Press Releases
3.1.2012 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON WELCOMES NEW PARTNER SUZANNE M REMINGTON
2.14.2012- News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON NAMES TWO AS NEW PARTNERS
1.11.2012 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC ADDS TWO NEW ATTORNEYS
EDINA, MN- Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Teresa Gumerman and Kip Peterson have joined the firm.
11.18.2011 - News - Press Releases
Minnesota & Maryland Law Firms Win $4MM Verdict After Jury Finds North Dakota Midwife Negligent
On Friday, November 18, 2011, a Burleigh County jury rendered a verdict in favor of the minor plaintiff for four million dollars against a Minot Certified Nurse Midwife.
09.14.11 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC ADDS TWO NEW ATTORNEYS
EDINA, MN - The Edina law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Russell "Mick" Spence, Jr. and Joshua R. Ward have joined the firm.
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC ADDS NEW ATTORNEY
EDINA, MN - The Edina law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Alexander M. Jadin has joined the firm.
07.13.11 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2011 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS LIST
EDINA, MN - The Edina law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC announces that partners Chad A. Johnson, David G. Hellmuth, Blake R. Nelson and J. Robert Keena have all been named to the 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.
01.17.11 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ADDS FOUR NEW ATTORNEYS
EDINA, MN - Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Katheryn Andresen, Edward Beckmann, William Hennessey, and Michael McNamara have joined the firm.
12.22.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON OPENS DOORS TO NEW BUILDING
EDINA, MN- Hellmuth & Johnson now occupies its new space at 8050 West 78th Street in Edina. With 40 attorneys, and continuing to grow, the firm has its own building on the intersection of 494 and 169.
12.14.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC PARTICIPATES IN TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN- Employees of Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC recently participated in the Salvation Army's Toys for Tots Drive.
10.11.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PARTICIPATES IN PASSIONATELY PINK FOR A CURE®
Edina, MN - On October 7, 2010, Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC participated in Susan G. Komen's Passionately Pink For A Cure®, supporting breast cancer awareness.
10.01.10 - News - Press Releases
THE MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMES HELLMUTH & JOHNSON TO TOP 25 LIST
Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC has tied for the 25th spot for law firms ranked by the number of attorneys in the metro area. At the time of material submission, H&J had 39 attorneys. Still growing, the firm has added another attorney, and today employs 40 attorneys.
The firm's practice areas include construction, real estate, business law, employment law, estate planning, medical malpractice, information technology and ecommerce, and litigation.
09.07.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ADDS NEW ATTORNEY
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Steven Foley has joined the firm.
07.27.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC ANNOUNCES 2010 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS®
Firm Recognizes 5 Attorneys Among Top 5% in State
Edina, MN - The Edina law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC announces that partners Chad A. Johnson, David G. Hellmuth, Blake R. Nelson, and J. Robert Keena have all been named to the 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.
Managing partner Chad A. Johnson is a Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist practicing in the areas of real estate and business law.
07.27.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ADDS NEW ATTORNEYS
Edina, MN - Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that E. Curtis Roeder have joined the firm.
07.13.10 - News - Press Releases
06.30.10 - News - Press Releases
NANCY POLOMIS ELECTED TO SERVE A THREE YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CAI-MN CHAPTER
Edina, MN - Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that attorney Nancy Polomis has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for CAI-MN.
06.22.10 - News - Press Releases
STAR TRIBUNE NAMES HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC TO STAR TRIBUNE'S TOP WORKPLACES 2010
Edina, MN June 21, 2010 - Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the Twin Cities metro area based on an employee-based survey project from the Star Tribune. The Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 20. The report can also be found at http://www.StarTribune.com/topworkplaces/.
05.10.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ATTORNEY, CAROL MOSS, RECEIVES UP & COMING ATTORNEY HONOR
Edina, MN - Carol Moss, an attorney with the Edina law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, was selected as one of the "Up & Coming Attorneys" by Minnesota Lawyer for 2010. This award honors attorneys who have been in practice for ten years or less, and who have distinguished themselves by their professional accomplishment, leadership, service to the community and their profession, and achievement as in-house counsel.
02.08.10 - News - Press Releases
PROMINENT ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY, SUSAN L. ANDERSON JOINS HELLMUTH & JOHNSON
Edina, MN - Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce Susan L. Anderson has joined the Estate Planning Group. She brings more than 15 years experience in estate planning, probate, business succession, trust administration, and charitable planning. Anderson works with individuals on estate planning, business owners on succession planning, and trust departments of financial institutions regarding legal and regulatory matters.
01.28.10 - News - Press Releases
CHRISTOPHER JONES NAMED PARTNER AT HELLMUTH & JOHNSON
Edina, MN - Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that effective January 1, 2010, Christopher R. Jones was named a partner of the law firm. With the addition of Jones, Hellmuth & Johnson now has 17 partners and 20 associates, continuing its focus on growth and excellence.
01.08.10 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ADDS NEW ATTORNEYS
Edina, MN - Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Raymond Bonnabeau has joined the firm.
08.20.09 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Edina, MN - Employees of Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC recently participated in two volunteer events: The Friends of the Edina Library Book Sale and Dress For Success.
12.18.08 - News - Press Releases
LEE R. BISSONETTE NAMED TO MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that firm partner Lee R. Bissonette has been certified as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Lee is presently a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements.
11.25.08 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON LITIGATION TEAM GROWS
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Mark E. Rath and Carol R.M. Moss have joined the firm's Litigation Practice Group.
Mark Rath concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance defense, municipal defense litigation and commercial litigation. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Michigan, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Tribal Court for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
11.21.08 - News - Press Releases
FOUR HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ATTORNEYS NAMED TO 2009 MINNESOTA RISING STAR LIST®
Recognized Among Top 2.5% Attorneys in State
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that Minnesota Law & Politics magazine has named five firm attorneys to the 2009 Minnesota Rising Star ® list. The attorneys will be recognized in the December 2008 issues of Minnesota Law & Politics, Twin Cities Business and Mpls/St.Paul Magazine.
10.20.08 - News - Press Releases
JOHN J. STEFFENHAGEN JOINS HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC AS PARTNER
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that John J. Steffenhagen has joined the firm as a partner.
Steffenhagen has more than 20 years experience representing corporations, other business entities and individuals in litigation ranging from employment disputes to complex multi-party litigation involving real property, commercial and environmental matters. He also assists clients on a wide variety of day-to-day employment matters affecting their business operations.
09.25.08 - News - Press Releases
NOVEMBER 22 ASSOCIATION LAW SEMINAR TO FOCUS ON COMMUNICATIONS, PRIVACY ISSUES
Communications and Privacy Issues touch every aspect of association operations. Join us to discuss concerns involving attorney/client privilege, best practices for both official and unofficial communications between board, property managers and association members, and how to best balance the "need to know" and the need for privacy and discretion.
08.04.08 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ANNOUNCES 2008 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS
Firm's Board of Governors Recognized Among Top 5% in State
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC announced today that its entire Board of Governors -- partners Chad A. Johnson, David G. Hellmuth, Blake R. Nelson and J. Robert Keena --have all been named to the 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers (R) list by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.
Managing partner Chad A. Johnson, a "Super Lawyer" for eight consecutive years, is a Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist.
06.19.08 - News - Press Releases
ATTORNEY JENNIFER C. TOOHEY JOINS HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that attorney Jennifer C. Toohey has joined the firm. Toohey concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate and business law.
An adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law, Toohey sits on the board of directors of the Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation and is active in Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (MNCREW), and the Real Property Sections of the Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations.
06.10.08 - News - Press Releases
MSBA CERTIFIES JOEL A. HILGENDORF AS REAL PROPERTY LAW SPECIALIST
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that attorney Joel A. Hilgendorf was certified as a Real Property Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association.
"Specialist certification helps prospective clients identify an attorney who can assist them in a highly professional manner and has grown in importance as the number of lawyers continues to increase and the areas of law become ever more complex," states James H. Gilbert, former Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
06.04.08 - News - Press Releases
LEE R. BISSONETTE NAMED IN 2008 "WHO'S WHO IN PERSONAL INJURY"
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Lee R. Bissonette has been recognized in the 2008 "Who's Who in Personal Injury" guide published by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.
Bissonette has focused in the area of medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury for more than 25 years, with a concentration in assisting families of children with cerebral palsy and birth injuries.
03.19.08 - News - Press Releases
SUSAN E. MARSH NAMED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that Susan E. Marsh has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, where she will oversee all aspects of the firm's financial, administrative and logistical operations. Marsh replaces Carol Miller, who recently announced her retirement after serving the firm for more than 10 years.
Marsh, a certified public accountant, has an extensive background in law firm accounting, operations, and technology.
02.20.08 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON LAUNCHES MYMEDICALCASE.COM; MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, CATASTROPHIC INJURY INFORMATION WEB SITE
Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce the launch of www.mymedicalcase.com, a web resource focused exclusively on providing information and resources to individuals and families harmed by medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. This includes families of children with cerebral palsy or other birth injuries, and others who have been seriously injured as a result of malpractice or the negligence of others.
02.01.08 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON AGAIN AMONG MINNESOTA LAW & POLITICS' 50 LARGEST FIRMS
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to once again be listed among Minnesota Law & Politics' 50 Largest Law Firms.
The firm's focused growth strategy enables us to provide a broad suite of services to our clients without sacrificing our commitment to providing responsive and affordable representation. We invite you to learn more about our capabilities and how we can be of service by browsing our various practice areas and our extensive article bank.
09.17.07 - News - Press Releases
KATHLEEN M. LOUCKS JOINS HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Kathleen M. Loucks has joined the firm. Loucks, a Minnesota Law & Politics' "Rising Star" for two years running, concentrates her practice in the areas of construction law and general civil litigation. Specifically, she represents homeowners with construction defect claims, and contractors with litigation issues. In addition, she represents families and individuals who have been injured through medical malpractice.
08.27.07 - News - Press Releases
LEE R. BISSONETTE JOINS HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC AS PARTNER
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Lee R. Bissonette has joined the firm as a partner. As an advocate for children and families, Bissonette has more than 25 years experience representing victims with catastrophic injuries as a result of medical malpractice or devastating personal injury.
08.06.07 - News - Press Releases
2007 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS -- JOHNSON, HELLMUTH & NELSON AGAIN RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP FIVE PERCENT IN STATE
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that firm partners Chad A. Johnson, David G. Hellmuth and Blake R. Nelson have again been named Minnesota "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine.
Managing partner Chad A. Johnson, a "Super Lawyer" for seven consecutive years, is a certified Real Property Law Specialist practicing in the areas of real estate and business law.
06.25.07 - News - Press Releases
JOEL A. HILGENDORF ELECTED TO MINNESOTA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE (CAI) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Joel A. Hilgendorf was elected to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) at its recent annual meeting. Hilgendorf, whose practice focuses on the varied needs of the growing association marketplace, will serve a three-year term.
The CAI is the only national organization devoted to representing the ideals of condominium, townhouse and other community associations.
04.10.07 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC ANNOUNCES EXPANSION
Firm Plans to Hire New Employees to Support Expansion in Edina Offices
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC, one of Minnesota's 50 largest law firms, today announced that it is expanding its Edina office space by approximately 25 percent to accommodate the firm's continued growth. The 26-attorney firm also plans to hire additional attorneys and staff over the next several months.
02.23.07 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC NAMES TROUT AND AHRENS PARTNERS; JOHNSON RE-ELECTED AS MANAGING PARTNER
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC today announced that attorneys John T. Trout and KC Ahrens have been named partners. The firm also announced that Chad A. Johnson was re-elected as managing partner.
Trout practices in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation, while Ahrens practices in the area of Insurance Defense. Johnson, a Certified Real Property Specialist, was recently re-elected to managing partner, a position he has held since 1999.
10.10.06 - News - Press Releases
TIM L. DROEL NAMED PARTNER AT HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has named Tim L. Droel a partner.
Droel concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. Most notably, he represents general contractors engaged in building projects across the United States, and individuals and business entities involved in commercial disputes. Droel is also a Qualified Neutral for Arbitration under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice.
08.15.06 - News - Press Releases
J. ROBERT KEENA NAMED TO HELLMUTH & JOHNSON BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC announced today that partner J. Robert Keena has been named to the firm's Board of Governors. Keena has also been selected to Chair the firm's growing Litigation Practice Group.
Keena concentrates his practice in Litigation, focusing mainly on assisting homeowners with construction defect claims, contractors with litigation and contract issues, and complex employment disputes. Keena joined the firm in 2002, and was named a partner in January of 2006.
07.25.06 - News - Press Releases
THREE HELLMUTH & JOHNSON ATTORNEYS NAMED MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS
Founding Partners of Edina Law Firm Again Recognized Among Top 5% in State Edina, MN -- (July 25, 2006) -- The Edina law firm of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC announced today that the firm's three founding partners -- David G. Hellmuth, Chad A. Johnson and Blake R. Nelson -- have again been named Minnesota Super Lawyers ® by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.
Chad A. Johnson, named to the list for six consecutive years, is a certified Real Property Law Specialist.
05.22.06 - News - Press Releases
DAVID G. HELLMUTH NAMED SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Hellmuth for Professional, Civic Accomplishments
The Edina Chamber of Commerce announced today that David G. Hellmuth, founding partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC, was named the 2006 Small Business Person of the Year.
01.30.06 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON NAMED TO LAW & POLITICS' LARGEST 50 LAW FIRMS
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to have been listed in Law & Politics' 50 Largest Law Firms in Minnesota. With eight new attorneys joining the firm in 2005, we rank at #47.
Our tremendous growth has positioned the firm to provide a full suite of services to clients without sacrificing our commitment to providing responsive and affordable representation.
01.12.06 - News - Press Releases
BLAKE NELSON, TIM DAVIS RECEIVE MARTINDALE-HUBBELL AV RATING -- HIGHEST PEER REVIEW AVAILABLE
AV© Rating Reflects Legal Abilities, Ethics
Hellmuth & Johnson partners Blake Nelson, chair of the firm's construction law and litigation practice areas, and Tim Davis, chair of its estate planning practice, have received the highest possible Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell -- the AV ® Peer Review Rated designation. Established by lawyers for lawyers, these ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary regarding a lawyer's legal abilities.
12.30.05 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON PLLC NAMES NEW PARTNERS
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC is pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has elected Nancy T. Polomis, J. Robert Keena and Timothy O. Davis to join the partnership as of January 1, 2006. The new partners join Chad A. Johnson, David G. Hellmuth and Blake R. Nelson in leading the rapidly-growing firm.
10.20.03 - News - Press Releases
HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC MAKES LIST OF 50 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC was recently honored by The Business Journal as one of Minnesota's 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies, representing the only law firm on this list. When the final rankings were revealed, the Firm ranked as the 28th fastest growing private company in Minnesota over the previous three years. We thank our clients, employees and friends for their dedication and support in helping the Firm achieve this honor.












