Lano, Nelson, O'Toole & Bengtson, Ltd.  has a long history of providing quality legal services in Itasca County and surrounding areas of Northern Minnesota.  Two premier trial firms merged in 1974 to form the present law firm.  One law firm, known as the Spellacy firm, had its origins when A.W. Spellacy began practicing law in Marble, Minnesota, in 1921.  The other firm, known as the Murphy firm, began in Grand Rapids in 1935 when twin brothers J.D. (Jeremiah) and James Murphy started a law practice together.

Five former members of the constituent firms have since gone on to become Minnesota District Court Judges.  Neal Lano, who joined the Spellacy firm in 1953, is the only firm member who was present at the time of the 1974 merger.  He continues in an "of counsel" capacity with Lano, Nelson, O'Toole & Bengtson.

Our lawyers, both present and past, have contributed to a rich history of trial lore throughout northern Minnesota, having tried thousands of lawsuits.

Lano, Nelson, O'Toole & Bengtson takes pride in the rich history and culture of our firm, and we firmly believe that this culture helps us provide an unsurpassed quality of representation both in trial practice and advising our clients in business and personal decisions.