Minneapolis, MN – 2/16/12
On December 1, 2011, the Minnesota Federal Court approved an important Class Action Settlement involving widespread restraint and seclusion of several hundred Minnesotans with developmental disabilities at the Minnesota Extended Treatment Options (METO) facility located on the former Cambridge State Hospital campus.
Johnson & Condon is pleased to announce that on July 27, 2011, Tricia Budke was recently appointed Secretary of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Employment Law Committee. The Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) is an association dedicated to serving the needs of lawyers engaging primarily in the defense and trial of civil disputes. The MDLA’s Employment Law Committee consists of attorneys who primarily represent employers and their insurers. The organization and committee goals include:
Johnson & Condon is pleased to announce Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized seven of the Firm’s attorneys as being among the top attorneys in Minnesota for 2011. Those recognized are:
A rigorous, multiphase process is utilized in selecting attorneys for the Super Lawyers designation, including peer nominations, evaluations and independent research. Only five percent of the attorneys in Minnesota receive this recognition. Visit http://SuperLawyers.com for more information.
This year’s Minnesota Super Lawyers publication highlights five Minnesota attorneys for their excellence and passion exhibited in their work. Johnson & Condon is proud to announce that their Partner Shamus P. O’Meara is recognized among these five.
The Medicare Set-Aside Consultant Certified (MSCC) certification is the result of dedicated time and study in the area of Medicare and Medicare Set-Aside issues. Allison Haley is also a member of NAMSAP, a national alliance of Medicare Set-Aside professionals. Allison’s daily practice relates to Medicare and MSA matters and workers’ compensation defense. She provides daily counsel and frequently speaks on these matters.
Mark J. Condon of Johnson & Condon recently obtained a dismissal of a complaint of racial discrimination for their client, a Twin Cities entertainment venue. Attorneys Mark Condon and Morgan Godfrey worked with the Human Resources Director, performing investigation and analysis in responding to a charge of racial discrimination filed with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. These joint efforts resulted in a determination by the City of Minneapolis, Department of Human Rights that the employee’s claims of racial discrimination were without merit.
“Mark and Morgan were great to work with on this case, not only legally but from an efficient business standpoint. Mark Condon is a great resource if I need advice on the legal aspects of all employment issues.” -Human Resources Director