Haws-Km Professional Association

Haws-KM is very pleased to announce that Pete Wanning and Krista Pezewski have been elected equity shareholders. Learn more about this exciting new era in leadership at our firm: https://bit.ly/3T4V3oT

Today is an exciting day at our firm!

Haws-KM is constantly evolving to meet the litigation needs of our clients. As we move into the future, we are proud to debut a new look and a new website for our practice.

Visit our new website https://haws-km.com/ to learn more about our people, our practices, and our firm.

Congratulations to the following HAWS-KM attorneys who have been recognized by their peers as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars

https://www.haws-km.com/haws-km-is-proud-to-announce-six-super-lawyers-or-rising-stars

The law firm of HAWS-KM is pleased to announce that Todd Koebele is the second lawyer from HAWS-KM, joining Dan Haws, recognized among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2022.

https://www.haws-km.com/todd-koebele-honored-americas-top-100-high-stakes-litigatorsr

Todd Koebele Honored as America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® | HAWS-KM Professional Association The law firm of HAWS-KM is pleased to announce that Todd Koebele is the second lawyer from HAWS-KM, joining Dan Haws, recognized among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2022.

HAWS-KM is pleased to welcome Gustavo Ortiz Reynoso to the law firm as an associate practicing in the areas of Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Litigation, Product Liability Defense, and Transportation Litigation.

https://www.haws-km.com/new/complex-litigation-attorney-gustavo-ortiz-reynoso-joins-haws-km

Complex Litigation Attorney, Gustavo Ortiz Reynoso Joins HAWS-KM | HAWS-KM Professional Association HAWS-KM is pleased to welcome Gustavo Ortiz Reynoso to the law firm as an associate practicing in the areas of Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Litigation, Product Liability Defense, and Transportation Litigation.

Scott Williams and Hahn Pham recently secured a published opinion from the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which confirmed that where insureds’ property is damaged by hailstorms, their insurers may rely on harvesting as a method to repair the storm damage.

https://www.haws-km.com/news/haws-kms-scott-williams-and-hahn-pham-secure-victory

HAWS-KM’s Scott Williams and Hahn Pham Secure a Victory for Insurer Before the Minnesota Court of Appeals | HAWS-KM Professional Association Scott Williams and Hahn Pham recently secured a published opinion from the Minnesota Court of Appeals...

The law firm of HAWS-KM is pleased to announce that complex litigation attorneys Benjamin Alberty, Tiffany Phillips, and Lindsey Streicher have joined the team.
https://www.haws-km.com/news/haws-km-welcomes-three-new-attorneys

HAWS-KM Welcomes Three New Attorneys | HAWS-KM Professional Association The law firm of HAWS-KM is pleased to announce that complex litigation attorneys Benjamin Alberty, Tiffany Phillips, and Lindsey Streicher have joined the team.

https://www.haws-km.com/certainty-or-uncertainty-minnesotas-attorney-client-privilege-protections

Certainty or Uncertainty in Minnesota’s Attorney-Client Privilege Protections? | HAWS-KM Professional Association In December, the Minnesota Supreme Court in In Re Polaris formally adopted the “predominant purpose test” to determine whether a document that contains both legal and business advice is entirely protected by the attorney-client privilege.

HAWS-KM, a 20-lawyer firm representing clients nationwide on complex matters, is in search of an experienced, hard-working, service-oriented replacement for their retiring Director of Administration.

https://www.haws-km.com/professional-law-administrator

HAWS-KM, a law firm representing clients nationwide on complex matters, is in search of a paralegal with a minimum of 3 years civil litigation experience focusing on product liability defense and personal injury in a private practice setting.

We are expanding our team and are looking for two experienced litigation attorneys. These positions will focus on complex insurance-related litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, economic loss, and property damage. There will also be opportunities to practice with our products liability and transportation litigation groups. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with a proven track record of independently managing files.
The required skillset includes experience with:
• Legal research and writing
• Drafting pleadings
• Responding to written discovery
• Brief writing
• Handling files independently
• Interfacing with clients
• Taking both fact and expert depositions
• Strategizing creatively and collaboratively with a practice group or client team
• Presenting arguments before a judge and/or jury
A minimum of 3 years of private practice experience is preferred. Please forward your resume and cover letter to Sue Pearson at [email protected].

We are pleased to announce that once again HAWS-KM has been named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2022

https://www.haws-km.com/us-news-best-lawyersr-ranks-haws-km-among-2022-best-law-firms

U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Ranks HAWS-KM Among 2022 Best Law Firms | HAWS-KM Professional Association We are pleased to announce that once again HAWS-KM has been named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 2022

HAWS-KM law firm is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney, Aidan Zielske. She practices in the areas of product liability defense, transportation litigation, commercial litigation, and toxic torts.

https://www.haws-km.com/new-attorney-aidan-zielske-joins-haws-km

New Attorney, Aidan Zielske, Joins HAWS-KM | HAWS-KM Professional Association HAWS-KM law firm is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney, Aidan Zielske. She practices in the areas of product liability defense, transportation litigation, commercial litigation, and toxic torts.

This position offers a wide variety of responsibility and opportunity to make a difference in our overall employee experience. It is unique in that it touches so many different administrative areas of the firm.

Responsibilities:

Verify invoice and expense reports for accuracy
Process, print and mail checks
Update various accounting spreadsheets
Run computer conflict checks on new matters
Electronic bank deposits as needed
Back-up Receptionist – Answer and direct calls when receptionist or primary back-up are absent
Supplies – Order, stock and maintain office and miscellaneous supplies inventory
Use sound economic judgment and negotiate prices when possible
Library – Place updated material into books and book pockets
Order and distribute reference materials
Facilities – Arrange for building management staff to perform services when outside the scope of routine maintenance
Prepare offices and work stations for new employees
Assist Director of Administration with various projects, activities and events
Qualifications:

Previous accounts payable experience preferred
Basic understanding of accounting principles
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them efficiently
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficient typing of text and numbers
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
AA Degree preferred
Telecommute:

Opportunity to work remotely up to 40% following probationary period

Candidates meeting these qualifications and interested in joining a firm dedicated to delivering superior results in an innovative, collegial and welcoming environment, should forward a resume and cover letter to Sue Pearson at [email protected].

https://www.haws-km.com/hkm-law-firm-best-lawyers-2022

HAWS-KM Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 for Professional Excellence | HAWS-KM Professional Association The firm is proud to announce that Dan Haws and Todd Koebele have once again been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

Candidates must have experience with:
• Legal research and writing
• Drafting pleadings
• Responding to written discovery
• Brief writing
• Handling files independently
• Interfacing with clients
• Taking both fact and expert depositions
• Strategizing creatively and collaboratively
• Presenting arguments before a judge and/or jury

Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in private practice is required. Please forward your resume, cover letter and law school transcript to Sue Pearson at [email protected].

https://www.haws-km.com/legal-careers

HAWS-KM law firm is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Attorney, Christian Brandt. As leader of the firm’s business practice, Brandt leverages his corporate executive experience to provide clients with outside general counsel services.

https://www.haws-km.com/seasoned-counselor-and-business-advisor-christian-brandt-joins-haws-km

Seasoned Counselor and Business Advisor, Christian Brandt Joins HAWS-KM | HAWS-KM Professional Association HAWS-KM law firm is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Attorney, Christian Brandt.

Litigation Support Manager

We are looking for a creative, collaborative and dedicated litigation support professional to manage all aspects of our electronic discovery and serve as an integral member of each trial team.

Responsibilities:
• Provide litigation support services to the firm’s attorneys, staff and clients
• Analyze, manage and design databases
• Organize and manage evidence and case-related documents
• Process and load documents and run productions in Relativity
• Effectively use technology in all stages of litigation, including in the courtroom
• Apply advanced working knowledge of the firm’s litigation support and other related software (Relativity, Law, Trial Director, NetDocuments and the Microsoft software suite)
• Download videos from websites and convert video and audio files
• Troubleshoot online download and upload issues
• Provide training on litigation support software to firm members

Qualifications:
• Passionate about keeping abreast of new technology and developments in litigation support products and processes
• Skilled at project analysis and management
• Comfortable in making presentations and working in a courtroom setting
• Minimum of 4 years’ Relativity experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Paralegal experience preferred

Candidates meeting these qualifications and interested in joining a firm dedicated to delivering superior results in an innovative, collegial and welcoming environment, should forward a resume and cover letter to Sue Pearson at [Email hidden].

Haws-Km Professional Association updated their website address.

HKM is Now HAWS-KM

With a firm-wide focus on evolution, we’ve built a culture around continuous improvement, now exemplified in our new firm name, new office design, and new energy.

New Firm Name: We’ve changed our name from HKM to HAWS-KM, to further differentiate our firm for clients, while maintaining a proud connection to the firm’s past.

Bright Office Design: Our newly designed office boasts natural light, expansive open spaces for team collaboration, and a modern sensibility that reflects our commitment to a progressive future.

Fresh Energy: We’ve expanded our talent and renewed our energy for tackling and solving complex litigation disputes. Clients can expect the same excellent service and dedication they’ve received from us over the years.

We celebrate this rejuvenation, as HAWS-KM remains firmly rooted to our mission: Innovation, Passion, Results.

HKM is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Attorney, Briana Gornick. She is savvy litigator with 14 years of experience and an excellent reputation for being diligent, responsive, and client focused.

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/litigator-briana-gornick-joins-hkm

Litigator, Briana Gornick Joins HKM | HKM Professional Association HKM is pleased to announce the addition of Senior Attorney, Briana Gornick. She is savvy litigator with 14 years of experience and an excellent reputation for being diligent, responsive, and client focused.

In Minnesota, what threshold must an underlying complaint meet to implicate an insurer’s duty to defend an insured defendant? Under what circumstances must an insurer defend a successor of its named insured? The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals recently confronted these questions in Continental Insurance Company v. Daikin Applied Americas Inc.

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/arguably-covered-claims-standard-minnesota-what-triggers-insurers-duty-defend-its-insureds

“Arguably” Covered Claims Standard in Minnesota: What Triggers an Insurer’s Duty to Defend its Insured’s Successor? | HKM Professional Association In Minnesota, what threshold must an underlying complaint meet to implicate an insurer’s duty to defend an insured defendant?

Lee Bennin Helps UST Law to Top-Four Finish at National Moot Court Competition: For Second Consecutive Year
In April 2021, HKM attorney Lee Bennin coached a team of University of St. Thomas School of Law students to another top-four finish in the Giles Sutherland Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition. This year’s team consisted of third-year law student Jessica Hughes and second-year law student Erin Herdeman and was co-coached by Adam Szymanski and Lea Westman.
https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/lee-bennin-helps-ust-law

Lee Bennin Helps UST Law to Top-Four Finish at National Moot Court Competition: For Second Consecutive Year | HKM Professional Association In April 2021, HKM attorney Lee Bennin coached a team of University of St. Thomas School of Law students to another top-four finish in the Giles Sutherland Rich Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition.

New Wisconsin Law Grants Broad COVID-19 Civil Liability Immunity: Here’s Who is Impacted

On February 25, 2021, Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 4, a new law that protects certain entities from civil liability against claims related to COVID-19. With the passage of Act 4, Wisconsin joins the ever-growing list of states that have enacted similar laws that protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits, including Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming.

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/wisconsin-law-grants-broad-covid-19-civil-liability-immunity

New Wisconsin Law Grants Broad COVID-19 Civil Liability Immunity: Here’s Who is Impacted | HKM Professional Association On February 25, 2021, Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 4, a new law that protects certain entities from civil liability against claims related to COVID-19.

When Does a “Precedential” Opinion Become Binding Precedent? Immediately, Says the Minnesota Court of Appeals

Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion that clarified a nuanced and oft-overlooked aspect of Minnesota law. The Court held that its precedential opinions are binding precedent immediately upon being filed. While this holding may seem like the obvious answer to a leading question, it is nonetheless an important legal principle that had not been squarely established in the Court’s 38-year existence.

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/precedential-opinion

When Does a “Precedential” Opinion Become Binding Precedent? Immediately, Says the Minnesota Court of Appeals | HKM Professional Association Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion that clarified a nuanced and oft-overlooked aspect of Minnesota law.

HKM is pleased to announce that Michael Mather has been elected as the newest shareholder of the law firm.

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/michael-mather-elected-shareholder-hkm

Michael Mather Elected Shareholder of HKM | HKM Professional Association HKM is pleased to announce that Michael Mather has been elected as the newest shareholder of the law firm.

Closely following in the footsteps of Washington and Virginia, on February 22, 2021, Minnesota House Representatives Steve Elkins and Mohamud Noor introduced House File 1492, more commonly known as the “Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act” (the “Act”). If passed, Minnesota will become the latest state to enact comprehensive legislation aimed to protect the collection, storage, use, and dissemination of consumer data.

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/mn-consumer-data-privacy-act

The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act: Minnesota Is the Latest State to Introduce Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Legislation | HKM Professional Association Closely following in the footsteps of Washington and Virginia, on February 22, 2021...

https://www.hkmlawgroup.com/panel-discussion-strategies-success-uncertain-job-market

Panel Discussion - Strategies for Success in an Uncertain Job Market | HKM Professional Association On February 3, Kathleen Curtis will participate as a panelist for the MSBA program on “Strategies for Success in an Uncertain Job Market”

HKM has an immediate opening for a case assistant in our asbestos practice group. Duties include:

• Docket cases
• Access and retrieve documents from online court filing and database systems
• Identify documents and compile for deposition and exhibit books
• Assist with organizing documents, both in electronic and paper form
• Scanning and photocopying
• Save emails and documents into document management system
• Update charts
• Type medical summaries
• Maintain asbestos library

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a law firm
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to quickly learn new software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently
• Effective in a team environment
• Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication