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I practice in the areas of personal injury, consumer protection, and general litigation. After law school, I clerked for the Honorable David L. Piper in the Civil Division of Hennepin County District Court. As a law clerk, I handled hundreds of civil cases from inception to resolution. I have a strong understanding of Minnesota courts and procedure.. I grew up in Michigan and earned my B.A. from the University of Michigan with a double major in Philosophy and Classics. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2020. There, he fought for clients as part of the Consumer Protection Clinic and represented clients in Fair Credit Reporting Act cases.. I live in St. Paul with my partner Julie and our rescue dog BeeBee. I enjoy camping, trail running, cycling, and exploring the outdoors.. I am licensed to practice in Minnesota and is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar Association. I am also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

I practice exclusively in Plaintiff's Employment Litigation. Whether the case involves retaliation, discrimination, whistleblowing or sexual harassment, I have extensive litigation experience and alternative dispute resolution (mediation) skills, which makes me a strong advocate for my clients.

I moved from New York City to Minnesota in 2003 to work for the federal court.  When I left the court in 2011, I joined Minnesota's vibrant community of sole practitioners and small firms.  Since 2015 I was of counsel to the probate litigation boutique Mason & Helmers, where I represented people involved in court disputes with family members over loved ones' care and estates.  In 2021 I took a position at the Minnesota Judicial Branch - Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility.

I hope you review my case successes, credentials and accomplishments detailed on this website. I counsel my clients on every option available by conducting a thorough investigation of their individual situation and the law.. Lawyers are not allowed to guarantee success, but I can guarantee that I give clients every possible advantage in their legal situations. I ensure that each client is charged only for legal work that is performed by utilizing refundable fees.. I have been honored in my law practice by receiving awards for my litigation efforts, being re-elected as prosecutor before choosing to leave government office to start my own practice to help individuals, and receiving appointments to leadership positions with legal and political organizations.. My greatest successes have come through satisfied clients and referrals from fellow attorneys. After reading the information on my web site please contact me for assistance on your legal matters.

I help my clients avoid unnecessary litigation down the road, and establish a solid foundation upon which their business can thrive.  Having studied and experienced the challenges of entrepreneurial ventures first hand, I understand the unique challenges that business owners face.  My experience in business combined with my knowledge of the law allow me to provide my clients with realistic legal solutions that are tailored specifically to their needs.. I focus my practice on helping medical service professionals navigate the business aspects of medicine.  Both family and friends in health service professions have expressed their frustrations with the lack of transparency and communication when dealing with attorneys.  I strive to keep open lanes of communication and a superior level of transparency in all interactions with my clients.  I provide practical guidance in contract formation and negotiation, employment and partnership agreement, business formation, and regulatory guidance.

I have practiced exclusively in the personal injury/workers compensation areas my whole career.  I know my way around the judicial system and particularly the courtroom. I have tried numerous cases to juries and have had great success.  I litigate No-Fault claims, Workers Compensation claims and Social Security claims.  My motto is to work hard to move my client's case along promptly and to always talk to my clients along the way.  I try to be very direct and that helps keep my clients informed as to what is going on in their case.  I answer my phone when people call with questions or want to discuss their case.  I am able to get great results for my clients.

I have personally represented hundreds of individuals charged with a crime in the State of Minnesota.  My mission from Day 1 has been Results.  I do everything I can to make sure that my clients are not subjected to a criminal record, jail or prison time, license withdrawals, asset seizures, and the like.. I have over 15 years in private practice as a criminal defense lawyer, but am still able to keep my fees relatively low because I spend few dollars on advertising, which is not all that common in the industry.  I attended the University of Minnesota with a degree in Political Science making the Dean's List multiple times.  I obtained my law degree from Hamline University, and graduated near the top 20% of my class.  I have spent time teaching law classes at a local college, and am a current member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  I am also the Attorney Speaker at the Hennepin County 1-day DWI Program in Bloomington and Minneapolis.. My strengths as a lawyer are my aggressive style, my ability to focus on the important issues in the courtroom, and my research and writing abilities.  In fact, other very experienced attorneys often consult my firm with regard to procedural and constitutional issues in their cases.  For a free consultation, feel free to contact anytime, day or night.

I have been working in law firms since 2005 and have worked in fields such as workers' compensation, family law, civil defense litigation, and personal injury. I majored in legal studies while also obtaining my paralegal certificate in undergrad which allowed me to start working in the legal field during college. Being a paralegal for many years gave me a solid foundation of how to work a case from start to finish and the ability to manage all aspects of a case. It also gave me perspective on how to anticipate the needs of an attorney handling a case and also how to manage and supervise other support staff.

I have been representing people with disabilities for 30 years, my entire legal career. My grandfather had a severe disability, and I was raised witnessing how hard life can be when living with disabilities. I understand what you are going through.. My firm provides personalize representation. We are not part of the mass marketing, grab every client mentality found in many of the TV advertising firms. We are a small firm, and will get to know you as our client. We do not treat you as just a number or another case. When you call me, you talk to me. We return all phone calls, something which is lacking in today’s firms.. When we discuss your case, I will always tell you when it is, and when it is not in your best interest to hire a lawyer. Contrary to what TV advertisers tell you, sometimes you just don’t need to hire and pay an attorney. Some disabilities are so severe, they will automatically entitle you to benefits. Some people are in favorable age groups (over 50) which makes them more likely to get benefits based on their application, without having to pay an attorney. If I tell you not to hire anyone, I will spend the time with you to discuss your case, and provide you with the information you need to file your application on your own, and be available to answer your questions.. Our representation will not end if we get an unfavorable decision at your hearing. We will take your case to the Social Security Appeals Counsel, and to the District Court if appropriate. Before you hire an attorney, be sure to ask them if they will take your case to District Court if you lose. Most representatives will not file these appeals.. I have offices in both Minnesota and Arizona. Most think this means I winter in Phoenix, and spend summers in Minnesota. Actually, my time is split equally between my two offices each month. You can always reach me, no matter which office I am in.. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my life and law partner Dennis Peterson. We enjoy traveling, gardening, volunteering and being home handymen.

I have been practising law in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for over twenty years.  I am the current president of Midland Hills Country Club and an avid golfer.  I also am a youth sports coach of hockey and baseball in the New Brighton area for Irondale Youth Athletic Associations.

I have been practicing criminal law for over 28 years.  I began my career as a prosecutor and used the experience I gained  to aggressively defend those accused of a crime.. My philosphy is that everyone is entitled to excellent representation no matter what type of charge they are facing.  I handle all cases from serious felonies to petty misdemeanors.. Named Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Minnesota!. Named Top 100 Trial Attorney in Minnesota!. Named "Rising Star" by Minnesota Law & Politics!. "Superb" rating with AVVO!. Successfully Defended Thousands of Criminal Defense Clients!. Proven Results!

i have been committed to defending the rights of people charged with a crime for over 18 years.  I have a reputation for excellence in the area of criminal defense, defined by an aggressive and innovative approach to the interpretation of various criminal laws in the state of Minnesota.  I provide a service to my clients that not only involves a vigorous defense but also gives personal attention and compassion.

I have a private practice devoted to representing lawyers in ethics and professional responsibility matters. We also handle bar admissions, ethics consultations, expert opinions for disqualification motions, withdrawal motions, and other legal ethics-related issues. We do not represent plaintiffs in legal malpractice actions against lawyers.

I grew up in the Twin Cities, attended the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated magna cum laude in 1994.  Since then, I began practicing law in Minneapolis.. I began my career at Popham Haik Schnobrich & Kaufman Ltd. and later joined Hinshaw & Culbertson, both national law firms.. In December 2001, I formed my own law firm, Trepanier Law Office, in St. Paul, Minnesota. In October 2003, I formed Trepanier & MacGillis P.A. with Jim MacGillis and moved the office to Minneapolis. In November 2013 Jim and I welcomed Bryan R. Battina as a new shareholder and renamed the firm Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A.. My partners and I are proud of the law firm we have built and welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal situation, whether you are corporate in-house counsel, a business owner, within the management group of your company, the HR Director, or a business executive looking for legal advice regarding a business or employment law situation.. We handle all aspects of corporate law, business law, incorporating in Minnesota, LLCs, commercial litigation, business litigation, employment law, employment litigation, shareholder rights litigation, non-compete agreements, trade secrets law, and sales rep law.. Our firm is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis in the historic Flour Exchange Building adjacent to the federal courthouse, two blocks from the Hennepin County Government Center, and close to many government agencies.. Several parking ramps are within one block and our office has easy access to most freeways (35W, 94, 394).. We serve as local litigation counsel to attorneys outside of the State of Minnesota.. For new clients, we offer an initial two (2) hour consultation for the flat fee of $500.  We welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal issue.. Sincerely, Craig W. Trepanier. Minnesota Corporate Attorney. Minnesota Business Attorney. Minnesota Commercial Litigation Attorney. Minnesota Business Litigation Attorney. Minnesota Shareholder Rights Attorney. Minnesota Employment Attorney. Minnesota Non-compete Attorney. Minnesota Trade Secrets Attorney. Minnesota Sales Representative Lawyer. Minnesota FMLA Attorney. Minnesota Drug Testing Attorney. Minnesota Discrimination Attorney. Minnesota Wrongful Termination Attorney. Minnesota Separation Agreement Attorney. Minnesota Severance Agreement Attorney

I grew up in a family where my father came from a very poor family of 9 children and my mother grew up in a family of 5 children.  Both of them grew up in Crosby Ironton, Minnesota.  Dad was so poor that the brothers had to loan their shoes and clothes to the other siblings in order to go to school.  Dad saw many of the fathers of his school friends lose their lives when the mines they were working in collapsed.  From that point on, he became an active advocate for the underdog and never stopped.  He taught us kids to be compassionate and advocate for the families that had bad luck or less opportunities because they were poor.  I had no choice but be inspired to advocate for others.. When I graduated from the U of M, women were encouraged to choose teaching, nursing and or secretarial work.  I graduated from the College of Education, but longed to be a lawyer that at that time was not an acceptable choice for a woman.  After the birth of my third child, women were enrolling in law school in waves.  I was thrilled to join the wave and started my first year at Hamline Law School when my youngest, was 6 months old.. I graduated from law school in 1980 and after clerking in Bankruptcy Court and working in Real Estate, I started my own law firm in 1993 practicing in the area of personal injury.  I have loved my life as a lawyer. I have enjoyed working with a group of terrific co-workers who have become wonderful friends.  My clients will testify, that I fight very hard for them and always try to obtain the best result possible. I am most fortunate to have these opportunities.

I grew up in a family business. From an early age, I learned about the challenges of owning and operating business — how to provide a quality service, how to connect with potential customers, how to resolve disputes, and how to build relationships — with both internal and external customers. Having practiced law for 20 years, I help businesses succeed. Simply put, I find meaning in seeing my clients’ businesses thrive. I believe strongly in the benefits of getting ahead of the curve. By anticipating issues, I seek to walk with my clients. I believe in ethics, in being true to your values and in the benefits of developing good business practices. Some people like to drive their cars on the ice in March. I don’t. By being strategic, businesses can succeed — sometimes beyond their wildest expectations — and can do so without walking on thin ice.

I graduated from law school in 2004 and have spent nearly every day since then in court. Whether that was as a judge's clerk, a prosecutor, a defense attorney ... and as a defendant. I am not a perfect person. I have made mistakes in my life ... made poor decisions ... and I have had to rely on others (including a lawyer) to help me navigate those difficult times. I also needed to come to terms with a chemical dependency problem that was causing harm to myself and others. Gratefully, I found a program that works and, after turning myself over to the care of a power greater than myself. I have begun the long (and rewarding) process of making a daily amends to those that I hurt --- primarily by not returning to old/bad habits and by embracing a commitment to rigorous honesty ... something that allows me to live life (and its ups and downs) on life's terms. I am not a magician. But, I do believe that I have the personal and professional experience necessary to advise you about when it comes to what you can/should consider when you or someone you love is facing the sort of problem that might require the hiring of a lawyer. And, if you decide that I am the right attorney for the case --- I will do whatever it takes to help earn the best possible outcome under the circumstances.

I founded Headland Law & Strategy to combine my personal passion for medical and technology-based innovation with my nearly two decades of professional experience in law, intellectual property, business, engineering, strategy and project management.. I have a wealth of legal and technical experience, gained through nearly a decade inside the legal team at Fortune-75 Honeywell International Inc.; several years within the IP powerhouse Fish & Richardson; and several years as a hands-on design engineer at Artesyn Communication Products.

I focus my practice on employment litigation and represent clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, the United States Department of Labor and other federal, state and local agencies.  I have successfully defended employers against wage and hour claims as well as claims involving workplace discrimination; harassment; retaliation; drug and alcohol testing; and breach of contract, including claims involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and other common law tort claims.  In addition, I was selected to the 2015 Minnesota Rising Stars list, a designation received by no more than 2.5% of attorneys within the state. I grew up in North Dakota and while attending college worked with my father in the construction trade to help pay for tuition, primarily performing roofing and siding work.  I earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Hamline University School of Law, where I was both an associate editor of the Hamline Law Review and participant in the American Bar Association Mediation Moot Court. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Cloud State University.After graduating law school, and prior to joining Wessels Sherman, I gained valuable experience working for the Saint Paul City Attorney's Office by successfully representing clients in over 200 administrative proceedings as well as in state court. I also try to  maintain a network of referral relationships with other attorneys, accountants and business professionals in order to act either as local counsel, or to provide valuable resources for clients.

I first joined the firm in 2013 and became partner in 2017.  I pride myself in providing compassionate and skillful representation for my clients. In my professional licensing defense practice I am a thoughtful advocate. I invest the time and care required to truly listen to each client's story in order to learn the integral details about their case. With this level of personalized attention, I develop the best strategy possible for responding to allegations from a licensing board. In my personal injury practice I am not afraid to stand up against the big insurance companies to get my clients the compensation they deserve.. In my free time I sing and play keyboard in a rock band called The Long Odds with my husband and friends.

I enjoy hiking, traveling, skiing, running, and biking.

I draft, prosecute, and analyze patents relating to complex technologies. I focus on matters relating to active medical devices, electromagnetics, optics, photonics, semiconductors, microelectronic fabrication, and aerospace applications. I am licensed to practice before the USPTO, and in the state of Minnesota.

I defend people being accused of serious crimes including murder, assault, fraud, criminal sexual conduct, firearms and drug trafficking in state and federal courts across the nation.  Victories inlude not guilty verdicts and dismissals in criminal sexual conduct, murder, assault, burglary, controlled substance/drugs, robbery, firearm possession, prostitution and DWI cases.  I strive not only to get the best results in court for my clients, but to improve their lives as well by helping with any underlying issues that may exist such as addiction/alcoholism, anxiety, depression, anger management and a host of other issues that commonly plague defendants in the criminal justice system.. I am on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I am also a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. I am honored to be named to Super Lawyers annually.. I frequently lecture about trial skills and techniques and criminal defense strategies at law schools and continuing legal educatin seminars.  Other criminal defense lawyers frequently call me for advice and even hire me to do their trials. I am also a radio, newspaper and televison commentator - you may have heard me on 93X or KFAN.  I enjoy mentoring young lawyers and I feel grateful to protect the accused. If you or a loved one are accused of a crime, you can call me at for a free consultation.

I chose to work at a very small, hands-on law firm in the Twin Cities because I wanted the opportunity to practice my profession and interact with clients, attorneys, and judicial officers.  I have learned that the most satisfying aspect of being an attorney is helping individuals who have been taken advantage of and who do not have the ability to protect their own interests.  A satisfied client is more rewarding than anything else, to me.

I am qualified as a mediator under Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for District Courts