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Commercial Lease Renewals: Guidance from an Experienced and Trusted Real Estate Attorney
Commercial lease renewals can be complex. Unlike residential leases, commercial lease agreements are highly customized, and no two contracts follow the same structure or timeline. Because of this...
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Health Care Directives: Protecting Your Wishes with an Experienced and Trusted Estate Planning Attorney
A comprehensive estate plan does more than distribute your assets. It protects your medical wishes, supports your loved ones during difficult moments, and ensures your voice is heard even if you...
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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: What Businesses Should Know About the 2026 Trade Policy Shift
The U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision overturning major portions of the 2025 tariff increases marks a significant shift in the nation’s trade policy. For businesses managing global supply...
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Legal Malpractice in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Common Mistakes and How Engel Professional Association Can Help
When clients hire an attorney, they trust that their legal matter will be handled with skill, diligence, and professionalism. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken. Legal malpractice occurs...
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Starting a Business in Minnesota or Wisconsin? Here Are the Legal Steps Every Entrepreneur Must Take
Minnesota and Wisconsin have become thriving hubs for startups, independent contractors, family-owned businesses, and fast-growing companies across every industry. Whether you’re launching a tech...
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Why Having a Trusted Attorney Working with You Matters: Personalized Real Estate & Business Law Support in Minnesota and Wisconsin
When you’re facing important legal decisions—whether buying a home, negotiating a commercial lease, or forming a business—you want more than generic advice or a rotating cast of lawyers handling...
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Top Legal Issues Homebuyers Face in Minnesota and Wisconsin—And How a Real Estate Attorney Can Help
Buying a home in Minnesota and Wisconsin is exciting—but it can also be legally complex. From title defects to contract disputes, homebuyers often encounter issues they aren’t prepared for. Having...
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Understanding Legal Malpractice in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Common Claims and How Clients Can Protect Themselves
Most people hire an attorney because they need trusted guidance during stressful, high-stakes situations. When that trust is broken—through negligence, misconduct, or inattention—the consequences...
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Determining Worker Classification: Contractor or Employee?
As a business attorney serving clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, one of the most common and high-stakes issues I help address is worker classification. Whether you're running a startup in...
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What Is an LLC & What It Is Not
As a business attorney working with clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, I often speak with entrepreneurs and small business owners who are unsure what a Limited Liability Company (LLC)...
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Starting a New Business: Essential Legal Checklist
Embarking on the journey to start a new business is both exciting and challenging. As you dive into entrepreneurship, it’s crucial to lay a solid legal foundation to ensure your company’s long-term...
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When to Update Your Estate Plan: Key Life Events to Review with Engel Professional Association
Life is full of big changes—some exciting, some unexpected—but many of them have the potential to impact your estate plan. Major life events, from marriage to financial shifts, can alter your...
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Selling Your Home? Understand Disclosure Obligations
Selling a home can be one of the most meaningful milestones in life—financially, emotionally, and legally. As a real estate attorney serving clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin, I often help...
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5 Estate Planning Mistakes Minnesotans & Wisconsinites Often Make
Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Wealthy—It’s for EveryoneEstate planning is often misunderstood. Many people think it’s something they can put off—or something only high-net-worth families need....
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Avoid These Common NDA Pitfalls to Protect Your Business
Why NDAs Matter—But Can Fail You In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business world, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are more than just formalities—they’re vital tools for protecting...
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Buying Commercial Property? 7 Legal Questions to Ask First
Investing in Commercial Property? Start with Legal Due DiligenceBuying commercial property can be a smart move for your business or investment portfolio—but it’s rarely simple. From title concerns...
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Understanding Material Breach in Contract Disputes: Guidance from Engel Professional Association
Contract disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, often leaving professionals and business owners in Minnesota and Wisconsin feeling overwhelmed. At Engel Professional Association, serving...
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What Every Business Owner Should Know About Succession Planning
Secure Your Business Legacy with Smart PlanningWhether you’re preparing to retire, sell, or transition leadership to the next generation, your business deserves a future that’s as strong as its...
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