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Dustin is the lead lawyer and civil litigator with the Fossey Law Firm and has extensive experience handling lemon law claims, as well as other civil and commercial matters. He spent years as an attorney defending many of the largest companies in the world, including a number of the largest automotive manufacturers, and now he uses his skills in part to help consumers like you.. His goal is always to reach the best result for his client in the most efficient manner possible. He is dedicated to your success and will not stop until the job is done. Dustin was born and raised in the Minneapolis area. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not working, Dustin enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and if possible, escaping to a local golf course.

Diligent and Professional Criminal Defense Lawyer.

Dedicated and experienced disability attorney handling workers' compensation and ERISA long-term disability claims.

Davis, the founder of Davis Law Office, has practiced exclusively in the areas of business and intellectual property law for over 10 years, consulting with over 1000 clients on a wide variety of entity formation, general business, succession planning, trademark and copyright issues.. When forming Davis Law Office, it was Davis' goal to banish the phrase "that's the way it's always been" from her vocabulary. With a dedication to innovation and creativity from its formation, Davis Law Office is a continually evolving organization.. We will always offer transparent pricing, flat fee options, and flexible packages so our clients can budget for their legal expenses. If the rates listed here will not fit your budget, let us know and we can likely work out some type of payment arrangement based on your particular needs.

David Tanabe is an attorney in the business litigation group with Messerli Kramer, where he focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy law, business restructuring, and insolvency. His clients include financial institutions, lenders, receivers, asset purchasers, trade creditors, and businesses. He also works closely with transactional attorneys on an array of matters, including sales of assets, financing, real-estate purchases and sales, commercial leasing, and workouts.. As a ten-year veteran of the NHL, David understands the importance of teamwork and the power of operating efficiently and cohesively. Whether learning the game from Hall-of-Famers as a 19-year-old first-round draft pick or learning the law from stalwart judges as a post-hockey law clerk, David has been raised to value the tremendous success that arises from collaboration and communication. He strives to bring this same spirit to the representation of his clients, and he works to understand both their goals and their concerns, using that information to navigate the best possible route ahead.

David Schlesinger, a partner at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, is an experienced and skilled advocate for employees. With more than fifteen years of experience, David is an MSBA Certified Employment Law Specialist. For the last decade, he has been named a “Super Lawyer.” He has also been named a “Best Lawyer in America,” a “Best Lawyer in Minnesota,” and to the “Minnesota Power 30” list, among other accolades. For David, there is nothing more professionally meaningful than when he is able to substantially improve his clients’ lives through his advocacy.. David serves as the chair of the Legal Advisory Committee and on the board of directors of Gender Justice. He also taught Law in Practice at the University of Minnesota Law School, is the former president of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and serves as Vice President of the Labor and Employment Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association.. David has successfully litigated a wide variety of employment claims, including several significant cases involving gender, race and disability discrimination. His practice includes an emphasis on the intersection of employment and business disputes, including litigation of breach of fiduciary duty and minority shareholder claims. He has effectively defended employees from non-compete and trade secret claims brought by their former employers.. David is frequently asked to deliver presentations on employment law matters to groups of fellow attorneys. Topics have included employment agreements, equal pay rights, religious discrimination, hostile work environments, and wage and hour violations.

David R. Lundgren is a dedicated criminal defense attorney committed to protecting his clients’ rights and achieving justice. He understands that facing criminal charges is life-altering and provides strategic, thorough, and results-driven representation. His approach focuses on careful analysis, creative problem-solving, and meticulous preparation, ensuring tailored legal strategies for each client.. A Minnesota native, Mr. Lundgren earned his criminal justice degree cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in 2008. He later graduated magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2012 while clerking at a prominent Minneapolis criminal defense firm. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota State Court and the U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota.. Mr. Lundgren has successfully defended clients facing misdemeanors to serious felony charges, securing dismissals in cases involving drug offenses, criminal vehicular operation, and fraud. His achievements have earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2024), Best Lawyers® honoree, and a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer. As co-founder of Lundgren & Johnson, P.S.C., a firm recognized by Best Law Firms®, he continues to provide exceptional legal representation in criminal defense.

David Koehser represents and advises individuals and businesses in copyright, trademark, licensing, contract and business law matters.  His areas of practice include copyright and trademark registrations and license agreements, asset purchase agreements, consulting and business services agreements, business agreements and confidentiality agreements.  He focuses on understanding the details of a transaction and creating solutions to help clients achieve their goals.

David Bridges is an associate in Meagher & Geer, P.L.L.P.'s Catastrophic Loss Practice Group, focusing on complex civil litigation, including fires, explosions, structural failures, fire protection system failures, product failures, and other catastrophic losses and construction-related incidents across the United States. His assignments include forensic investigations of first-property and other catastrophic losses, including fires/explosions involving industrial, commercial, and residential facilities. David investigates these incidents and provides defense and recovery representation. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Minnesota, and North Dakota.. During law school, David was a Technical Specialist, Fire Scientist with the Catastrophic Loss Practice Group. He operated on the southeastern coastal states on behalf of various Meagher & Geer clients. His undergraduate studies focused on science, with emphasis on fire protection engineering. David has worked on numerous loss assignments across the United States, in accordance with his status as an International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI®).. David had extensive experience as a fire/arson agent /K-9 handler throughout the southeastern United States with North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). David has conducted examinations of over 1,000 fires as an investigator, instructed for more than 36 live training fires, and served as an investigator in eight (8) bombing/explosion incidents.. In 2017, David was elected to the International Association of Arson Investigators' (IAAI) Board of Directors for the 2017-2020 term. In his new leadership position, David and other subject matter experts from around the world will work to ensure the IAAI’s role as Global Leaders in Fire Investigation®. He is an IAAI-CFI® and International Association of Arson Investigators Certified Instructor (IAAI-CI®).. David also serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and National Fire Academy (NFA). The courses focus on origin and cause investigation, interview and interrogation, and expert witness-courtroom testimony techniques.. Outside the office, David enjoys spending time with his family and listening to bluegrass music.

DAVID A. LIBRA is a shareholder in the Minneapolis law firm of Lapp, Libra, Thomson, Stoebner & Pusch, Chartered, where his areas of practice include real estate, estate planning and business law.  He represents businesses and individuals in commercial and residential real estate purchases, financing and leasing. He has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers List in real estate law and is a frequent speaker for business and professional groups on real estate law and commercial leasing. Mr. Libra is a Real Property Law Specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association, and he is a member of the Real Estate Property Sections of the Minnesota State and the American Bar Associations. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Curtis joined Nichols Kaster in January 2013, working primarily on the National Wage and Hour Team, advocating for the rights of employees that are being infringed upon by their employers. His years of legal experience make him a great asset to the Nichols Kaster litigation team.. After he graduated from law school cum laude, Curtis clerked for Judge Kalitowski on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Following this clerkship, he returned to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where he had clerked during law school, to become an Assistant Attorney General.  At the Attorney General’s Office, Curtis spent most of his time enforcing health and safety laws.  Curtis then spent over a decade working for Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), where he was Senior Counsel. In this position, Curtis was responsible for litigation and ECMC’s compliance with state and federal laws.  In addition to managing hundreds of cases, Curtis litigated numerous cases himself at both the trial and appellate levels.  He also spoke on student loans issues at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Annual Convention, the Minnesota Bar Association’s monthly Bankruptcy Section Meeting and various other events.  Curtis also managed litigation and handled compliance issues for several years for one of ECMC’s affiliates, Premiere Credit of North America, a collection agency. In April 2011, he left ECMC to start a consumer rights practice at Champion Law, LLC.  At this firm, Curtis focused primarily on consumer rights issues, including, abusive debt collection, inaccurate credit reporting, unfair and deceptive trade practices and student loans.

Cristina is dedicated to representing employees in a variety of disputes. Her practice focuses on employment disputes, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. In addition, she represents individuals before licensing boards. She also negotiates employment contracts, severance agreements and non-compete agreements.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, she represented labor unions and employees in state and federal court, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.. Cristina is a qualified neutral under Minnesota Rule of Practice 114, eligible to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services. In 2011, she was selected as an A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Fellow of the American Arbitration Association.. Cristina is fluent in Spanish.

Criminal Defense Attorney Brockton D. Hunter proudly defends the rights of individuals in both state and federal courts. He has a strong background of providing powerful legal guidance to his clients, in and out of the courtroom. Clients who come to Brockton D. Hunter, P.A. can trust that their case will be handled with the highest level of professionalism. Since the firm's establishment, Attorney Hunter has been offering award-winning representation throughout Minnesota for clients facing a wide range of criminal matters.. Brockton D. Hunter P.A. is a Minneapolis-based criminal defense firm comprised of lawyers who fight to protect the rights of the accused. An experienced team, we have an intricate understanding of both state and federal laws. Our Minneapolis criminal defense attorneys have handled misdemeanor and felony cases of all sizes. We recognize that regardless of the charge someone is facing and whether it falls under state or federal jurisdiction, the matter is serious and personal. That is why we provide defense focused on our clients’ needs and work hard to protect their best interests.. At Brockton D. Hunter P.A., we are known for caring, passionate, and powerful legal defense that gets results. Our Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer cultivates relationships with clients, providing clear, dedicated counsel to help them through this challenging time. We are also seasoned trial attorneys who have secured many charge reductions, case dismissals, and not guilty verdicts, successfully protecting our clients’ rights, liberties, and futures. Brockton D. Hunter P.A. is ready to help you.

Cresston Gackle moved from his home state of Iowa to Minnesota to pursue an education at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Cresston then attended the University of Minnesota Law School and joined the Child Advocacy & Juvenile Justice Clinic where he represented children, grandparents, relatives, and guardians ad litem in a variety of family and juvenile court matters ranging from third-party custody to delinquency. Cresston counseled his clients on their best options, drafted the necessary documents, and advocated for them in court hearings.. In addition to his clinical work, Cresston focused on practical research experiences at the Minnesota Board of Public Defense – Appellate Office, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and the University of Minnesota Law School. Cresston wrote memos based on research and review of thousands of cases and hundreds of pages of documents.. EXPERIENCE. After law school, Cresston clerked for a judge in Hennepin County in the Family, Civil, and Juvenile Divisions for three years. As a clerk, Cresston deeply researched the law and legal rules, reviewed thousands of pages of filings, drafted hundreds of orders on petitions and motions, and filed thousands of documents. He also communicated calmly, effectively, and firmly with the public, including attorneys and self-represented parties, on difficult and emotional issues. He also observed how counsel negotiate cases in the Family, Civil, and Juvenile Courts, and how judges and others evaluate the facts and law.. Cresston is exceptionally familiar with how judges make decisions as well as the administrative processes required to get favorable results.. Cresston enjoys reading about developments in juvenile and family law, keeping pace with any changes, trends, or reforms.. VOLUNTEER WORK. Cresston has focused his volunteer efforts on tutoring youth. In college, he tutored students at North and South High Schools in Minneapolis in math as well as students of all ages in reading and math at Safe Place Homework Help in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Cresston has been volunteering for YouthLink, a Twin Cities organization aimed at ending youth homelessness, as a GED tutor and Vice President of the Young Professionals Board. Cresston is also active in the Reader/Writer program, providing feedback and encouraging middle and high school students to write.. Cresston is also committed to providing pro bono legal work through area organizations, including Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, the Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations, and the Children's Law Center.. In his free time, Cresston enjoys reading about juvenile law, playing modern board games with friends, and going to the many fairs and festivals in Minnesota.

Creig Andreasen knows a good deal when he sees one. He’s been helping clients acquire and sell real estate and other business ventures his entire career. Creig looks beyond the documents associated with a transaction to understand how they fit with a client’s long term goals and strategy. He works to find creative solutions to complete transactions while minimizing potential risk.. Creig concentrates his practice on Minnesota real estate law and banking. He works with landowners who want to acquire, lease, sell, or finance real property. He helps financial institutions with: due diligence; reviewing, analyzing and curing collateral and title related issues; as well as drafting, negotiating, and interpreting loan documentation. Creig also helps lenders work through troubled loans.. He is certified as a real property specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He has been included on the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers from 2017 to 2019 and on the Rising Stars list in 2014. He serves as an Adjunct Professor for Mitchell Hamline School of Law teaching the art of negotiation in its Legal Practicum course.. Before joining Lommen Abdo, Creig worked in a large law firm in downtown Minneapolis, and in the real estate department at Target Corporation.

Courtney Lawrence has been with Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben since 2005, starting as a law clerk before graduating cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2008.  She is eager to help resolve the injustices faced by her clients and will work diligently to prepare each case, paying particular attention to how the accident has changed lives, sometimes tragically.  And while she realizes that she can't do the impossible-restore her client's health-she does know she can help alleviate their pain and suffering by helping them get necessary compensation.  "I love people, and I hope to add a personable experience to an unfortunate legal situation," she says.

Cory Whalen is a partner and shareholder at the law firm of SiebenCarey. He practices in all areas of personal injury litigation. He was selected as one of America's best lawyers in the area of product liability litigation by The Best Lawyers of America. Selection to The Best Lawyers of America is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprised of more than four million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Cory is certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.   The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Fewer than one percent of U.S. lawyers are members. Cory was named to the Minnesota Super Lawyer list. Super Lawyer honorees are selected from an annual survey and the distinction is bestowed on less than five percent of Minnesota's practicing attorneys. In addition to representing his clients, Cory is a frequent lecturer and author for legal education seminars. He has taught Litigation and Trial Practice at Hamline University in St. Paul. He is admitted to the Minnesota State Bar and United States Federal District Bar.

Cortney E. Whitehouse is a 2001 graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and has been practicing divorce and family law exclusively since that time.  She is a licenced attorney, a Qualified Family Mediator under Rule 114, a certified Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluator and a member of the Collaborative Law Institute.  Ms. Whitehouse has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2015.  She was previously selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2011 through 2014.  She has also served as Co-Chair of Minnesota Women Lawyers Solo / Small Firm Affinity Group.  With offices in Bloomington, Minnesota, Ms. Whitehouse practices primarily in Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Carver and Ramsey counties but also handles many cases in Anoka, Washington, Wright and Sherburne counties.

Clark D. Opdahl advises and represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of transactions and matters, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions (supply and other commercial relationships), shareholder relationships and disputes, distribution/franchise relationships, intellectual property and securities issues. He has additional experience in real estate transactions, antitrust and bankruptcy matters. He has recently expanded his practice to include Indian law.

Civil litigator committed to developing alliances with clients in order to provide legal representation and strategic counsel consistent with their business and budget goals.

Chuck Slane of TSR Injury Law. HELPING INJURED PEOPLE.. has a reputation for being one of the best personal injury litigators in Minnesota. He has handled numerous jury trials, and has obtained many six and seven figure verdicts for his clients. He has trial experience in many different types of personal injury claims, including automobile accidents, premises liability, dram shop, wrongful death, and insurance coverage cases.. It is Chuck’s belief that his greatest attribute as a lawyer is his ability to listen to and spend time with his clients. The only way that a lawyer can do a good job of representing a client in the courtroom is to truly know them and understand what they have gone through. It is that experience that allows the story to be properly told so that it will be understood.. The following are just a few of his success stories:. Chuck went to law school at William Mitchell College of Law. He graduated with honors in 1996. He then began his practice at the firm of Meshbesher, Birrell & Dunlap. He is now a partner at the firm TSR Injury Law, where he is the head of the litigation department.. Chuck has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by his peers, and was in the top 100 in the vote count. In addition, he was named to the 2009 Who’s Who Top 40 Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Attorneys in Minnesota and the Minnesota State Bar Association has honored Chuck with the Minnesota Award for Professional Excellence for his pro bono work on the 35W Bridge Collapse Consortium.. Chuck is on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) and is a frequent lecturer on topics regarding litigation in the personal injury arena, including a recent speaking engagement for MAJ where he spoke on “Why and When to Arbitrate, or Not.”. Chuck is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He also has practiced in other jurisdictions, including Nebraska and Texas by working with co-counsel in those jurisdictions. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate and has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association.. Chuck lives in Lakeville with his wife and two sons. In his off time, he enjoys golf, movies, music, and rooting for the Packers.

Christopher Burns is a Shareholder at Henson Efron and chairs the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Practice Group. Christopher practices in estate planning, antenuptial (prenuptial) agreements, business succession planning, elder law, and estate administration. Christopher’s estate planning and business succession planning assistance includes the planning and preparation of wills, revocable trusts, family cabin trust / Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), qualified domestic trusts (QDOTs), family limited partnerships (FLPs), grantor trusts (GRATs), intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs), charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable lead trusts (CLTs), private foundations, health care directives, financial powers of attorney, special needs trusts, supplemental needs trusts, and beneficiary designations for life insurance and retirement plans.. Christopher’s elder law practice includes helping families with special needs through guardianships and conservatorships. Christopher also devotes a significant portion of his practice to the administration and taxation of trusts and estates (including contested estate and trust matters).. Christopher frequently speaks to individuals and professional groups about estate planning, business succession planning and estate administration. Christopher has taught new lawyers annually the basics of estate planning. Christopher has always been active in the community. His service has been recognized by his alma mater, by a radio station which named him their “Hero of the Week,” and by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a “North Star Lawyer” for his commitment in providing pro bono work to low income Minnesotans.  His community and civic efforts have also been recognized by Woodbury Magazine.. In addition to his pro bono efforts and other civic involvements, Christopher is currently serving as an Advisory Board Member of the Northern Division Salvation Army and was a member of the Woodbury City Council from 2010 to 2018. He is also a former columnist for Good Age newspaper, a past mentor to St. Thomas Law School students, and a past member of the Woodbury Business and Economic Development Commissions. He is also the Voting Director of the South Washington County Scholarship Committee.. Christopher is also active in the management of Henson Efron, as a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. In addition, Christopher has been recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyer® since 2014 and before that as a Minnesota Super Lawyer® Rising Star for seven years. He has been listed as a Best Laywers in America® since 2018. Christopher and his family are active members of their church, and Christopher enjoys reading, writing, politics, bicycling, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his wife and children.

Christine Hinrichs focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and appeals. Christine successfully represents and counsels healthcare facilities and healthcare providers on matters ranging from the defense of claims under the Minnesota Health Records Act to navigating complex healthcare appeals. Christine is active in the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Health Law and Appellate Practice sections and speaks on healthcare professional liability topics. Notably, Christine was named to the 2015 Rising Stars list, published by SuperLawyers.. Prior to joining Bassford Remele, Christine handled appeals as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.  She also clerked at the Minnesota Court of Appeals for the Honorable Michelle A. Larkin and the Honorable Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks.. Christine graduated summa cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, where she served as Executive Editor of the Journal of the National Security Forum, and the Assistant Editor ofLaw Review. Christine received her undergraduate degree in political science and management studies from St. Olaf College.

Christine B. Courtney is the principal attorney of Courtney Law Office. She practices primarily in estate and incapacity planning, trust and probate administration, and elder law. Chris represents clients of all incomes and backgrounds and seeks to partner with them to resolve their legal matters.. Chris is practiced at listening and responding to complex family dynamics. She works with clients to determine the source of the emotional and legal issues. Then, Chris works in partnership with her clients to create a plan that meets the client’s goals and ensures financial safety for clients. She developed her ability to manage these difficult family situations both in private practice and while practicing at a nonprofit, where she represented and advocated for victims of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Chris is a capable and efficient professional, determined to represent her client’s interests with skill and sensitivity.

Chris D. Jozwiak is a skilled litigator who has won striking victories on behalf of his clients in a diverse range of employment issues. He is a founding partner of Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP and has been recognized as a Rising Star since 2011 and a Super Lawyer since 2014 and has been named to the lists of Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Chris works tirelessly for his clients in cases involving whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, reprisal, discrimination and wrongful termination. He also reprents employees and consumers in national class actions.. Chris is a certified employment law specialist and Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Specialist Certification Board.