News and Noteworthy
Revised Eighth Circuit Rules Effective November 1, 2021
Effective today, November 1, 2021, there have been several revisions to the Local Rules of the Eighth Circuit. Significantly, Rule 27A(b) has been changed to reduce the authority of a single judge to grant certain motions. Previously a single judge could determine...
Pro Bono Legal Work in 2021
As a continuing part of the firm’s giving back to the community, Brownson, PLLC Attorney Tim Garvey has provided volunteer legal work in 2021 in two areas. Volunteer Lawyers Network- Landlord/tenant law is one of the most frequent areas of law where pro-bono legal...
Joe Lulic Wins Insurance Trial
Brownson, PLLC is pleased to announce that on August 5, 2021, Senior Litigation Attorney Joe Lulic won a jury verdict on behalf of a homeowners’ insurer in the U.S. District Court at St Paul, Minnesota. The plaintiff owned and insured a mansion on St. Paul’s Summit...
Operation Backpack 2021 – Brownson PLLC Proud to Participate!
Brownson PLLC is proud to annually participate in Operation Backpack! After last year’s unprecedented school year and with fewer tenants in the building donating, the need for school supplies is now greater than ever before. What is Operation Backpack? It is a...
Joe Lulic Obtains Summary Judgement in Insurance Fire Case
BROWNSON, PLLC SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY JOE LULIC OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN INSURANCE FIRE CASE Brownson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Senior Litigation Attorney Joe Lulic has won summary judgment in a case involving a fire that destroyed two commercial...
Giving Back – Animal Humane Society Walk for Animal
Our firm is participating in the 2021 Animal Humane Society Walk for Animals—its 50th Anniversary! Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, and critters come to Animal Humane Society in need of a second chance. AHS works tireless to provide life changing care and support...
Brownson, PLLC Obtains Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Victory for Insurer
Brownson, PLLC is pleased to announce that Senior Litigation Attorney Joe Lulic has obtained a ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of a homeowners’ insurer client for a fire loss claim. Significantly, the Court held that the insurer acted properly...
Timothy Garvey Joins Brownson PLLC
Timothy Garvey Joins Brownson PLLC Brownson PLLC is pleased to announce that Timothy L. Garvey has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Tim comes to the firm with a litigation background and a detail - oriented, incisive legal acumen. Tim is a cum laude graduate...
Giving Back – Toys for Tots
This year has undoubtably been tough on all of us and we need to come together more than ever. We are proud to be able to give back to our local community by participating in Toys for Tots. We encourage everyone to do the same! Think of those in need to do something...
Significant Change to Federal Court Rule Impacts Corporate Defendant Depositions
Significant Change to Federal Court Rule Impacts Corporate Defendant Depositions Robert D. Brownson Brownson, PLLC Effective December 1, 2020, the Rule that governs depositions of persons designated by corporations or other organizations to appear under oath and...