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Anna Kim joins Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

April 17, 2012

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Anna J. Kim as an associate. Anna joins the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group. In addition, Anna actively participates in several organizations, including serving on the board of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter.

Shannon A. Nelson Joins Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

March 22, 2012

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Shannon A. Nelson as an associate. Shannon will join the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group. Prior to joining Arthur Chapman, Shannon’s work has included associate positions with the law firms of Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A., and Hansen, Dordell, Bradt, Odlaug & Bradt.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of Susan K.H. Conley and Shayne M. Hamann as shareholders.

January 5, 2012

Susan K. H. Conley joined Arthur Chapman in 2007 and has been practicing law for more than 20 years in the areas of workers' compensation and general liability. Prior to joining Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., she was a Senior Trial Attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Sue currently represents clients in all aspects of workers' compensation litigation. In the past, she has represented clients in various liability cases, including motor vehicle, fire litigation, products liability, and premises liability. Sue has lectured on the subject of workers' compensation, presenting seminars for industry and trade groups as well as on-site client seminars.

Shayne M. Hamann joined Arthur Chapman in 2006 after working in-house with Farmers Insurance. She has extensive experience in automobile related litigation and handles a variety of first and third party cases as well as rental car litigation. Shayne also has a vast background in handling any array of general liability, premise and commercial transportation cases. Shayne is the firm's pro bono coordinator and also serves as one of the chairs of its automobile law practice group. In addition to her law practice, Shayne is an active volunteer and mentor for a variety of legal, civic and church related organizations in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

The law firm of Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with a branch office in Hudson, Wisconsin. Arthur Chapman is one of the premier defense litigation law firms in Minnesota with approximately 46 attorneys practicing from coast to coast. The attorneys at Arthur Chapman serve the litigation needs of businesses, the insurance industry, and self-insured entities by providing a full range of litigation services, including general and commercial litigation, products liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, subrogation, professional liability, insurance coverage, intellectual property, construction, high technology disputes, liquor liability, employment law, trucking, railroad, and personal injury law. Please visit the firm's website at www.ArthurChapman.com for additional information.

Christina E. VonderHaar Joins Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

September 14, 2011

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce that Christina E. VonderHaar has joined the firm as an associate. Christina will focus her practice primarily in the area of workersâ?? compensation litigation. Prior to joining Arthur Chapman, Christina worked as senior counsel and vice president for KASCO Claims Management, Inc. dba Coronado Claims Services in San Diego, California and as an associate for Haight, Brown & Bonesteel, LLP in Los Angeles, California.

Jennifer E. Albrecht Joins Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

September 08, 2011

Jennifer E. Albrecht joins Arthur Chapman as the Marketing Manager. Prior to joining the firm, Jennifer assisted in the growth of an outsourced accounting company and a commercial architectural firm. Jennifer’s work includes coordination of the firm’s marketing activities and guiding the team in it’s client appreciation, promotional, and business development endeavors.

Angela M. Streit Joins Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.

September 08, 2011

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce that Angela M. Streit has joined the firm as an associate. Angie will focus her practice in the areas of railroad and automobile litigation. Prior to joining Arthur Chapman, Angie clerked with the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the United States Attorney's Office.

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