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  • Attorney Spotlight: Jeff Markowitz
    March 11, 2024
    Can you provide a brief overview of your legal background and areas of expertise? I am an experienced appellate lawyer. I clerked for more than two years at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. I have worked on nearly 50 appeals. I enjoy partnering with trial lawyers when matters go on appeal. What is one thing you wished more people knew about your practice? Appellate lawyers can make great co-counsel at trials. While the trial lawyers keep their eyes focused on winning the trial, appellate counsel can focus on setting the case up to win on appeal. I do this work—and enjoy it! What are some of your favorite cases to work on? Minnesota Supreme Court appeals. I have represented numerous parties and amici curiae in such appeals.
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  • 2024 Women in Construction Week
    March 8, 2024
    This week is Women in Construction Week (WIC). WIC Week has grown into a powerful way to highlight the contributions of women in the construction industry. This year's theme, 'Keys to the Future,' highlights the strength and knowledge of women shaping the construction industry's future. Thanks to our female construction attorneys Kafi Linville, Shannon Nelson, Perssis Meshkat, Beth Jenson Prouty, and Stephanie Kudrle Smodish for their dedication to the construction industry.
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  • Attorney Spotlight: Shayne Hamann
    February 29, 2024
    How do you approach building and maintaining strong client relationships? Building strong relationships with my clients is important to me. I believe I do this best by providing individual attention to each client and the needs of the applicable file. I have vast knowledge in handling Minnesota automobile claims, including first and third party cases, assessing and handling insurance coverage cases as well as class action litigation. I strive to ensure my clients have the latest information on Minnesota case law germane to their line of work as well as hands on training to make their job as a claims adjuster or manager more streamlined. My clients appreciate my amiable and compassionate personality and my willingness to always jump in, roll up my sleeves and help no matter the case, situation or time of day! 
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  • Coverage Spotlight: Beth Jenson Prouty
    February 29, 2024
    What inspired you to become an attorney, and how did you choose your specific field of law? After law school, I clerked for the Minnesota Supreme Court for a year and then went to Arthur Chapman. I focused on writing complex motions and appeals across a variety of practice areas. One day, the firm was hiring for its Insurance Coverage Group. It initially didn’t even occur to me to apply until a partner sold me on the group, telling me it would fit my skill set of research, writing, and appeals. He was right! I hit the ground running with two appeals to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and one to the Eighth Circuit in my first year of coverage work.  
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  • Get to Know New Attorney Selma Demirovic
    February 5, 2024
    We are excited for you to meet attorney Selma Demirovic. Selma is joining our worker's compensation team.
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  • Insurance Coverage Practice Group Spotlight
    February 1, 2024
    This year our practice groups will each have a month to be in the spotlight. For February, we are excited to highlight and share more on our Insurance Coverage Practice Group.
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  • Attorney Spotlight: Beth Jenson Prouty
    January 25, 2024
    What inspired you to become an attorney, and how did you choose your specific field of law? When I was growing up, no one in my family was a lawyer, but I always dreamed about going to law school. I loved to read, write, research, and argue. I didn’t know it then, but these are all skills used by an appellate lawyer! 
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  • Medical Malpractice Team Secures a Defense Verdict in Two Week Trial
    January 22, 2024
    Medical malpractice legal team secures a favorable defense verdict.
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  • Appellate Practice Group Spotlight
    January 10, 2024
    This year our practice groups will each have a month to be in the spotlight. For January, We are excited to highlight and share more on our Appellate Practice Group.
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  • Arthur Chapman Lawyers Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers Award Recipients
    January 3, 2024
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  • Arthur Chapman has announced the election of Christine W. Chambers, Ken J. Kucinski, Perssis Meshkat, and Shannon A. Nelson as shareholders
    January 2, 2024
    Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. has announced the election of Christine W. Chambers, Ken J. Kucinski, Perssis Meshkat, and Shannon A. Nelson as shareholders at the firm.
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  • Get to Know New Attorney Jennifer R. Augustin
    November 15, 2023
    We are excited for you to meet attorney Jennifer Augustin. Jennifer is joining our worker's compensation team and is licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. 
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  • Beth Jenson Prouty Interviewed in the CLM Magazine November Issue
    November 8, 2023
    Beth Jenson Prouty was interviewed in the CLM Magazine November issue on her insurance coverage practice. Beth shares her experiences, perspectives, and invaluable insights into the world of insurance coverage. Beth's expertise is a true asset to the industry, and her article in CLM Magazine is a testament to her dedication and accomplishments. Be sure to check out the November issue to gain valuable insights into the world of insurance coverage law and reach out to Beth with your insurance coverage questions.
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  • Corey Bronczyk Named Associate Fellow of Construction Lawyers Society of America
    October 16, 2023
    Attorney Corey Bronczyk has been selected as an Associate Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA).  
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  • Get to Know New Attorney Mack A. Marrin
    October 10, 2023
    We are excited to welcome Mack Marrin to Arthur Chapman. Mack’s practice focuses on representing clients in construction liability. Mack also has experience in premises liability and automobile law and representing individuals and businesses through all aspects of civil litigation.
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  • Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
    October 9, 2023
    As we recognize and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a moment to appreciate the contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx attorneys. Their impact on our community is immeasurable and we are grateful for their rich cultural tapestry they contribute to the firm and for the excellent legal work they provide not only this month but throughout the year. 
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  • Three Minnesota Supreme Court Justices Invite Minnesota Legislature to Explore Regulating Litigation-Finance Industry in Minnesota
    August 29, 2023
    On August 23, 2023, the Minnesota Supreme Court in Pamela Maslowski v. Prospect Funding Partners LLC, et al., No. A21-1338, unanimously held that litigation-finance contracts are not subject to Minnesota usury law. But that’s not the end of the story, for three important reasons. First, the Court remanded for the district court to consider whether the contract’s 60% interest rate is unconscionable. Second, a three-justice concurrence road-mapped an analysis that very well could lead the district court to find the rate unconscionable. That appears to have been the concurring justices’ intent.
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  • Mark Brown Named Civil Trial Law Specialist
    August 29, 2023
    The Minnesota State Bar Association announces the certification of Mark Brown, of Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, PA, as a MSBA Board Certified Civil Trial Law Specialists.  This Certification program is administered by the MSBA and approved by the Minnesota State Board of Legal Certification.
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  • Eighth Circuit Enforces Minnesota’s Statutory Limits on Municipal Tort Liability
    August 28, 2023
    On August 25, 2023, the Eighth Circuit held that a municipality does not waive statutory caps on damages for governmental tort liability when it procures a policy that provides a limit of $500,000 for claims subject to Minnesota’s statutory cap on municipal tort liability, and a separate $2,000,000 limit for claims that are not subject to the cap. Prisk v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of America, __ F.4th __ (8th Cir. Aug. 25, 2023).
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  • Employment Opportunity: Paralegal
    August 10, 2023
    Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala P.A. is a midsize law firm with a long history of supporting work-life balance. We have an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join one of our busy Practice Groups.
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