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You’ve glossed over a handful of magazine articles and spoken to a few family members. They all suggest that appointing a power of attorney is the best thing to do. Some even go as far as to state that it’s the only thing needed to protect one’s assets and surviving family members. And in that case, […]

It’s widely known that helmets save lives during motorcycle accidents. However, many riders don’t like to wear them because they believe the following myths: Helmets Impair Hearing The truth is helmets don’t make it any harder to hear other motorists or emergency sirens. In fact, some helmets can block out wind noise making it easier […]

Serious accidents are always shocking experiences, especially when involving tractor-trailers. Accident victims are often left to deal with hospitalization, missed work, and even the loss of a family member. Given the high rate of tractor-trailer accidents on the roads in Minnesota and Wisconsin, it is important for you to know what to do if you […]

After suffering a work injury, it is important for people to understand their legal rights. Under the workers’ compensation regime of both Minnesota and Wisconsin, there is a certain administrative process that must be undertaken to get compensation from employers when injuries occur during the course and scope of a worker’s employment. Filing a workers’ compensation […]

It’s always unfortunate when couples decide to end their marriage and go their separate ways. It’s great when you can both agree on who gets what, agree on the custody and visitation schedule of the children, and agree on child support. When this happens, you may think you’re good to go and that you can […]

For the 12th year in a row, Rich O’Dea has been named a “Minnesota Super Lawyer” in the area of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury representation by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Company.  The selection process involves attorney nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations of potential candidates, resulting in only 5% of attorneys in Minnesota being selected […]

For the eleventh year in a row Rich O’Dea has been named to the annual Minnesota Super Lawyer List.  Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service […]

After 25 years in Roseville, Minnesota, on July 1, 2015 the O’Dea Law Firm office moved to 4525 Allendale Drive, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55127-6342.  We are conveniently located on the north side of Highway 96, just west of Interstate Highway 35E, in White Bear Lake. If you have any questions regarding a personal injury […]

On July 1, 2015 the O’Dea Law Firm will move to 4525 Allendale Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55127.  Conveniently located off of I-35E and Highway 96.