Areas of Practice
This firm helps solve receivables issues, whether a personal obligation owed to a client or the obligation of a health insurance company.
This firm represents individuals and businesses in commercial litigation (disputes between businesses) and general business law transactions and litigation (company formation, employment law matters and other general business law issues) and provides representation to individuals for their respective estate planning needs.
The firm’s clients include leading organizations in healthcare, technology, agriculture, manufacturing and other professional firms.
D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC represents businesses and individuals in a range of matters.
Commercial Litigation
D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC, represents a wide range of business clients—from sole proprietors to Fortune 500 corporations—in commercial litigation. The firm and its clients work through breach of contract matters and receivables issues, insurance coverage disputes, as well as partnership and shareholder disputes. Commercial litigation services are provided to businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, agricultural commodities, technology and law.
Disputes between firm clientele and opposing parties receive careful attention and handling. D.S. Erickson & Associates firmly believes that litigation is not always required to resolve every dispute. Our attorneys take a pragmatic and reasonable approach to each situation and always explore alternative solutions. As a result of this conscientious approach to dispute resolution, D.S. Erickson & Associates has resolved many disputes prior to litigation and out of court. When litigation becomes necessary, the firm and its attorneys provide the highest level of legal representation, and work to assure the best possible outcome for firm clients.
Business Law
The attorneys at D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC, bring a wealth of experience, expertise and attention to detail to legal business representation. The firm assists clients with legal transactions for every type of business entity, from sole proprietors to partnerships to large corporations. Clients include leading manufacturers and distributors, agricultural commodity brokers, technology firms and law firms.
Firm attorneys work on preliminary business planning, business formation, succession planning and dissolution matters. The firm helps clients establish legal business entities, whether they consist of a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or S or C corporation; plan and deal with day to day legal business matters; and, wind-up, dissolve or pass on business interests that are coming to an end.
Clients also request the business attorneys at D.S. Erickson & Associates for assistance with contract matters, including drafting, review and negotiation. When required, D.S. Erickson & Associates’ commercial litigation experience can enable businesses to resolve contract dispute issues effectively through negotiated settlement, alternative dispute resolution, or in a court of law.
Businesses in Minnesota also entrust their employment and human resources issues to D.S. Erickson & Associates. Firm attorneys advise clients on the hiring and termination of employees, and closely attend to the details of drafting employee handbooks, separation agreements, and confidentiality agreements. In addition, D.S. Erickson & Associates assists businesses in complying with and addressing matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Health Insurance Litigation
Several of Minnesota’s largest and most prestigious nonprofit hospitals secure the services of D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC, to handle their legal disputes with local and national health insurance companies, as well as with Medicare and state Medicaid agencies. The firm’s proven skill and unflagging pursuit of claim resolution with health insurance providers enables the hospital client to address their day-to-day business concerns while we pursue the resolution of extraordinary debts and disputes.
The attorneys at D.S. Erickson & Associates use their broad industry experience and litigation skills to resolve disputes with health insurance companies through negotiated settlement, mediation, arbitration, and, when necessary, litigation. Firm attorneys understand that health insurance companies can be reluctant to pay on valid claims unless and until they are ordered to do so by a court of law. The firm’s clients rely upon our experience and persistence to resolve these disputes, and secure payment of the funds due to them by contract.
Hospitals and healthcare institutions that require a law firm to represent them in major health insurance disputes look to D.S. Erickson & Associates for resolution. Contact us for details.
Will, Estates & Trusts
Protect, because you can't predict.
D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC’s attorneys are dedicated to understanding the estate planning concerns and goals of their clients. An effective estate plan can minimize emotional strain, conflict and disputes that can arise after death, while protecting the interests of you, your loved ones, and your business. Clients of D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC can expect sensitivity, integrity, discretion, and a commitment to excellent work at affordable rates.
The best decisions for your future begin by connecting with the best resources. Gregory E. Hanson can help lay the groundwork for the transfer of wealth and assets to the next generation while minimizing costs and tax consequences. Contact D.S. Erickson & Associates today for a free consultation.
Phone: 612-314-2790
Consumer Debt Collection
D.S. Erickson & Associates, PLLC, was founded on a strength in healthcare debt collection. This expertise has enabled a wide variety of clients to collect unpaid debts and restore unclaimed income. Today, many small businesses, large hospitals, general practitioners, affiliated medical clinics and law firms comprise the firm’s clientele. The firm’s attorneys and associates work hard to pursue individuals and persuade them to fulfill their obligations, which may entail collection action or litigation action.
When it comes to healthcare debt, D.S. Erickson & Associates fundamentally understands the dynamics between the patient, insurance company and healthcare provider. Our attorneys possess an unparalleled knowledge of insurance compliance and regulation issues. That knowledge base, combined with persistence and professionalism, is what enables us to successfully recover debts for hospitals, clinics and physicians/practitioners. Our performance with healthcare debt collection has resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars in unpaid obligations for some of the nation’s leading hospitals. When necessary, the firm represents hospitals and healthcare providers in health insurance litigation.
D.S. Erickson & Associates also represents multiple law firms in the pursuit and collection of legal fees owed by individuals and businesses. The creditor rights practice of law is unique, but the underlying business issues remain a matter of managing and resolving client receivables issues. For debt collection and regulatory compliance in the collection industry, visit here.