Avisen Legal

05/29/2026

In Minnesota, properly drafted bylaws and shareholder agreements are more than just paperwork—they are the primary defense against future litigation.

Having clear protocols for decision-making and dispute resolution is vital for maintaining corporate shields. Avisen Legal helps business owners build these foundations to ensure long-term stability and clarity.

Understand corporate governance documents, including bylaws, articles, and shareholder agreements. Learn why they matter for compliance, decision-making, and growth.

05/28/2026

Can your business prioritize both profit and purpose?

Operating a Minnesota Benefit Corporation means meeting specific statutory requirements that go beyond the traditional bottom line. From demonstrating public benefit to managing annual reporting, Avisen Legal provides the guidance needed to ensure your mission-driven business stays compliant and successful.

Comprehensive Benefit Corporations services in Minneapolis, MN for businesses focused on compliance and long-term success. Call us now for legal support.

05/27/2026

From entity formation under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act to structuring complex Buy-Sell Agreements, your legal foundation dictates your future success. We serve as a dedicated legal resource for leadership teams and boards, providing the strategic insight needed to manage risk without the overhead of an in-house department. Build your business on a stable framework.

Avisen Legal, P.A. serves as your outside general counsel providing every service an in-house lawyer would provide for far less cost. Contact us at (612) 584-3400.

05/26/2026

We’re proud to congratulate our client, Hannah Barnstable of Seven Sundays, on being named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Heartland Award by Ernst & Young LLP.

This recognition reflects the innovation, leadership, and vision Hannah has brought to building Seven Sundays into a nationally recognized brand rooted in thoughtful growth and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

It’s a privilege to support founders and business leaders who are building impactful companies, and we look forward to celebrating Hannah and the Seven Sundays team on this well-deserved recognition.

Learn more about Seven Sundays in our Client Spotlight here: https://www.avisenlegal.com/client-spotlight-seven-sundays/

For Hannah Barnstable, and her husband Brady, everything changed during their honeymoon in New Zealand. That’s where they were first introduced to, and fell

05/26/2026

Avisen Legal is ready to help advance Minnesota’s growing energy industry by guiding local energy companies through the complex FERC regulations, state utility commission oversight, and commodity trading rules of energy marketing and trading in Minnesota.

Our team is equipped with the industry knowledge and technical precision necessary to navigate these high-stakes markets.

Energy Marketing + Trading legal support in Minneapolis, MN designed to safeguard your interests and strengthen your business decisions. Schedule an appointment today.

05/22/2026

We’re proud to announce that Avisen Legal attorney Kim Lowe has been recognized in Minnesota Lawyer’s inaugural Legal 250 publication in the Nonprofit & Philanthropy category.

The Legal 250 was created to recognize attorneys across Minnesota who are making a meaningful impact on the legal profession, their clients, and communities throughout the state. Honorees were selected through a combination of public nominations, editorial research, and consultation with trusted leaders in Minnesota’s legal community.

Kim’s recognition reflects more than 25 years of dedicated work advising nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, businesses, boards, and leadership teams through complex legal and governance matters. Her practice includes nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, corporate governance, crisis management, financing, mergers and acquisitions, cooperative structures, and strategic organizational counsel.

We are grateful for Kim’s leadership, insight, and commitment to helping organizations create lasting impact. Congratulations, Kim, on this well-deserved recognition from Minnesota Lawyer.

https://minnlawyer.com/minnesota-legal-250/nonprofit-philanthropy/kimberly-lowe/

05/22/2026

Equity is your most valuable asset; protect it with a strategic vesting schedule.

Proper documentation is the difference between a smooth funding round and a tax nightmare. At Avisen Legal, we can help structure founder vesting that complies with Minnesota law and keeps your startup moving toward its next milestone.

Learn how founder vesting works, including equity schedules, cliffs, and key terms. Understand why it matters for startups, investor trust, and long-term founder alignment.

05/21/2026

Are you navigating complex banking and lending regulations in Minnesota?

State and federal compliance requirements under the Minnesota Uniform Commercial Code and federal banking laws require careful attention to detail. Avisen Legal helps borrowers structure compliant transactions and resolve regulatory issues so that business runs smoothly.

Avisen Legal provides practical guidance for Banking and Lending needs in Minneapolis, MN, helping clients manage transactions, documentation, and risk. Contact us today.

05/20/2026

Tomorrow evening, we’ll gather to celebrate the remarkable careers and lasting legacy of John Roberts and Harold Slawik.

Over the years, John and Harold have guided founders, supported innovators, and helped shape Minnesota’s startup and technology community through decades of thoughtful counsel and trusted relationships.

We’re looking forward to an evening spent honoring their contributions and reconnecting with many of the colleagues, clients, and friends who have been part of that journey.

If you would still like to attend, there’s still time to RSVP: https://form.jotform.com/261095889741168

05/20/2026

Can AI replace your startup lawyer?

While AI and tech streamline the paperwork, they can’t replace the judgment required for complex legal strategy. Avisen Legal empowers Minnesota entrepreneurs by blending technical efficiency with strategic thinking.

Partnering with us gets you legal counsel that can navigate evolving laws and investor expectations while understanding the nuance behind the data.

AI can’t replace a startup lawyer. Learn why founders still need human judgment, legal strategy, and risk guidance beyond automation tools. Protect your business.

05/19/2026

In Minnesota, your LLC operating agreement is the backbone of your business governance—not just a piece of paperwork. A custom agreement drafted by an attorney at Avisen Legal, allows you to define exactly how profits are distributed, how management is structured, and how member exits are handled, and more.

Master LLC Agreements with this founder-friendly guide. Learn governance documents, ownership structure, roles, and decision rules to build a strong, compliant LLC.