and "My Crazy Pet or Wild Animal," our team shared their craziest stories to build connections. Congratulations to our winners: Matthew Resch, Michele Scherer, Greg Otsuka, Kathy Keenan and Drew Johnson, MBA, SHRM-CP. Thank you to everyone who shared, listened and made this event a success!