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Minnesota Work Comp Benefits Are Non-Taxable
The filing deadline for the 2021 tax year is April 18, 2022. With tax season upon us, you may wonder if you will be obligated to report Minnesota workers’ compensation wage loss, permanent partial disability, or a settlement received in… Read more »
Introducing Attorney Pete Ocel
Hello! My name is Pete Ocel and I’m an attorney that has been practicing for the last 24 years in the areas of workers’ compensation and general personal injury liability. Outside of the practice of law, I’m a father of… Read more »
How Work-Related PTSD or Other Mental Health Issues Can Interfere with Job Performance
I’m here today to chat about a difficult topic that comes up all too frequently, and that is with regards to cases that involve mental health issues and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst law enforcement or firefighters where the person… Read more »
I Never Quite Fit in Anywhere
Forward by Ron Meuser, Jr. Jen Yackley and I originally met with Dana (who wrote the story below), her husband Ed and his service dog Rex to hear their story and learn how I can help. They founded an organization… Read more »
Minnesota Corrections Association Annual Training Institute
I am proud to have represented Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. at this year’s MCA Annual Training Institute, hosted by Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota. The Minnesota Corrections Association (MCA) was founded in 1933 and works tirelessly to promote the… Read more »
Joining Together in Support of the Transitional Healing Center at the 2021 Red Tie Gala
The 2021 Firefighters for Healing Red Tie Gala returned on November 6th and was better than ever! As a proud sponsor of this premier Twin Cities event, Meuser, Yackley & Rowland’s hosted 65 guests who were thrilled to wear their… Read more »
Diamond Sponsor of MPPOA Law Enforcement Gala
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A. is proud to share that we are the Diamond Sponsor for the first annual MPPOA Law Enforcement Gala. We have a deep history of supporting the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and we understand the importance… Read more »
Applying for Duty Disability and Social Security Benefits
Some first responders have the ability to apply for both PERA or MSRS Duty Disability benefits and Social Security benefits. There are different criteria for these different types of benefits and you may be eligible for both depending on how… Read more »
My Journey
Special feature by John Nordberg, former agent with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and client of Meuser, Yackley & Rowland. I’m not sure when PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) started to creep into my life, however, I know when I… Read more »
Silent Epidemic: An In-Depth Look at Firefighters and PTSD
Meuser, Yackley & Rowland takes pride in the support we offer to Minnesota’s firefighters, through a variety of ways. Currently, we are involved with the creation and production of a documentary as Executive Sponsor. Working closely with two-time regional Emmy-Award… Read more »