August 30, 2018

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Rindy Honored as 2018 Lawyer of the Year

Dean Rindy, attorney at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys of Fargo, has been recognized by his peers as a 2018 Lawyer of the Year and will be recognized in the 25th edition of the The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

August 24, 2018

Five Recognized by Super Lawyers in 2018

Five attorneys at Fargo law firm O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer […]

August 22, 2018

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Abby Hammes Walks in ALS Walk

For the fourth year in a row, Abby Hammes, a Paralegal at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys, has participated in the annual Walk to Defeat ALS. Abby’s mom lost her battle with ALS. Abby’s team name is “Team Noonnay”, which was a nickname given to her mom by family years ago.

August 15, 2018

O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys: Committed to Our Community

At O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys, we get really excited about giving back to our community. This summer, we went all out by partnering with Down Home, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals and families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing by providing furnishings and décor, making […]

August 13, 2018

All About Buy-Sell Agreements for Businesses

When the ownership of a business changes hands, it can be a dream come true for both the buyer and the seller. Founding and cultivating a business to the point where someone wants to buy it is a mark of successful entrepreneurship. After the sale, the sellers can establish a […]

August 9, 2018

The Importance of Writing Corporate Minutes

Operating a business successfully always requires a certain amount of record keeping, even if it is a small business run by someone with a very good memory. At the very least, you need to keep accounting records to show to your tax accountant. If your business is large enough to […]

August 7, 2018

Contract Tips to Avoid Litigation

Contracts protect you in the event of a lawsuit, since they are the best evidence of the terms to which two parties agreed before getting into a dispute. A lesser-known but equally important advantage of contracts is that they can stop lawsuits from happening in the first place. It is […]

August 2, 2018

North Dakota “At Will” Employment and Wrongful Termination

The phrase “gig economy” sounds thrilling, unless you have actual financial responsibilities. What is not to love about turning your talents and determination into financial gain and not having to answer to a boss? Of course, making your living through freelance gigs means no job stability and no employer-sponsored retirement […]

August 2018