Hellmuth & Johnson’s Darbie Tamsett Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Darbie Tamsett is featured in the latest issue of Attorney at Law Magazine as part of their 2026 “First Generation Lawyers” special issue. The article highlights Darbie’s personal background, the journey that led her to the legal profession, and the values that shape her approach to serving her clients today. It […]
Ailana McIntosh of Hellmuth & Johnson Shares Legal Insights About Business Sales on Poised for Exit Podcast
In the Poised for Exit Podcast episode “Legal Pitfalls That Derail Business Sales and How Owners Can Avoid Them,” Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Ailana McIntosh covered common legal obstacles that emerge during business sales, from disorganized corporate records to unclear ownership structures, and why these issues often go undetected until a sale is imminent. Ailana […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Featured as “The Face of Litigation” by Twin Cities Business
Hellmuth & Johnson is proud to be recognized as “The Face of Litigation” by Twin Cities Business. In its “Faces of Minnesota Business” feature, Twin Cities Business celebrates the individuals and teams redefining success and driving business forward. For more than 30 years, Hellmuth & Johnson has built a litigation practice defined by preparation, precision, […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Ailana McIntosh Featured in Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal M&A Roundtable
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Ailana McIntosh Featured in Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal M&A Roundtable The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal featured Hellmuth & Johnson partner Ailana McIntosh in a recent roundtable on navigating mergers and acquisitions. McIntosh and other industry experts discussed critical topics, including deal preparation, timing professional involvement, growth strategies, post-closing obligations, and emerging risks […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Terry Moore speaks to LCA at Harvard Club in NYC
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Terry Moore addressed the Litigation Counsel of America on December 5, 2025, at the Harvard Club in New York City. Terry explained how his team was able to turn a $600,000 contract claim into a $6 million settlement at trial by uncovering and proving fraud damages. Moore is a fellow in […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Represents The Smead Manufacturing Co. in Acquisition
Hellmuth & Johnson is proud to announce its role as legal counsel to The Smead Manufacturing Co. during its recent acquisition by Illinois-based Tops Products, a subsidiary of Atlas Holdings. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Hastings, Minnesota, Smead has long been renowned as a family-owned innovator in office and filing supplies—from creating the first Bandless […]
BOI Legal Alert: All Domestic Entities Now Exempt from Filing BOI Reports
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) changed the rules for filing Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act. The update issued by press release and posted on FinCEN’s website states: All entities created in the United States – including those previously known as “domestic reporting companies” – and […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Alec Sherod Contributes to MSPBJ’s 2025 M&A Table of Experts
A Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal panel discussion on mergers and acquisitions featured Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Alec Sherod among other M&A experts. The panel explored 2025 economic conditions, deal structures, private equity trends, and acquisition integration challenges. Sherod provided valuable insights on middle-market transactions, noting increased private equity involvement in smaller deals and predicting a […]
Attorneys Ailana McIntosh, Amy Byrne, and Darbie Tamsett Certified as MSBA Real Property Law Specialists
Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorneys Ailana T. McIntosh, Amy M. Byrne, and Darbie A. Tamsett have been certified as Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Real Property Law Specialists. The MSBA offers board certification in Real Property Law to attorneys who have met rigorous criteria, demonstrating their expertise and experience in this […]
Alec Sherod Named a 2025 POWER 30 Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer by Minnesota Lawyer
Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that partner Alec C. Sherod has been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2025 POWER 30 Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer. POWER 30 is a feature from Minnesota Lawyer that examines the power brokers who lead and influence various parts of the Minnesota legal community. This edition highlights those […]