Franchise attorneys, Jim Wahl, Tom MacIntosh and Ryan Palmer will attend the 52nd Annual International Franchise Association Convention on February 11-14, 2012.  The convention will be held at the Orlando World Marriott Hotel in Orlando, FL.  Monroe Moxness Berg PA is a convention sponsor of the Business Solution Roundtables session on Tuesday, February 14th and Ryan Palmer and Jim Wahl will each lead one of the Roundtable sessions.

Monroe Moxness Berg welcomes Vickie L. Loher to the firm.  Vickie is an attorney in the Real Estate practice group.  

Firm attorneys Rick Gibson and John Remakel were presenters at a seminar on "Corporate Governance and Your Private Company."   The seminar was December 7, 2011 at the Bloomington Hilton, 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN.   Also presenting at the seminar were Allan Kaufmann, a partner at MTK Accounting, and Kaye O'Leary, a principal of Tevera Consulting. 

Ryan Palmer, an attorney in the firm Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group is a featured author in the October 2011 issue of Franchising World.   The article answers some of the basic questions about royalty audits including:  What is a royalty audit?  How is a royalty audit conducted and who conducts the audit?   The article further discusses common errors, the legal rights of franchisees and franchisors and what type of financial information franchisors should collect from franchisees.  Click here to read the article.

Monroe Moxness Berg was a sponsor of the 2011 Minnesota Justice Foundation 2011 Anniversary Celebration held on Tuesday, November 15th.  The mission of the Minnesota Justice Foundation is "Striving for justice by creating opportunities for law students to perform public interest and pro bono legal services."  This year's keynote speaker was the General Counsel for the Department of Veterns Affairs, the Honorable Will A. Gunn and he spoke on "Veterans - How Lawyers, Employers, and Law Students Can Assist Veterans."  The 2011 recipients of their Outstanding Service Awards were also honored.  Firm attorney, John Remakel, is on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Justice Foundation.

Monroe Moxness Berg was a key sponsor, exhibitor and presenter at the 22nd Annual Restaurant Finance and Development Conference held November 7-9, 2011 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.  The conference is the restaurant industry's premier executive conference for growth-minded restaurant company owners, operators and financial executives.  Dennis Monroe, firm Chair, lead a panel of top restaurant executives discussing "Over-the-Top Ideas From The Restaurant Trendmakers."  The firm also sponsored the conference "Success Breakfast" featuring speaker Michael Abrashoff, a former Navy ship captain and author.

Monroe Moxness Berg was a sponsor of the Minnesota Real Estate Journal's Hospitality & Entertainment Summit on September 30, 2011 at Golden Valley Country Club.  Firm shareholders Patricia Weller and Ryan Palmer spoke on "Restaurants in Hospitality Venues: Legal and Practical Issues."   Click here for information on the agenda and registration.

Dennis Monroe, firm Chair, was a featured speaker at the SS&G Financial Services Restaurant CFO Bootcamp on September 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.  The bootcamp, held September 21-23, is industry specific training for restaurant professionals in a small group setting.  Dennis provided an update on lending, valuations and M&A markets pertaining to the restaurant industry. 

Congratulations to firm client Parasole Restaurant Holdings.  It was announced on Wednesday, July 27th that Parasole's top chef won the grand prize in a healthy-eating competition sponsored by First Lady Michelle Obama.  Chef Todd Bolton's "Porcupine Sliders" won the national "Recipes For Healthy Kids" challenge, netting him a trip to the White House and $3,000.

Monroe Moxness Berg is pleased to announce that firm attorneys John Berg, Tom MacIntosh, and Dennis Monroe have been named 2011 "Minnesota Super Lawyers" and have been recognized in the August issues of Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine, Mpls. St.Paul Magazine, and Twin Cities Business.  The selecting of "Super Lawyers" is designed to identify Minnesota lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Only 5 percent of Minnesota attorneys receive this honor.

Firm attorney, Ryan Palmer, has been named a 2011 "Minnesota Rising Star" and is also recognized in the same August publications.  To be selected as a Rising Star, lawyers are asked to nominate the best attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.  No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named to the list.

Dennis Monroe, firm chair and co-founder, was a featured speaker at a Hospitality Industry Roundtable, organized by J.H.Cohn LLP on Thursday, July 28, 2011.  The Roundtable discussed hospitality industry trends and issues and was held at J.H. Cohn's office is Roseland, New Jersey. 

Monroe Moxness Berg welcomes John R. Remakel to the firm.  John is an attorney in the Business Law, Corporate Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions practice groups.  John has experience representing clients in mergers and acquisitions and a wide range of business transactions.  His practice also includes assisting business clients with general corporate matters.

Sandy Bodeau, firm attorney and member of the Franchise and Distribution practice group was a panelist at the seminar "Too Good to Fail:  Whether it's buying a business, starting one, or buying a franchise - What you need to know."  The seminar was Wednesday, July 27th from 7:30 am - 9:00 am and was held at Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP, 2501 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis. 

On Friday, June 24, 2011, the Barron News-Shield published an article written by Mary Glynn about a presentation Gerry Duffy, chair of the firm litigation and land use practice groups, gave to the Barron County Board of Supervisors on Monday night, June 20th.  The article, "County Board Hears Frac Sand Presentation: Searching for Northern White," discusses Gerry's presentation and his answers to follow up questions concerning the frac sand industry.  Click here to read the full article.

Dennis Monroe, firm chair and co-founder, was a featured presenter at the Cartridge World National Master Meeting in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, June 15th.  Dennis addressed the attendees on "Where are you at?; Where are you going? and How are you getting there?". 

Rick Gibson, firm shareholder, moderated a panel presentation at the Retail & Restaurant Summit held on Friday, June 3rd.  The Summit was presented by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal and held at the Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis - Park Place from 8:00 am - 12 noon.  Rick moderated a panel presentation on "Investment Strategies with Retail & Restaurants."  Also on the panel were representatives from RLK, Inc., Duke Realty, Upland Real Estate Group and Oppidan Investment Company.

Monroe Moxness Berg is pleased to welcome Christina M. Mann to the firm.  Christina is a new attorney in the firm Wealth Preservation practice group.  Christina will focus her practice on estate planning, elder law, estate and trust administration, business exit planning and charitable planned giving. 

We are pleased to announce the addition of new litigation counsel.  The new Monroe Moxness Berg litigation team includes veterans, Gerald Duffy and Kristin Kingsbury, as well as Matthew Duffy.  Under Gerry Duffy's leadership, as chair of the Litigation practice group, the firm will offer two new areas of practice - Land Use and Construction Law.  Gerry Duffy has more than 40 years of litigation experience ranging from simple disputes to the most complex.  Kristin Kingsbury brings experience in business, construction, employment, land use law, and litigation.  Matthew Duffy focuses on land use and commercial litigation.  According to Mark Moxness, firm President, "The new litigation team aligns well with our current services, while allowing us to offer our clients more services and complex litigation experience.  The synergy will enable us to provide broader services to existing clients and position ourselves to better serve the needs of prospective clients."   Click here to read the complete press release.

Firm shareholders, John Berg and Scott Husaby were presenters at the Franchise Times Exit Strategy Seminar held in Denver, CO on June 8th at the Denver Marriott Tech Center.  Teaming with representatives from The Waterfront Investment Group, the seminar discussed everything you would need to know from drafting wills, minimizing taxes, seamless selling or transferring your franchise and family-wealth preservation.  A proper franchise succession, exit and estate plan is critical to protecting your business.  This was a valuable seminar for franchisors and franchisees. 

Dennis Monroe, firm Chairman and co-founder, was a presenter at the 2011 Atlanta Area Restaurant Industry Finance and Accounting Roundtable on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.  The Roundtable was jointly presented by Bennett Thrasher PC, GE Capital, Monroe Moxness Berg PA and Roark Capital.  Dennis spoke on "Values, Deals, Structures and Legal Issues."  The roundtable was held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel - Cobb Galleria. 

Congratulations to John Berg, Randy Evans, Scott Husaby, Tom MacIntosh, Dennis Monroe, Ryan Palmer and Jim Wahl.  Named 2011 "Legal Eagles" by their colleagues and peers in the franchise community, they are recognized in the April 2011 issue of Franchise Times magazine.  Legal Eagles are the top 125 lawyers in franchising, as nominated by their peers  and clients and determined by a Franchise Times editorial panel.      

Monroe Moxness Berg was pleased to once again sponsor the Restaurant Leadership Conference held March 27-30, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ.  The conference provided a forum for decision-makers from top restaurant groups around the country to share ideas, stories, and to develop lasting relationships.  Firm shareholders, John Berg, Richard Gibson and Scott Husaby represented the firm at the conference.  

Scott Husaby, firm shareholder and co-leader of the firm Multi-Unit Succession and Transition (MUST) practice group was a speaker at the MilliCare Franchise Convention on March 18-19, 2011.  The annual franchise conference was held at the Loews Resort in Las Vegas, NV.  Scott gave a presentation on Exit Planning and the unique challenges for planning within the franchise community.

Firm shareholders, John Berg and Randy Evans attended the T.G.I. Friday's Global Business Conference, March 13-16, 2011 held in Dallas, TX.  Both received a special invitation to the event attended by T.G.I. Friday's franchise and company associates representing over 1000 units globally.   John and Randy are leaders in the firm restaurant industry practice providing a wide range of services to industry clients including merger and acquistion, corporate finance, franchise. tax, and business law. 

Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe were featured speakers at the Franchise Finance Conference held March 8-9, 2011 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  Monroe Moxness Berg was a key sponsor of this conference.  The purpose of the conference is to provide growing franchisors and franchisees with an up-to-date and accurate assessment of the credit and investment environment for franchise businesses.  Randy led a panel discussing "How Can Franchisors Help Franchisees Get Financing?"  Dennis began the conference speaking on "How Can Franchisors Effectively Monitor the Financial Health of Their Franchisees?  Franchise attorney, Ryan Palmer, also represent the firm at the conference.

Monroe Moxness Berg is pleased to announce the election of Ryan Palmer as a firm shareholder.  Ryan is a member of the firm Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group.  Click here to read the press release.

Monroe Moxness Berg and our focus on Exit Strategies is featured as one of Franchise Times' "20 to Watch" for 2011 in the January 2011 issue.  Every year, the publication predicts who will be the industry's top movers, shakers and money makers and Exit Strategies was selected as number 9 out of 20.  Firm shareholders, John Berg and Scott Husaby, are leading this initiative and both chair the firm MUST practice group.  Click here to read more.

Franchise attorneys, Jim Wahl, Tom MacIntosh and Ryan Palmer attended the 51st Annual International Franchise Association Convention on February 13-16, 2011.  The convention was held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.  Monroe Moxness Berg PA was a convention sponsor of the Business Solution Roundtables session on Wednesday, February 16th and Ryan Palmer lead one of the Roundtable sessions.   Firm shareholders, John Berg and Scott Husaby, also be attended the conference sharing their focus and knowledge on franchise exit strategies.

Congratulations to Scott Husaby.  A firm shareholder and member of the firm Wealth Preservation practice group, Scott has been named a FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager for 2011 by MplsSt.Paul and Twin Cities Business Monthly magazines.  More than 96,000 consumers and 8,800 financial service professionals were asked to evaluate wealth managers in the Twin Cities area and Scott was named to the final list. 

With year-end approaching, it is important to consider your estate planning strategy.  Mark Moxness andScott Husaby, our Estate Planning Team, have put together an MMB Outlook outlining why now is an ideal time to take advantage of unique wealth transfer opportunities.  Click here to read the Outlook.

Firm Shareholder, John Berg, is quoted in a story published in the December 10, 2010 issue of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal.   John participated in a Workshop led by reporter Jim Hammerand where Quality label, Inc. owner, Chad Johnson, presented his company and sought advice on specific business issues.  Click here to read the article.

Congratulations to Dennis Monroe and Tom MacIntosh who have been selected to The International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers 2010.  Published by Who's Who Legal, the publication is highly regarded and lists 284 experts in 61 jurisdictions.  Dennis and Tom are both members of the firm Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group.  

John Berg, Scott Husaby and Dennis Monroe were presenters at the 21st Annual Restaurant Finance and Development Conference held November 8-10, 2010 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The conference is a "must attend" event for growth-minded restaurant company owners and executives focused on the business side of the restaurant world. Attorneys representing Monroe Moxness Berg have been attending the conference since its inception and the firm will once again be a key sponsor and exhibitor. Also attending the conference were firm attorneys Randy Evans, Rick Gibson, Tom MacIntosh, Ryan Palmer and Jim Wahl. 

Monroe Moxness Berg is a member of Primerus, a network of more than 160 independent small to medium sized AV rated law firms which are rigorously screened on an annual basis for demonstration of a commitment to the six pillars of Primerus quality:  integrity; excellent work prodouct; reasonable fees; continuing legal education; civility; and community service.  Primerus firms are located in major cities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and England.   The affiliation gives the firm access to excellent legal resources in other jurisdictions ensuring that our clients' needs for legal services may be handled efficiently and virtually anywhere in the country and several parts of the world.

Firm shareholders, John Berg and Scott Husaby, presented at the Franchise Times Exit Strategy Seminar held in Chicago, IL on October 6th at the Chicago Marriott Midway.  Teaming with representatives from The Waterfront Investment Group and Valuation Research Corp, the seminar discussed everything you would need to know from drafting wills, minimizing taxes, seamless selling or transferring your franchise and family-wealth preservation. 

Scott Husaby, firm shareholder and member of the Multi Unit Succession and Transition practice group, participated in an International Franchise Association wednesdaywise webinar on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  The webinar was titled "Franchisee Succession Strategies - Planning for the Inevitable Exit."  

Congratulations to firm shareholders John Berg, Tom MacIntosh and Dennis Monroe for being named to the 2010 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers.  Each year only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.  The selections are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters, Legal division, based in Eagan, MN.

Ryan Palmer, an attorney in the firm Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group, teamed up with Shea, Inc. to provide a lunch seminar on "Developing, Managing and Protecting Your Concept and Brand" on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.  The seminar was held at the offices of Monroe Moxness Berg.

Dennis Monroe, firm Chair, was a featured speaker at the SS&G Financial Services Restaurant CF0 Bootcamp.  The Bootcamp is industry specific training for restaurant professionals and covers a range of financial management topics that are essential to those in the restaurant industry.  The seminar was held September 22 - September 24, 2010 at The Signature at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. 

Ryan Palmer, attorney in the firm Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group, attended the 11th Annual International Franchise Association Public Affairs Conference.  The conference was at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC on September 13-14.  This two-day event provided a forum to interact with federal lawmakers regarding issues relevant to the franchise community. 

John Berg and Scott Husaby, firm shareholders and members of the firm Multi Unit Succession and Transition practice group, participated at Valpak's Track Succession Planning & Business Continuity panel.  The panel was part of Coupon U, sponsored by Valpak, a Cox Target Media company, held for their franchisees in Memphis, TN on August 26, 2010. 

Congratulations to Tom MacIntosh and Dennis Monroe who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 (Copyright 2009 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) and featured in the June 2010 issue of Minnesota Monthly magazine. 

Patricia Weller, firm shareholder and real estate attorney, attended Recon – The Global Retail Real Estate Convention put on by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).  The convention was held on May 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  ReCon is the world’s largest gathering of retail real estate professionals and each year provides the opportunity to make deals, form successful business partnerships and grow professionally.

Dennis Monroe, firm Chair, received a Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award for 2010 from his alma mater, Carthage College.  He received this prestigious award at ceremonies held Friday, May 21 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Click here to read the Carthage College press release. 

Monroe Moxness Berg was proud to participate as a sponsor at Tee It Up For The Troops golf tournament on May 19, 2010.  Mark Moxness, President of the firm, represented the firm at the event which was held at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, MN.  Tee It Up For the Troops was created to recognize the needs of all veterams who have served and continue to serve our country.

Ryan Palmer was a presenter at the International Franchise Association Legal Symposium held May 16-18, 2010 in Washington, DC.  Ryan spoke on "Improving the Franchise System:  Understanding Franchisee Profitability."   The symposium program focused on exploring solutions to pressing legal and business issues facing the franchise community.   Jim Wahl also represented the firm at the symposium.

Congratulations to John Berg, Randy Evans, Scott Husaby, Tom MacIntosh, Dennis Monroe, Ryan Palmer and Jim Wahl.  Named 2010 "Legal Eagles" by their colleagues and peers in the franchise community, they are recognized in the April 2010 issue of Franchise Times magazine.  Legal Eagles are the top 125 lawyers in franchising, as nominated by their peers  and clients and determined by a Franchise Times editorial panel.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA is featured in Corporate & Incentive Travel, the March 2010 issue.  The magazine article profiles several companies that conducted team building events.  Working with Paydirt, a Mpls. company which helps companies build sustainable strategies, "KM Quest" was planned.  KM Quest was an "Amazing Race" style scavenger hunt  that highlighted natural resources and historic landmarks in the McGregor, MN area.  The event focused on firm attorneys working together in teams to solve a series of challenges integrating an environmental theme. 

Monroe Moxness Berg PA was a sponsor at the Restaurant Leadership Conference held April 19-21, 2010 in Scottsdale, AZ.  The conference provided a forum for decision-makers from top restaurant groups around the country to share ideas, stores, and to develop lasting relationships.  John Berg, Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe represented the firm at the conference.   For further information, please visit www.restaurantleadership.com.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA was pleased to participate as a sponsor of the 29th Annual Law Day Testimonial Dinner.  Sponsored by the Hennepin County Bar Association and The Fund for the Legal Aid Society, the dinner was April 22, 2010 at the Hilton Minneapolis.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA is pleased to announce the naming of James A. Wahl as a new firm partner.  Jim is the Co-Chair of the Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group.  Click here to read the full press release.

Dennis Monroe was a speaker at the Famous Dave's annual convention on March 11, 2010.  He spoke to the franchisees on "What's Really Available - Ideas in Developing Capital and Debt."  The convention was at the Ritz Carlton in Lake Las Vegas.

Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe were featured speakers at the Franchise Finance and Development Conference, March 1-3, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV.  Monroe Moxness Berg PA was a key sponsor of this conference.  The purpose of the conference is to priovde resources to help attendees navigate through the economic and financial challenges facing franchise companies in today's current marketplace.  Randy lead a panel of franchisors discussing "Sponsored Franchise Finance Programs and How to Attract Lenders."  Dennis presented on "Is This Financing Right for My Franchise System?  An In-Depth Discussion of the Different Types of Franchise Financing and the Appropriateness for Companies in Various Growth Stages."  Ryan Palmer also represented the firm at the conference. 

John Berg and Scott Husaby were presenters at a Franchise Exit Strategy Seminar, "Planning for the Inevitable," on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.  Also speaking with John and Scott were professionals from Olsen Theilen CPAs and UBS Financial Services, Inc., the Waterfront Investment Group.  They discussed exit planning and successful transition strategies for owners leaving the business.  The seminar was at Olsen Thielen offices in Roseville, MN.

Randy Evans, firm shareholder, participated at the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Development Finance Summit.  The Summit was held at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, FL on February 9, 2010.  Randy spoke to the Popeyes franchisees on "Financing in the Cracks."

Franchise attorneys, Tom MacIntosh, Jim Wahl and Ryan Palmer attended the 50th Annual International Franchise Association Convention on February 5-8, 2010.  Celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to franchising, the convention was in San Antonio, TX.  Monroe Moxness Berg PA was a convention sponsor of the Business Solution Roundtables session on Monday, February 8th.  Tom MacIntosh, Co-Chair of the Franchise, Distribution and Intellectual Property practice group was a panel moderator on "Effective Use of Financial Performance Representations." 

Congratulations to Scott Husaby.  A firm shareholder and member of the firm Wealth Preservation practice group, Scott has been named a FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager for 2010 by MplsSt.Paul and Twin Cities Business Monthly magazines.  More than 35,000 consumers and 3,600 financial service professionals were asked to evaluate wealth managers in the Twin Cities area and Scott was named to the final list.

The Franchise Times SuperBook of Franchise Opportunities is a new web site designed to educate and provide a franchise directory for the franchise entrepreneur. Firm Shareholder, Randy Evans, is a featured writer on the web site and here is a link to his latest article, “The Top 10 Financial Mistakes Franchisees Make”.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA welcomes attorney Rachel A. Brygger.  Rachel is a new associate in our Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate practice groups.  

For the 20th consecutive year, Monroe Moxness Berg PA was a sponsor of the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference, November 9 – 11, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe participated in the presentation “Financing in the Cracks: Alternative Ideas for Raising Growth Capital.”  Dennis also moderated a panel discussion at the annual Restaurant Success Breakfast, “Turning Concepts Into Cash: How Do You Keep the Creative Juices Going?,” where successful restaurant concept owners shared their company stories and highlighted the strategies that have contributed to their success.  Additionally representing the firm at the conference were John Berg, Scott Husaby, Tom MacIntosh,Ryan Palmer and Jim Wahl.  

Randy Evans was a presenter at the International Franchise Association wednesdaywise Webinar on November 4th from 1-2 pm Central Time.  The webinar topic was "Franchise Financing: Opportunities for 2010."  Also participating on the panel was Scott Pressly, Managing Partner, Van Ness Capital Advisors.   Available to IFA members, you can listen to a podcast available for downloading at www.franchise.org.

Dennis Monroe spoke at El Pollo Loco's 2009 national Leadership Conference in Indian Wells, CA on October 27, 2009.  The theme of the conference was Mission Possible: Time for Opportunity and Dennis will be speaking on "Current Trends and Opportunities for Franchise Financing."

Jim Wahl, attorney in the Franchise Practice Group, is a featured writer in the Fall 2009 issue of Exploring TOSCA.  Published quarterly, Exploring TOSCA is the Twin Cities only arts by category magazine, and it provides the most comprehensive listing of arts events that take place in the metro and surrounding areas.   Jim’s article is “See Further When Facing New Business Legal Matters.”

Jim Wahl and Ryan Palmer, attorneys in the Franchise Practice Group, attended the ABA Forum on Franchising.  The conference was held October 14-16 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Organized by the American Bar Association, the goal of the forum is to provide high quality educational programs on the legal aspects of franchising.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA participated as a corporate sponsor of the Celebration! 09 Burger King® franchisee conference.  The conference was September 30 – October 4, 2009 and provided an opportunity for Burger King franchisees from the Great Lakes, Tri-States, Midwest, New England and Hispanic Franchise associations to get together and discuss important issues affecting their businesses.  John Berg represented the firm at the conference in Palos Verdes, CA.

Firm attorneys, John Berg and Ryan Palmer, co-wrote an article for Franchising World magazine.  Published by the International Franchise Association, the article is featured in the September 2009 issue and is titled "Troubled Franchisees: Franchisor to the Rescue?"

Dennis Monroe gave a presentation on "Financing in the Cracks" on Tuesday, September 15th at Sysco's "Restaurant Solutions for Today's Market."  The presentation was from 2:00 - 3:00 pm and the meeting was held at 317 on Rice Park in St. Paul, MN.  Sysco is the largest marketer and distributor of food service products in North America, with a distribution network that extends throughout the United States and Canada.

Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe, firm shareholders, gave a presentation on franchise financing at the recent Denny’s National Town Hall Meeting in Las Vegas, NV on September 23, 2009.  Randy and Dennis discussed the current state of the financing market and moderated a panel comprised of lenders to the Denny’s franchise community. 

Monroe Moxness Berg PA introduces our Strategic Business Counsel Program.  This new program offers outsourced general counsel services with the predictability of fixed costs for small and mid-sized businesses.   For more information on the program please check out our Strategic Business Counsel web page describing the program and services.  Click here to read the press release.

Dennis Monroe was a presenter at the SS&G Financial Services Restaurant CFO Bootcamp held September 24-25, 2009 at the Four Seasons in Las Vegas, NV.  He presented on "Tips for Turbulent Times,” and he also participated in a panel discussion on “Best Ideas for Today.”  The Bootcamp provides training for financial executives in the restaurant industry.  

Congratulations to John Berg, Jim Casserly, Tom MacIntosh, and  Dennis Monroe who have been selected as Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2009.  Super Lawyers is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of attorneys in more than 70 practice areas.  Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named as Super Lawyers.  Key Professional Media, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn has recognized our attorneys and published the Super Lawyers listing in three publications:  Twin Cities Business Monthly, Minnesota Law & Politics and Mpls/St. Paul. 

Each year, Law & Politics undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by Law & Politic's attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.

We are proud of our 2009 Super Lawyers and believe this honor is a reflection of the firm's commitment to excellence and client service.

Dennis Monroe was a featured speaker at the Franchise Business Network event on August 5, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington, MN.  He participated on a panel discussing “Franchise Financing 2009 – Options, Availability, Terms and Pricing.”  

Congratulations to Tom MacIntosh and Dennis Monroe who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2009 in the area of franchise law (Copyright 2008 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) and featured in the June 2009 issue of Minnesota Monthly magazine. 

Congratulations to John Berg, Randy Evans, Scott Husaby, Tom MacIntosh, Dennis Monroe and Jim Wahl.  Named 2009 "Legal Eagles" by their colleagues and peers in the franchise community, they are recognized in the May 2009 issue of Franchise Times magazine.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA was represented at the International Franchise Association Legal Symposium by John Berg, Tom MacIntosh, Ryan Palmer and Jim Wahl. Held May 17-19, 2009 in Washington, DC, the symposium program focused on exploring solutions to pressing legal and business issues facing the franchise community.  John Berg spoke on "Saving the Franchise Relationship Before Financial Failure - Workouts and Restructuring the Franchise Relationship."   Jim Wahl spoke on "Frequently Arising Issues in Litigation - Analysis of Goals and Objectives of Litigation" and Ryan Palmer lead a round table discussion on "Financing Your Franchisees in the Current Credit Environment:  Legal Issues."

Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe were featured speakers at the Franchise Finance and Development Conference, May 4-6, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV.  The purpose of the conference is to provide resources to help attendees navigate through the economic and financial challenges facing franchise companies in today's current marketplace.  Randy lead a panel of franchisors discussing "Successful Franchise Finance Programs and Other Keys to Success."  Dennis presented on "Franchise Financing 2009:  Options, Availability, Terms and Pricing."  Tom MacIntosh also represented the firm at the conference. 

Monroe Moxness Berg PA was a sponsor and three of our attorneys attended the annual Restaurant Leadership Conference held in Scottsdale, AZ on April 20-22, 2009.  The focused sessions were designed to educate key restaurant operators, vendors and suppliers.   Those attending were John Berg, Randy Evans and Dennis Monroe.  John Berg and Dennis Monroe were also featured speakers at a morning breakfast discussing “Tax Strategies for Tough Times.”

John Berg, firm shareholder and member of the firm's Corporate Finance and Mergers and Acquisitions practice group gave a presentation on March 24, 2009 to the Minneapolis Chapter of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors on "Current Legal Issues in Investment Banking and M&A."

Dennis Monroe, Chairman of Monroe Moxness Berg PA, has added a new role to his responsibilities.  In addition to being the firm Chair, Dennis is now the CEO and General Counsel for Parasole Restaurant Holdings.  Click here to review the press release.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA attorneys spoke at the 2009 Buffalo Wild Wings Convention.  The national convention was held March 2-5, 2009 in Orlando, FL.  Firm shareholders, Scott Husaby and Justin Johnson, spoke to the franchisees on Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation issues.   Dennis Monroe, firm Chairman, and John Hamburger of Franchise Times Corporation, addressed the current state of the franchise finance market. 

Congratulations to Scott Husaby.  A firm shareholder and member of the firm Wealth Preservation practice group, Scott has been named a FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager for 2009 by MplsSt.Paul and Twin Cities Business Monthly magazines.  More than 34,000 consumers and 4,200 financial service professionals were asked to evaluate wealth managers in the Twin Cities area and Scott was named to the final list.

Monroe Moxness Berg PA announces our acceptance in the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.  Primerus is a highly selective alliance of small to medium-size, independent law firms that are vetted and accredited for membership based on their commitment to rigorous standards based on the following six principles:  integrity, excellence of work product, reasonable fee structure, professional education, civility, and community service.  To learn more about Primerus, please visit www.Primerus.com.