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For 22 years, Kris Naros has practiced plaintiffs' personal injury litigation, obtaining numerous six-figure recoveries, showing compassion for her clients while being fiercely passionate about obtaining fair and just results on their behalf. Kris has successfully defended civil actions against high-profile entertainment and sports figures, as well as professionals accused of wrongdoing by their respective licensure boards. Kris also sucessfullya dn aggressively defends those accusedof crimes, from misdemeanor to felony, obtaining numerous dismissals, redcued charges and lower sentences. Kris is on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice and a frequesnt lecturer for the organization; a Master in the Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court, co-founded Juris Divas recently featured int he Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper, and is a member of Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Kris is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude. She is a mulit-time Super Lawyer and a Top 100 Women Lawyers in Minnesota (2008). She has a great reverence for the law, fariness, honesty and trustworthiness. She will be your greatest advocate. to learn more go to

For the past 18 years, Ms. Gustafson has represented clients through all phases of the litigation process in both civil and criminal cases. From large financial institutions to local business owners and individuals, Ms. Gustafson has successfully litigated thousands of cases in both State and Federal Court, from motion practice through trial. While she firmly believes that litigation is a last resort, she is prepared to follow all cases through trial.. In law school, and for the 2 years following, she was a law clerk and associate attorney at the Gegen Law Firm under the learned tutelage of retired Dakota County District Court Judge Charles F. Gegen in a practice devoted to criminal defense matters.

For me its about helping people at a bad time in their lives.   I work hard for my clients to explain the issues, the risks and be creative about possible solutions to my client's challenges and problems.    I was not always an attorney and worked as an engineer before I  went to night law school while I worked full time.   I really think this gives me a different perspective from most attorneys when dealing with complex issues.

Fearless and pursuasive litigator and negotiator. Being the voice for folks, while advocating, counseling, and providing practical solutions to complex issues.. Born and raised in Minnesota.  I follow the age old golden rule, by treating others as I wish to be treated, specifically by showing others respect and providing constructive criticism when necessary.

Every day, I wake up excited to help my community. With a background as diverse as my clients, I bring a unique perspective to my practice that many lawyers can’t match. Having navigated my own divorce and early-life legal challenges, I deeply relate to my clients’ struggles and fight for their rights with unmatched empathy and dedication.Growing up in St. Paul, I always wanted to make a difference. I joined the Navy a week after high school, serving as a nuclear engineer. My military service taught me responsibility and a strong commitment to excellence. I take great pride in serving my country and my community.

Eva Rodelius is an Associate Attorney at Wilson Law Group where she focuses on family and criminal law.  Eva served as an assistant city prosecutor in both Hennepin and Anoka counties before joining Wilson Law Group. Eva also served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson, Judge of Minnesota District Court.  Eva earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School with an emphasis in criminal law. While in law school, Eva worked as a supervising student attorney for the  Civil Practice Clinic and the William E. McGee Civil Rights Moot Court,  participated in the Juvenile Justice and Child Advocacy Clinic, and worked as a student certified attorney at the 10th Judicial District Public Defender's Office.   Eva serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School where she teaches the Prosecution Clinic.. Eva graduated from Bethel University suma cum laude with a double major in Spanish and Philosophy. While in college, Eva studied abroad in Spain and volunteered with an after school homework program.

Erik F. Hansen is employed as the managing partner of Burns & Hansen, P.A..  An appellate attorney and litigator known for his concise and direct style of advocacy, Mr. Hansen practices in state and federal courts at all levels.. Mr. Hansen brings a broad range of experience to his appellate practice, handling a variety of cases including commercial matters, civil appeals, and civil litigation issues.. In addition to his appellate work, Mr. Hansen maintains an active civil litigation practice focusing on business litigation and real estate matters. With his experience at all levels of the legal system, he knows the value of thoroughly preparing a case, whether it is the initial stage of an investigation, going to mediation, starting trial, or on appeal.. Mr. Hansen is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and University of Minnesota Morris where he majored in political science and European studies. An active member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, he has served on the Membership Committee (Chair, 2005-2007) the Publications Committee, and the Governing Council of the Appellate Law Section (Chair, 2014-2015). He was also a Legal Writing Instructor at the University of Minnesota Law School. Mr. Hansen participates as a mentor in the University of St. Thomas Law School Mentor Program (2006 - present).. In 2006 through 2011, Mr. Hansen has been named to the Minnesota Rising Star list by Super Lawyers, and also was named a 2006 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. In 2008, he was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure.. Outside of the practice of law, Mr. Hansen is active with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.  He is also active in youth sports, coaching both soccer and track.

Eric has earned jury acquittals in a wide variety of criminal cases including first-degree murder, criminal sexual conduct, felony drug charges, driving charges with fatalities, and many others.. Eric represents individuals throughout Minnesota accused of crimes in both State and Federal court. Eric is also licensed and practices in Wisconsin. Eric is on a very short list of attorneys who have earned jury acquittals or dismissals in homicide cases in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Eric represents individuals in all types of criminal cases including violent crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, white collar/fraud offenses, and driving offenses including DUI/DWI. He also represents individuals on appeals in both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court, as well as the 8th Circuit (Federal) Court of Appeals. Eric also represents attorneys and other professionals accused of unethical or unprofessional conduct before licensing boards.. Eric is a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Criminal Trial Specialist. Eric is a former adjunct professor at Hamline University School of Law where he taught criminal procedure and trial skills. He has given analysis on Minnesota legal matters for the Los Angeles Times, the national cable television station MSNBC and local TV outlets WCCO-TV and KSTP-TV. He has been invited to speak before the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on drug interdictions, and has been a speaker at legal seminars throughout Minnesota on a range of topics including crime scene investigations, jury selection, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and other topics.. Known for his tough, pragmatic approach to defending the accused, Eric is respected by colleagues and adversaries alike, having been recognized every year since 2000 as a “SuperLawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine published by Thomson Reuters as selected by other attorneys. Eric was one of the youngest attorneys to earn this recognition.. Eric is 1988 graduate of Wayzata High School, a 1992 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA with distinction-Political Science/Journalism) and earned his J.D. in 1995 from Hamline University School of Law (cum laude).

Emma is an experienced and tough litigator who specializes in representing employees in employment disputes. She has successfully litigated cases in both state and federal court, in addition to negotiating favorable resolutions for her clients in all types of employment matters, including discrimination, whistleblower, harassment, FMLA, ERISA, disability and religious accommodation, wage and hour, retaliation, contract and non-compete agreements, and minority shareholder disputes. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients, working closely with them at all stages of a legal proceeding to obtain a favorable outcome.. Emma was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for 2016-17, a distinction given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in Minnesota to recognize their excellence in the practice of law. Emma has also been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota. Emma currently serves on the governing council of the Minnesota State Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law. She also volunteers for the Tubman Pro Bono Safety Project as a volunteer lawyer representing low income victims of domestic violence in legal proceedings against their abusers.. Emma obtained her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. While in law school, she served as a staff member on Law and Inequality: A Journal of Theory and Practice, as well as the President of New Orleans Legal Assistance. She also held a variety of internships, including semesters as a law clerk at the Florida Attorney General’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, the Washington County Attorney’s Office, and as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Mary R. Vasaly in Hennepin County District Court.. Prior to her legal career, Emma worked in public education in New Orleans.. Education. J.D., University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude.. B.A. 2007, Tulane University, cum laude, Economics, History.. Admissions. Minnesota Supreme Court. U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Memberships. Minnesota State Bar Association. Hennepin County Bar Association. Minnesota chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (MN-NELA). Minnesota Women Lawyers. Honors and Awards. Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2016–17). Super Lawyers – Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota (2017). Publications. Mo’ Claims Mo’ Problems: How Courts Ignore Multiple Claimants in Employment Discrimination Litigation, 30 Law & Ineq. 339 (2012), ?article=1184&context=lawineq. Not There Yet: Sexism Facing Young Women Attorneys in the Legal Profession Today, With Equal Right (2017), ?page=WERWinter17Feature5.. Minnesota State Employment Law Update, MSBA Labor & Employment Law Section Publication (2017), ?sfvrsn=0

Elizabeth is an attorney at Henson Efron in Minneapolis. Her practice is focused exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, post-decree matters, domestic violence, and third party custody.. Elizabeth is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), comprised of the top family law attorneys in the nation who are recognized as having the highest levels of knowledge, skill, and integrity. She is board-certified in family law trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Elizabeth is also a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and has frequently worked as a Parenting Consultant, custody evaluator, and court-appointed neutral. A skilled writer and negotiator, she enjoys crafting creative solutions and is always prepared to advocate for her clients and their children both in and out of the courtroom.. Elizabeth graduated cum laude from St. Olaf College and earned her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas, where she was an editor of the Law Journal. She is a Past President of the University of St. Thomas School Alumni Advisory Board.. Before moving her practice to Minnesota, she practiced family law for nearly 12 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was Managing Partner of her former firm. She is experienced at handling parental child abduction cases and is a member of the International Child Abduction Attorney Network and the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts.. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and is a freelance singer and cellist. She also serves on the Boards of Directors of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF/Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Minnetonka Theatre Curtain Call Club, and Lutheran Summer Music.

Elizabeth A. Cloutier has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota for almost 25 years, with an emphasis on family law, personal injury, estate planning, employment law and general civil litigation. She is admitted to practice in Minnesota state and federal courts and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She has extensive trial and litigation experience, as well as experience in arbitrations, mediations, settlement negotiations, motion practice, drafting legal documents and representing clients in state and federal appeals.. She was recently voted "Favorite Female Attorney" in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 by Minnesota Women's Press, Inc. readers.  She was voted "Favorite Female Family Law Attorney" in 2008 by the readers.. Ms. Cloutier began working as a law clerk and legal assistant, and attorney, in her father's law firm. She and her father worked together over the years to develop a general practice law firm that provides a wide variety of legal services for clients and their families.. During the past 25 years, Ms. Cloutier has been the lead attorney aggressively and successfully representing clients in personal injury matters, such as automobile accidents, work injury, slip and fall, motorcycle/boat accident, animal bite, burn, premises liability, products liability, malpractice, and wrongful death claims. She has represented clients in family law matters, such as divorce, custody/visitation disputes, child support matters, prenuptial agreements, paternity cases and adoptions.. Ms. Cloutier also has extensive experience in estate planning, wills, trusts, adoption, insurance issues, corporate, non-profit corporation, business, contract, entertainment and arts, guardianships/conservatorships, domestic partnership agreements, GLBT law, and probate law matters, in addition to many other types of cases.. Please contact Ms. Cloutier today for a free consultation to discuss your legal needs.

ebecca A. Chaffee is a member of the Family Law practice area. She works with and counsels parents, spouses, grandparents and other relatives to resolve their most difficult financial and personal issues. Rebecca’s approach is to help her client create a fair and dignified settlement. When settlement is not possible, she zealously and diligently advocates for her client through the litigation process.. Her cases include all family law matters; including child support, child custody, parenting time, grandparent visitation, spousal maintenance, marriage dissolutions, legal separations, lump-sum child support settlements, paternity actions, and adoptions. She frequently works on complex financial issues, including business valuations, complex property divisions and non-marital tracing. Rebecca also drafts premarital and post-marital agreements and cohabitation agreements to create protection for the assets and income of individuals. She is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.. Prior to Best & Flanagan LLP, Rebecca served as a law clerk for a Hennepin County District Court judge in family court.

E. Michelle Drake is a skilled trial lawyer dedicated to advancing her clients' interests.. As a graduate of both Harvard Law School and Oxford University who learned to practice law by trying high stakes criminal cases, Michelle possesses a rare combination of elite academic pedigree and real world trial skills.. Michelle started her career working as a public defender in Atlanta, Georgia. During that time, Michelle was lead counsel in hundreds of felony criminal cases. She tried many cases, including five murder cases, to verdict. After working as a public defender for several years, Michelle founded her own law firm and expanded her practice to include civil cases. In 2007, Michelle moved back to her home state of Minnesota and decided to join Nichols Kaster.. Michelle has represented thousands of employees and consumers, in both individual and class cases. Her efforts have resulted in her clients recovering millions of dollars.. Michelle has never lost her desire to spend her career fighting for the rights of individuals. Whether her clients are misclassified employees or consumers who have been treated unfairly by their bank, Michelle is happiest fighting on the side of the underdog. She is a fierce and fearless litigator and always puts her clients' interests first.. Michelle's dry wit and straightforward speaking style have made her a valued member of the local and national community of consumer and employee rights litigators. She has spoken at numerous continuing legal education seminars. Michelle’s opinions have been published in the National Law Journal, and her cases were named as "Lawsuits of the Year" by Minnesota Law & Politics in both 2008 and 2009. Michelle has been named to the Rising Stars list by Minnesota Super Lawyers. Michelle leads the firm’s Consumer Class Action Team, which helps originate individual and class action cases directed at achieving justice for consumers. In particular, Michelle is currently lead counsel on several cases involving Fair Credit Reporting Act violations.

Dustin W. Massie represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated and have experienced discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or other illegal treatment in the workplace. Dustin’s commitment to workers’ rights is rooted in the combination of his law studies and his passion for understanding labor movements and how individuals can work together for change. A summa cum laude graduate in Spanish and international affairs, Dustin has studied in Spain, where he served as a cultural ambassador with the Spanish Ministry of Education. His interests in language and political science also took him to Germany for two years where he engaged in cultural and business studies at the University of Passau and to Argentina as a participant in the Global Leadership Program. Before law school, he participated in a fellowship program on American civics and leadership in Washington, D.C.. During law school at the University of Minnesota, Dustin received a concentration in labor and employment law and clerked for a Minneapolis employment law firm. He also served on the ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law as a staff editor, where his article on a recent and influential class action case, Dukes v. Wal-Mart, was published. Before joining the firm Dustin represented employees and consumers in class action litigation where he held business accountable for fraudulent, deceptive and illegal practices.

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.

Diana Marianetti works with clients in all stages of life to plan for both the expected and the unexpected when it comes to estates and business succession. Whether assisting a young family to create their first estate plan upon the birth of a child, planning an exit from a family-owned business, or helping resolve a dispute upon the death of a family member—Diana helps clients think through the key considerations, define priorities, and accomplish their goals. She particularly enjoys helping young families and women business owners, who so often neglect this critical aspect of their success. Diana also regularly works with families of persons with special needs to plan for the future with supplemental needs trusts and special needs trusts.. As a member of both Maslon's Estate Planning Group and Maslon's Trust & Estate Litigation Group, Diana offers clients a unique perspective across a broad spectrum of needs. She is highly skilled at creating comprehensive estate plans that minimize the risk of future disputes as well as in advising clients on issues regarding fiduciary duties, trusts, and probate when litigation simply cannot be avoided.. Diana also takes an active role in advancing her profession, the marketplace, and the community. Since 2014, she has served as an adjunct professor at Hamline University School of Law, teaching a "Wills & Trusts Skills" course. Diana also frequently presents on key topics in estate planning to members of the profession, clients, and the broader business community, and she regularly serves as a pro bono volunteer to provide legal services to those who otherwise might not have access. She is an active member of Women President's Organization, a non-profit membership organization for women presidents, CEOs, and managing directors of privately held, multimillion-dollar companies.

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.

Darren is a trial lawyer with significant experience in Federal Court litigation, including patent litigation and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act litigation. Darren also represents clients in state court consumer protection matters.

Dan Singel represents clients in Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin in construction, personal injury, insurance, and other civil matters. He has tried numerous jury trials, including multimillion dollar exposures.. Rather than prattle on about the (top 20!) law school he went to or that he has taught more than a few (really good!) CLEs, Dan would rather people know that he genuinely likes helping his clients. He values his clients as individuals, understands their goals, and makes it his mission to do everything he can to accomplish those goals.. There are three things Dan hates spending money on: parking, ATM fees, and lawyers. Dan recognizes that few (no) people enjoy paying his bills, and he recognizes that part of being a good lawyer is understanding budgetary realities. Clients should expect their lawyer to not just accomplish their goals in litigation, but to do so at a price that is fair.. When not lawyering, Dan enjoys spending time with his two sweet kids, eating good food, and binge watching Netflix shows.. "The addition of nuts in salad...I always find to be beneficial." --Larry David

Dan Herber assists major companies in navigating state and federal litigation and regulatory matters including in environmental, product liability, and telecommunications law matters.  He is a member of Faegre Baker Daniels's nationally ranked product liability group and has assisted clients in the agricultural, aircraft, energy, food, health, medical, mining, and telecommunication industies, among others. He is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Dan is a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral: Facilitative Hybrid.