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Practice Areas
Workers’
Compensation
The law firm of
Babcock, Mannella & Klint P.L.L.P. has handled thousands of injured workers cases. Besides understanding the complex legal
nature of a workers’ compensation matter, because of personal experience the firm understands the more personal concerns
an injured worker may have.
Since the Workers’
Compensation Law in Minnesota is ever changing, literally weekly, attorneys practicing in this area must be kept abreast of
the changes. Our Workers’ Compensation Department reviews and analyzes approximately 30 Workers’ Compensation
Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court decisions a month so as to properly keep our clients advised. It is no longer
possible for this complex area of law to have an attorney who practices “occasionally” to represent an injured
worker.
The fees in workers’
compensation matters are handled similar to fees in a personal injury case. They are handled on a contingency basis. This
means there is no fee charged unless benefits are recovered. In addition, there is no fee for a consultation regarding your
case to determine if representation is necessary.
Please contact
us if you have concerns regarding your work related injury. If you are unable to come into our office, arrangements will be
made for an attorney to come to you.
If you are injured,
let us help.
Please contact
attorney Thomas A. Klint, William J. Marshall or Michael T. Freske for your Workers’ Compensation needs.
Long
Term/Short Term Disability
It is important
to remember that Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability benefits do not require an individual’s disability to
have been caused by a work-related injury. Long Term and Short Term Disability policies pay when you are unable to work because
of ongoing disability. Just because you were denied does not mean you will not qualify, you have the right to appeal the denial
decision or to bring a lawsuit to recover benefits.
Long Term Disability
and Short Term Disability benefits are payable through an employer, through a self-insured plan, or through a group insurance
policy. Benefits are not state mandated and are strictly contractual in nature. Disability definitions differ under each plan
and are not defined by any local, state or federal agency. For this reason it is crucial to understand your rights under the
ERISA laws. We can help! Whether you are just beginning the process of filing a claim for disability or whether your claim
has already been denied, we will interpret your rights under your individual disability policy, we will obtain pertinent medical
records to support your claim and we will file the necessary paperwork in a timely manner. We will assure that your claim
is properly and fairly evaluated by your disability carrier.
We understand
that persons suffering with a disability are not only conflicted with financial burdens, but also with physical and emotional
turmoil. Please contact attorney, William Marshall, for a free consultation today.
Real Estate
Law
For over 50 years,
the Real Estate Department of Babcock, Mannella & Klint P.L.L.P. has provided clients with sophisticated representation in
a full range of real estate matters.
Our clients include
owners, lenders, landlords, builders, buyers, brokers, subcontractors, title insurers and tenants. Whether they seek
creative planning for a complicated transaction, or a solution to a problem elegant in its simplicity, we offer our clients
the expertise they require and the attention they deserve.
Our substantial
real estate experience includes the following:
Please contact
attorney Andrew J. Hippert or Felix A. Mannella to discuss how we might assist you with your real estate needs and opportunities.
Social
Security Disability
If you have
become disabled as a result of a physical or psychological impairment, and wish to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD)
benefits, contact our associated firm at (800) 473-6314 for a free phone consultation or visit our website at www.midwestdisability.com.
Please contact attorney F. Anthony Mannella, Randall J. Fuller or Anna I. Cortez for all your Social Security Disability needs. Probate
Probating a loved
one’s estate can be an intimidating process. Our Probate Department will determine the most efficient, timely and cost-effective
manner to help you complete the administration. We work closely with administrators to collect the Decedent’s assets,
pay the debts and taxes and distribute property to the heirs. Whether the estate is large or small or must be handled in a
formal, informal, supervised or unsupervised manner, we can help. We will prepare all court documents, handle all creditors
and complete estate tax returns when needed.
If you would like information on probate and estate administration, please contact attorney Felix A. Mannella today. Estate
Planning
Our Estate Planning
Department can help you plan for your future by structuring an estate plan with your specific goals in mind! We draft wills,
trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives (living wills) and set up plans for family business succession and personal
property distribution. We work to create an individualized plan that minimizes the tax and expense on your estate. Having
an estate plan in place can help guarantee that your wishes are carried out and can alleviate family conflict and emotional
stress.
We can also assist in setting up Guardianships and Conservatorships for your loved ones. We understand the emotional impact this can have on families and we treat each individual with the sensitivity and dignity they deserve. We work closely with Guardians and Conservators to ensure they diligently meet the Court’s requirements while they provide this compassionate service to someone in need. Please contact attorney Felix A. Mannella to set an estate plan that will reach your individual goals. Estate
Litigation
Estate litigation
can arise when there is a dispute over the validity, meaning or intent of a Decedent’s Will, whether or not the Decedent
had mental capacity to make the Will or who the heirs or devisees really are. Our Estate Litigation Department will work to
determine the true intent of the Decedent and help to honor his or her last wishes. We offer services to beneficiaries, heirs,
family members and creditors and will work aggressively to protect your rights.
Disputes can also arise when the administrator of an estate is charged with wrongdoing. Our expertise in this area can provide a cost-effective means for settling these disputes and protecting your interests. If you have any
questions or need more information, contact attorney Felix A. Mannella today.
Family
Law
The Family Law
Department represents clients with regard to marital dissolution actions (divorce), step parent adoptions, paternity proceedings,
post decree proceedings to modify child support, custody, parenting time schedules, spousal maintenance, satisfaction of disputes
regarding real estate in divorce, parenting time expeditor services and parenting consulting services.
As part of our
family law services, we also provide alternative forms of dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration services
by a qualified mediator and arbitrator who has been conducting mediations since 1989. The family law mediator can assist both
parties as a neutral expert to achieve a settlement without contested and expensive court trial proceedings. Mediation services
can be used to achieve a settlement with regard to any issues that arise in family law. The mediator can also help parties
resolve issues in matters which are outside of the family law area.
Our goal is to
provide our clients with skilled legal representation in order to assure that all of their rights and interests are protected.
While protecting
our client’s interests, we also recognize the overall needs of the family in promoting healthy co-parenting and parent-child
relationships even in the face of pending dissolution, paternity or post decree proceedings.
Attorney services
and mediation services are provided on an hourly basis. For most family law matters, retainers will be required depending
upon the issues involved and the difficulty of the case. Initial consultations for family law matters are available at
a reduced rate. Persons interested in mediation services can obtain a free one-half hour orientation.
When a family
law problem arises, please contact attorney and mediator, Coleen J. Carlstedt-Johnson, to assist in resolution of the conflict.
Business
Law
The Business Law
Department of the law firm provides services in the formation, operation and dissolution of business entities, including corporations,
partnerships, joint ventures, business trusts and sole proprietorships. We assist business owners in writing control agreements
for their businesses, buy-sell agreements, stock purchase agreements, and employment agreements.
We encourage small businesses to use their legal services wisely and cost effectively. In areas where further business expertise is needed, we have access to specialists in the field. Please contact
attorney Felix A. Mannella to help you with your business.
Business
Litigation
Our law firm also
engages in business litigation, including disputes between shareholders or owners, employers and employees, debtors and creditors,
and business collections. Our business litigators keep in the forefront the financial and emotional considerations taken when
engaging in business litigation.
If you need help
with a business dispute, contact attorney Felix A. Mannella.
Personal
Injury
The Personal Injury
Department handles a variety of matters concerning injury including automobile accidents, dog bites, slip and falls and injuries
resulting from the use of alcohol.
Personal Injury
matters are handled on a contingent fee basis. No attorney’s fees are charged unless a recovery is obtained for you.
Free initial consultations are always available. We are willing to meet with you in our office, at your home or in the hospital.
If you are injured,
we can help. Please contact attorney Michael T. Freske or Robert F. Mannella today.
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