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It’s 3,132 miles from Margarita Island, Venezuela to Fargo, ND. That’s how far Daniela Kossowski traveled to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead. And now she has graduated from the university and hopes to take the LSAT soon in her efforts of entering law school. In the meantime, she is a […]

Abby Hammes, a paralegal at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys, recently spent six days in Washington, D.C. as part of the MN/ND/SD Chapter of the ALS Association. Abby’s mother, Renee Bernier, was diagnosed with ALS in January 2015. Pictured below are Abby and her mother with the North Dakota delegates of […]

Each year the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce presents ChamberChoice Awards to one business in each of seven categories. Even being chosen to “be in the running” is a significant honor. This year the Fargo law firm of O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys has been nominated in two categories; Small Business […]

There are certain days each year when it’s probably best to stay off the road.  Statistics show that the top 10 worst days for driving include Christmas Day, New Years Day, and NFL game day. Here’s the complete list: Memorial Day weekend. Many consider Memorial Day the beginning of the […]

Katie Johnson is the newest member of the associate attorney team at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys in Fargo. Katie grew up in Grafton. She earned her Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Science degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Katie worked as a paralegal, then decided to study to become an attorney […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are pleased and proud to announce that Tatum O’Brien Lindbo has been named to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. A graduate of the University of North Dakota Law School, Tatum specializes in criminal law, personal injury, and general litigation. To read more about her latest achievement, read the full press […]

(Fargo, ND) – On a hot and muggy summer night in Fargo, North Dakota the law firm of O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys showed up in full-force to help host the annual Night to Unite Neighborhood celebration at the Red River Valley (Fargo) Boys & Girls Club. This was in support of […]

While Facebook users may believe that they own the content they post on the platform, the legal reality is a little different. Facebook’s Legal Terms of Service If you read Facebook’s legal terms of service, you’ll find that you technically own all of the content and information you post there, […]

The year 2016 promises to be an interesting one in the legal world. Here’s a sampling of some of the issues that are sure to make headlines during the year: Bill Cosby Something seemingly improbable just a few years ago has happened – the comedian’s reputation was effectively destroyed in […]

Despite the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Missouri v. McNeely and essentially protecting operating while intoxicated (OWI) defendants nationwide from being forced to take blood tests without their consent unless police have a warrant, 13 states, including North Dakota and Minnesota, have made it a crime to refuse to […]

Tatum O’Brien, partner in O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys attorneys of Fargo, ND will be featured in the 2016 The Global Directory of Who’s Who. O’Brien‘s practice areas focus on criminal law and personal injury. She will have her biography listed among the thousands of men and women who have demonstrated […]

To coincide with the naming of Sean Foss as partner, the firm has changed its name to reflect the four partner’s names: Tim O’Keeffe, Tatum O’Brien, Tracy Lyson and Sean Foss. All the printed materials have been changed, the sign has the new name and the website is now OkeeffeAttorneys.com. Email addresses […]

Tatum O’Brien, Attorney at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss Law Firm of Fargo, has once again been recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2015. Tatum’s areas of focus include criminal defense, personal injury, and general litigation, and she has extensive experience in and out of the courtroom. She has won the […]

Giving back to the community is part of the mission of Fargo, ND law firm O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys, and that’s what ten team members did Wednesday, September 16th. The firm sent five members to each of the two Ronald McDonald houses in Fargo as part of the Day of […]

Five attorneys with the firm have been honored by the Super Lawyers organization for 2015. 2015 Super Lawyers Winners Dean Rindy and Tatum Lindbo have been named 2015 Super Lawyers.  Rindy’s practice area is real estate law and Lindbo’s is criminal defense and personal injury. They have both been named […]

Robert (Bob) Stroup II has been long recognized as one of North Dakota’s most respected real estate attorneys. Stroup has resigned from the firm. We thank him for his years of service. His fellow attorneys and staff members wish him all the best in his new endeavors.

The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) has awarded O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss’s very own Tracy Lyson as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in North Dakota. The Selection Process NAFLA is a professional organization that recognizes the nation’s top ranked family law attorneys. With over 1 […]

Although it seemed as though it would never come, summer is here and in full swing. Kids are out of school for the summer, and we want to make sure you know how to keep them safe this season. This is the first article in our summer safety series, so […]

During the Radius of Influence 2015 Injury Board Conference, Tatum O’Brien Lindo and Tim O’Keeffe, along with other attorneys from the conference, took part in a community service project to help renovate Joseph P. Martinez Park in Denver. This served as part of the community outreach component of the conference. […]

Tim O’Keeffe joined the Injury Board a little over a year ago. The Injury Board is an organization of attorneys from across the U.S.  One of the things the Injury Board does is help their members get involved in community involvement projects. Tim met Joel Feldman at one of the […]

On March 14, the O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Foss attorneys, staff, and their families joined together to participate in downtown Fargo’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Dressed from head to toe in green, the group had fun decorating their float and handing out green necklaces to parade-goers on the street. Over […]

One of our own, Bob Stroup II stepped down as chair from the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) in December. We are proud of the work Bob has contributed to the committee over the years. Read on to learn […]

Due to her experience, knowledge and exceptional professionalism, Tracy Lyson has been named Rising Star of the Great Plains Super Lawyers list of 2014. About the Rising Star List The Super Lawyers’ Rising Star list is an exclusive, hand-selected list of attorneys in the region to watch in the upcoming […]