Phaedra Howard Named a 2024 ‘Top Women in Law’ Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer

Phaedra J. Howard has been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as 2024 “Top Women in Law” honoree. This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in the legal community in Minnesota, recognizing the attorneys who have become leaders in their practice areas and are instrumental to their companies’ success. Honorees were selected based on the core […]

HOA Fall Seminar 2024

The Hellmuth & Johnson HOA practice group will present their annual fall seminar on November 2nd at 9:00 am. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join us for an informative event at Hellmuth & Johnson where you’ll learn about the latest legal updates affecting homeowners associations. Our speakers will cover important topics to keep your HOA running […]

CAI Files Lawsuit over Corporate Transparency Act

On September 10, 2024, the Community Associations Institute – an international organization that works to provide education, information, and resources to those professionals working in the community association world as well as homeowners who voluntarily serve their communities – filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and the […]

Phaedra Howard Featured in CAI’s Common Ground Magazine

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Phaedra Howard, is featured in CAI’s magazine Common Ground: These days, many residents need service and support animals. Accommodation requests must be treated with compassion and care. “Many community associations have rules either prohibiting pets or restricting their number, size, and type. When it comes to service and support animals, board members and […]

Nancy Polomis Featured in HOALeader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Nancy Polomis, discusses various topics with HOALeader.com: Your Best Move When Your Condo/HOA President Is Freezing You Out “What if you’re a board member, and your president and community manager essentially run the place themselves while keeping you in the dark?” “Click on the link below to hear a short clip in which […]

Nancy Polomis Featured in HOALeader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Nancy Polomis, discusses various topics with HOALeader.com: California Clarifies Boards’ Use of Email for Condo/HOA Business: Do You Know Your Law? Minnesota—“We do have an open meeting requirement for townhomes and condos subject to the Minnesota Common Interest Act,” reports Nancy T. Polomis, a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC in Edina, Minn., whose […]

Phaedra Howard Featured in HOALeader.com

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney, Phaedra Howard discusses various topics with HOALeader.com: HOAleader Video: HOA Learns Its President Sexually Assaulted Kids In this week’s tip, we address a dangerous and embarrassing situation that arose at a Utah HOA. We ran across news reports about the state prosecuting a sex offender—who was at that moment serving as president of his HOA—because […]

Phaedra Howard Receives National Recognition as a CCAL Fellow

Hellmuth & Johnson partner Phaedra Howard has been granted fellowship in the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). More than 4,000 lawyers practice community association law in the United States, yet fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide can distinguish themselves as CCAL fellows. This recognition is the highest level of service to the practice of community […]

Attorney Bryan Wiley Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorney Bryan M. Wiley has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation practice group. Wiley is an experienced litigator with a diverse legal background. He represents clients in a wide range of legal matters, including appearing at appraisals, mediations, and in the courtroom. His practice […]

Attorney Amy Byrne Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorney Amy M. Byrne has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate and Homeowner Associations practice groups. In her practice, Byrne advises clients on commercial and residential real estate matters such as purchase and sales, leasing, community associations governance, and lien foreclosure. She enjoys […]