Modern farming is a business, and it is extremely common to see even small operations owning farmland in a partnership, LLC, corporation or trust. Even so, Minnesota law restricts the ownership of agricultural real estate by business entities and trusts. Who Can Own Minnesota Farmland? Minnesota’s Corporate Farm Law begins with a general prohibition of...

A “lien” is a type of property right that allows a person (the “lienholder”) to take possession of certain property belonging to a debtor if an underlying debt is not paid.  Some liens, such as mortgages and security interests, are voluntary and are created by contracts.  Other liens are involuntary and are created by operation...

Mankato, MN (January 7, 2019) – Gislason & Hunter LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew M. Tatge, a partner with the firm, has been named the firm’s Managing Partner. As the firm’s Managing Partner, Andrew looks forward to leading the firm’s strategic efforts and managing the firm’s continued growth. Andrew will also continue to...

Rick Halbur has assisted in litigation involving secured and unsecured commercial and agricultural debts.  Rick’s work includes representing defendants opposing the collection of alleged debts, as well as representing plaintiffs in collecting upon debts.  For example, Rick has represented clients who have been sued for alleged breaches of contracts ranging in value from a few...

I learned early on as a staffing agent (my career before law school) that employee/employer relationships are a lot like dating. From the early-on internet stalking (LinkedIn), to the first date (job interview) to being “in a relationship” (“You’re hired!”), parallels exist at every level. Unfortunately, those parallels extend to breakups, too. And if your...

Rick Halbur has represented many clients across Minnesota in an extensive amount of real estate litigation involving novel and complicated issues of first impression. For example, Rick has been involved in multiple mechanics lien actions, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Rick has also litigated several easement disputes, and he has prevented future litigation by proactively...

Rick Halbur has represented multiple banks and lenders in a wide array of banking and bankruptcy-related litigation.  For example, Rick represented a lender in a bankruptcy case where his client had a secured claim in excess of $17 million.  Rick also represented a bank in litigation involving the enforcement of a $400,000.00 mortgage and associated...