FIRM PROFILE | Areas of practice

Primus Law Office is a professional association which traces its origins to the early 1950's when Lee B. Primus opened an office in what was then known as the Midland Bank Building. Since that time, Primus Law Office, P.A. has been helping families and businesses in virtually all areas of the law.

Primus Law Office, P.A. is rated as an "A-V" firm by Martindale-Hubbell. Primus Law Office, P.A. represents clients throughout the country in areas of transportation, real estate, corporate law, bankruptcy litigation and complex litigation.

The firm works with many of the country's best known businesses, corporations and law firms. In addition Primus Law Office, P.A. represents clients having needs of a more personal nature, such as family law and estate planning.

All the attorneys at Primus Law Office, P.A. have extensive experience in their particular specialty and utilize state-of-the-art computer and communication technologies to assure maximum effectiveness in resolving any legal matter. Please let us know at frontdesk@primuslawoffice.com how we can be of service to you.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Litigation. Bankruptcy litigation is very different than other types of litigation. Primus Law Office, P.A. has been involved in bankruptcy litigation throughout the country. This includes successfully defending claims brought by bankrupt motor carriers whose Bankruptcy Estate has made claims against its former customers for alleged underpayment of freight charges, past due penalties, and related issues. Bankruptcy litigation also includes preference claims brought by a bankruptcy estate against its former vendors or suppliers. In addition to matters where our office has acted as local counsel, Primus Law Office, P.A. also acts as local counsel for firms outside of Minnesota whose clients are involved in litigation in bankruptcy courts in Minnesota. TOP

Corporate & Business Planning. Legal planning for corporations and businesses is intended to avoid problems before they arise. Planning services available include the startup of a new business entity and deciding whether the business is best conducted as a corporation, a partnership or a variation such as a limited liability corporation or limited liability family partnership. Business planning can also involve structuring relationships between owners or between management and employees.TOP

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Family Law. Primus Law Office has represented three generations of clients in family law matters. These include divorce (marriage dissolution), child custody, visitation, support, adoption, post decree actions, paternity and other areas, including more unusual actions such as grandparent custody and visitation actions. We have appeared in many counties in the state, and have represented clients residing in other states and countries in Minnesota family court actions. TOP

We are cognizant of the fact that divorce cases can be very emotionally and financially draining, and work hard to resolve these matters with sensitivity to both concerns. We have worked within the Alternate Dispute Resolution framework for years, and have employed many of the resources available to resolve these matters short of litigation. We have a network of experts in such diverse fields as child psychology, business valuations, taxation and estate planning who can be consulted if the issues arise. We pride ourselves on giving our clients a realistic view of the court system and the law involved in their case, enabling them to make reasonable and cost conscious decisions in relation to it. TOP

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Personal Injury. Personal Injuries can arise out of an automobile accident, a defective product, or medical malpractice. Primus Law Office, P.A. has been representing injured persons since the early 1950's when Lee B. Primus first began his practice. In what was then known as the Midland Bank Building. Primus Law Office, P.A. will provide zealous representation ----usually on a contingent fee basis whereby the client is not obligated for the payment of any attorney fees unless the client makes a successful monetary recovery for his or her injury or loss. TOP

Publishing & Copyright Law. Over the years we have represented both businesses and individuals in many aspects of publishing and copyright law. Obtaining a copyright is simply the first step in protecting your rights in your work. Publishers of works must make certain that they obtain the right type of license to use the work for the purpose they intend, under acceptable terms.

Authors, artists and performers must make certain that they understand what their rights are and what rights they are being asked to grant. There are limited licenses that could allow the author to retain full use of his or her work for any purpose whatsoever while still allowing the publisher to use it for the purpose for which they contracted. There are also exclusive licenses that would prevent use of the work by anyone other than the publisher.

Non-competition agreements are common in publishing agreements, requiring both parties to be careful as to the manner in which they may be restricting their future business. There are a myriad of different agreements that can be made. The wording of licensing agreements, publishing contracts and contracts for representation is of critical importance. Primus Law Office, P.A. has the experience and knowledge to assist you with such contracts and agreements regardless of whether you are the creator or the publisher of the work.

Primus Law Office, P.A. has been retained by patent lawyers as consultants on litigation and other aspects of disputes relating to ownership of intellectual property. We have assisted publishers and designers in many other aspects of the business, including everything from obtaining original rights to works to contracting relative to manufacturing, shipping and finance. Let us help you! TOP

Sexual Abuse Litigation. Sexual abuse litigation is not identical to sexual harassment litigation, although their can be some overlap. Sexual abuse litigation generally involves a person who is vulnerable, for instance, a person who is seeking the help of a counsellor or therapist as the result of emotional distress or suffering, being subjected to sexual abuse by the person they went to for help.

Primus Law Office, P.A. has represented individuals in sexual abuse claims against various institutions and individuals since bringing the first action under the University of Minnesota Sexual Harassment Procedure. We have handled matters against priests, ministers, psychologists and psychiatrists. We have been able to use our experience in these suits to advise employers and professional groups as to procedures to avoid these claims and appropriate responses when claims are made against their organization or business. It is a particularly difficult area for employers. They need to respond appropriately as soon as a claim is made, or they could end up increasing their liability for a situation of which they may not have been aware. Primus Law Office, P.A. can help find a way through this potential mine field. TOP

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Workers Compensation. The area of Workers Compensation involves injuries arising out of and in the course of employment. The Workers Compensation law is one of the more complex systems in the state. It was drafted with the concept that attorneys would not have to be involved in the system, and that is often true. However, once the system breaks down, it is very difficult for a lay person to figure out what happens next.

Primus Law Office, P.A. has represented employees in Workers Compensation actions for many years. Laurel Learmonth was a co-presenter with an attorney who normally represents employers and insurers to present a day long seminar on some of the most complex areas of the Workers Compensation Law.

Although employers in Workers Compensation actions are normally represented by attorneys chosen by the employers Workers Compensation insurance carrier, Primus Law Office, P.A. has represented employers in relation to a number of issues surrounding workers compensation and workers compensation coverage, including how workers compensation ties in with the employer's obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, when a business is required to obtain workers compensation coverage, and the rights of an employer, as separate from the insurer, in a specific workers' compensation claim.

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