Category: Attorney News
James H. Wills Retires from Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
April 22, 2025 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
After more than 50 years representing trucking companies and businesses, James (Jim) H. Wills has decided to retire from the practice of law. While his expertise and great humor will be missed, we here at BGS are grateful for his many contributions to the industry and this firm, and we wish him all the best as he embarks on this next chapter. Visitors to his northern Minnesota home will remark that he has not slowed down, simply shifted focus! Jim graduated from law school in 1975 and began his legal career as General Counsel for Dart Transit. After six years there, he moved to Anderson Trucking in a similar role, and in 1985 decided to form his own law firm focusing on transportation law. His deep involvement and contributions to the trucking industry continued from there as he combined his expertise in taxation, corporate law, and transportation in guiding his clients at Kalina, Wills, Gisvold and Clark PLLP and from 2016 on here at Barna, Guzy and Steffen Ltd. Jim’s impact on the trucking industry, especially here in Minnesota, cannot be understated. He served on the company board of more than one trucking company, offering his legal advice and common sense for the benefit of all. He played a very active role in…
Read MoreBGS Supports Achieve Services
April 21, 2025 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.One of the core principles in the BGS Mission statement is to give back to the community we serve. BGS has been involved Achieve Services for several years and recently attended their annual fundraising event. Attorneys Bill Huefner, Kate Fredrickson and Tammy Schemmel represented the firm for the gala on April 10th, 2025. The funds raised at the event support Achieve Services in providing day programming and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Achieve also offers services which include community-based employment, on-site employment, volunteer activities, arts and social skills programming, and recreational opportunities.
Read MoreMSBA Elder Law Section Virtual Panel Coming Soon!
March 17, 2025 | Kate Frederickson
Elder Law is a broad practice area with numerous pathways to practice. The MSBA Elder Law Section is hosting a virtual panel on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, open to law students, new lawyers, and practicing attorneys who are interested in an elder law practice. We will have attorneys from different stages in their careers who handle various aspects of elder law who will share their journey into the practice. The panelists will share insight on things they wish they knew at the onset of their career in elder law and how they have developed their practice. The panel will offer excellent insights into the practice of elder law in Minnesota for those considering going into elder law. Presenters:Kate R. Fredrickson, Attorney, Barna, Guzy & SteffenBen Kaufman, Staff Attorney, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal ServicesElizabeth I. Wrobel, Attorney, Wrobel & Smith, PLLPJulian J. Zweber, Attorney at Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota This event is free to Law Students and New Admittee’s to the Bar. You can register here:https://mnbars.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=299336&evSubAction=listAll&utm_campaign=2024-12-new-lawyers-newsletter&utm_source=membercentralpublications&utm_medium=email&utm_content=march-2025
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