September 30, 2016

When It May be Time to Write a Will

Many people drag their feet when it comes to writing a will. If you have not yet made one or have not updated it for many years, there are several triggering events that should serve to remind you that it is time to organize your estate plan: Getting Married (or […]

September 26, 2016

Ready to Move? Steps to Selling Your Home

If you plan on selling your home, it isn’t just a matter of putting a sign on your front lawn, receiving multiple bids, and accepting the best offer – those days are long gone. In today’s maze of forms, financing, inspections, marketing, pricing, and negotiating, it makes sense to work […]

September 21, 2016

Jensen Admitted to Practice in ND Courts

Second only to passing the bar examination, being sworn in by a judge to practice in a state is one of the most exciting days in an attorney’s professional career. It means you can serve more clients in your area of legal concentrate. Recently Annie Jensen, attorney at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson […]

September 20, 2016

5 Projects That Can Add Value to Your Home

With housing prices on the rise, now is the time to invest in your home to capitalize on its value. Here are five home improvement projects that pay off, whether you are selling now or in the future. Increase Curb Appeal Although not usually considered the most exciting improvement to […]

September 12, 2016

Team Member’s Plate Plenty Full

Abby Hammes has a lot on her plate. During the normal work-week Abby is busy as a paralegal at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys, a law firm in Fargo. Abby works closely with family lawyer Tracy Lyson, provides administrative support in civil and commercial litigation actions for attorney Sean Foss, and […]

September 6, 2016

What’s a Life Care Plan and Do I Need One?

When we are young and healthy, a life care plan is often the last thing on our minds. But by addressing issues that could crop up later in life, you can minimize the likelihood that a catastrophic event will derail all your plans. What is a Life Care Plan? A […]

September 2, 2016

Don’t Tolerate These Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors From Supervisors

Sexual harassment is unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is considered severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment. If a person is fired, denied a promotion, demoted, given a poor performance evaluation, or reassigned to a less desirable position […]

September 2016