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Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorneys Paul S. Almen and Christopher C. Alexander and paralegal Corinne J. Thill to the firm.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of Stephen M. Warner, Sarah E. Bushnell, and Michael S. Ryan as shareholders.

328 Barry Ave., LLC v. Nolan Properties Group, LLC, 871 N.W.2d 745 (Minn. Nov. 25, 2015) Contractors everywhere experienced a slight setback when the Minnesota Supreme Court issued its opinion on November 25, 2015, in 328 Barry Ave., LLC v. Nolan Properties Group, LLC. The Minnesota Supreme Court agreed with the general contractor that the statute of limitations on claims for defective construction can begin to run before substantial completion of the construction, under Minn. Stat. § 541.051; however, the court refused to expand “discovery of the injury” to include a leak, previously remedied, such that the two year statute of limitations under Minn. Stat. § 541.051, subd. 1 would bar Plaintiff’s claims.

Arthur Chapman is pleased to announce it has been selected for membership in Mackrell International. Mackrell International is one of the world’s largest networks of independent law firms, providing access to 90 firms across 60 countries.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of associate attorney Jeffrey J. Woltjen.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of associate attorney Jeffrey M. Markowitz.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of paralegals Samantha Tschida and Terrill James.

Ms. Krueger joins the firm as an associate attorney, working with clients in the areas of commercial transportation and railroad litigation. Allison is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

With 30 plus years defending cases as a civil trial lawyer, Mike brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Though his litigation/trial experience is broad-based, Mike’s practice focuses on working with clients on products liability, environmental law and general liability matters, as well as other specialized types of litigation and trial work. He is known and respected by his clients and peers for his judgment, tenacity and skill.

Mr. Gansen joins the firm as a paralegal, assisting clients in the area of automobile No-Fault matters. He is a graduate of the Hamline University Paralegal Certificate Program and Iowa State University. Steve and his wife, Cresco-area native Sondra Reis, are kept busy with their two young children and reside in South Minneapolis.

Kafi Linville obtained a defense verdict in the case Penner v. Wutzke and Sundby Trailer Sales, a personal injury action that was tried in Sherburne County, Minnesota in March 2015. Plaintiff, a 56 year-old male, was rear-ended by Defendant Wutzke as a result of a phantom semi-truck that had pulled out in front of them when turning onto the highway of which they were both traveling. Plaintiff alleged soft tissue neck injuries and headaches as a direct result of the accident requiring RFN treatments and chiropractic care for the remainder of his life.

Minneapolis, MN – April 7, 2015 Employees of the Arthur Chapman Law Firm continue to participate in AchieveMpls’ Graduation Coaches program. The program pairs a community mentor with Minneapolis high school juniors and seniors as they prepare to apply to and attend college, many as the first in their families to go to college.

On March 26, 2015, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the finding of the district court and found in favor of Selective Insurance Company of America (Selective), represented by Christina E. VonderHaar and William A. LeMire of Arthur Chapman. In a declaratory judgment action, the 8th Circuit held that ACKSP client, Selective, had no duty to defend or indemnify its insured, Smart Candle, LLC, in an underlying trademark infringement action, venued in New York.

Arthur Chapman Defense Verdict for Canadian Pacific

​Ms. Vang works with members of Arthur Chapman’s workers’ compensation practice. Ms. Schafer’s work will be in areas of personal injury, construction and construction defect law, and workers’ compensation defense.

Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of Michael J. Nemo and Noelle L. Schubert as shareholders.

Arthur Chapman is pleased to announce the addition of Corey S. Bronczyk as an associate attorney. Corey will work with clients in the area of construction and construction defect law.

Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses Staab: Only Jointly and Severally Liable Parties are Exposed to Reallocation by Paul J. Rocheford & Beth A. Jenson Prouty - Staab v. Diocese of St. Cloud (Staab II) No. A12-1575, A12-1972, __ N.W.2d __ (Minn. Sept. 10, 2014).

Sally J. Ferguson, Esq. of Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Mid Year Meeting held July 16-20, 2014 in Manchester, VT.

Nine Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. attorneys have been selected as 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers® and two attorneys were named Rising Stars®.