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...

The New World of Farm and Business Succession Planning conference, presented by Gislason & Hunter and CliftonLarsonAllen, was held on December 6, 2018. Topics that were discussed included: 2017 Tax Reform—What actually happened? 2017 Tax Reform—What do I do now? State & Local Tax Update The Planning Toolbox—entity options, 199A reforms, valuation, etc. Question &...

As I write this in December 2018, the news is being flooded with articles on farm bankruptcies and the looming crisis for farmers and their lenders due to various economic situations outside of each farmer’s control. Farm divorces are estimated to increase. For anyone who has been in or read about the agricultural industry for...

DIRT Magazine is a publication by Gislason & Hunter LLP that includes vital information for the Agriculture and Agribusiness industry that work to feed the world. This issue features an article from Tom Revier and Paul Hillen on Revier Cattle Company–The Fine Wine of Beef and an article from Brad Schloesser on the Growing Opportunities...