Resources
May 2016
BOOMCHICKAPOP Founder Angie Bastian Speaks at “FMJ Uncorked”
On May 5, the women of Fafinski Mark & Johnson hosted “FMJ Uncorked: A Night of Women, Wine and Wisdom,” a women-only networking event that... Read more
May 2016
Don Mark Presents “Regulatory Overview of Unmanned Aircraft Systems” at the Aviation Insurance Association Annual Conference in Miami
On May 1, FMJ co-founder Don Mark spoke at the AIA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida about the legalities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)... Read more
March 2016
Bob Fafinski Discusses The Ryder Cup
In 2012, FMJ co-founder Bob Fafinski was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Ryder Cup, which is charged with the responsibility of running... Read more
March 2016
FMJ Named to the “100 Best Companies to Work for” List by Minnesota Business Magazine for the Fifth Consecutive Year
Now in its fifth year, the “100 Best” event honors Minnesota companies that set the standard for employee well-being. “The 100 Best” are chosen... Read more
March 2016
Estate Planning for New Parents
New parents estate planning often falls toward the bottom of people’s “to-do” lists. This is especially true for young adults and people who find... Read more
February 2016
FMJ Sponsors the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund – One Walk
This month, FMJ sponsored and participated in the JDRF One Walk, a walk to raise money for Type 1 diabetes research. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation... Read more
January 2016
Changes to Estate Tax Exemption Amounts
Below is a summary of the Minnesota estate tax exemption and federal estate and gift exemption amounts for 2016. Please let us know if... Read more
December 2015
Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2016
FMJ is pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been named to the Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2016 list. This publication is... Read more
December 2015
Shannon McDonough Named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
FMJ shareholder Shannon McDonough has been named a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary... Read more
December 2015
Don Mark Presents “The Legalities of Drones” at Robotics Alley Conference & Expo
On December 1, 2015, FMJ shareholder Donald Chance Mark, Jr. gave a 90-minute presentation in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Robotics Alley™, an initiative founded by ReconRobotics... Read more
December 2015
Bob Fafinski & Fellow CEOs Work on Habitat for Humanity Home
As part of the 14th annual “CEO Build Day,” Bob Fafinski and 17 other CEOs worked on a Habitat for Humanity home in North... Read more
December 2015
What is Probate?
It is a common misconception that having a last will and testament avoids probate. However, probate is the process for determining the validity of... Read more
October 2015
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week
This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Fall is a great time to start or revisit your estate plan (before the busy holiday season begins). Our... Read more
October 2015
Estate Planning Checklist: Cabin Succession
Planning for the succession of your cherished family cabin is crucial. People often see it as a daunting task and may be reluctant to... Read more
October 2015
FMJ Co-Founder Donald Chance Mark, Jr. Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Last month, Don Mark, 1965 senior class president of Minnetonka High School, was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Minnetonka Alumni Association.... Read more