For victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking, seeking help is sometimes the most difficult first step toward safety and justice. Adding to the struggle is the reality that taking that step sometimes means committing time during the workday to seek help....
Month: July 2015
FLSA Misclassification Proves Costly for Local Employer
A Fargo, ND hotelier with a property in Alexandria, MN will pay nearly $200,000.00 to settle a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Labor (see Court Orders Hotel Owner to Pay More than $180K in Back Wages, Damages to 200 Workers Across North Dakota, Montana and...
Alexandria Named “City of Excellence” by League of Minnesota Cities
Congratulations to the City of Alexandria for being named a "City of Excellence" by the League of Minnesota Cities! City leaders accepted the award June 24 at the League's annual conference in Duluth.The city received the award for how the public was engaged in...
Swenson Lervick Closed July 3
In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Swenson Lervick says “Thank You, Gary!”
Attorney Gary Syverson has announced his retirement from the Swenson Lervick Law Firm as of July 1, 2015.Gary joined the Swenson Lervick firm in 1975. For the next forty years, he handled creditor's remedies, commercial law, estate planning, and probate matters for...