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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 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 Allgeyer has practiced in the areas of intellectual property litigation, arbitration, and commercial litigation for over 35 years. He has arbitrated and mediated cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts and hearing rooms throughout the United States, including those involving intellectual property protection and licensing, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, as well as related issues of unfair competition. David also works with issues involving contractual obligations relating to medical devices, software, computer systems, and sales of products in the electronics manufacturing, heavy equipment, and other industries.. David now concentrates on his work as an arbitrator and mediator. He has been an arbitrator in over seventy-five commercial arbitrations and has successfully mediated dozens of cases ranging from patent, trademark, copyright and other commercial disputes to disputes in virtually all areas of civil law.. David is a fellow in the College of Commercial Arbitrators and on the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center’s list of technical neutrals.  He is the author of the ABA book, Arbitrating Patent Disputes, A Practical Guide.

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.

Danielle C. Mercurio specializes in probate/mental health law, including guardianship, conservatorship, special needs and supplemental needs trusts, revocable trusts, power of attorney, health care directives, and wills. Ms. Mercurio is also experienced in juvenile law, representing both parents and children in a variety of proceedings, including adoptions.  Ms. Mercurio is currently offering her services as a collaborative attorney in appropriate cases. Ms. Mercurio was admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota in 2011, after graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota-Morris, in Morris, Minnesota. She established her private law practice in 2014, after first serving as an associate attorney at the Bogut Law Office, P.A for two years. In addition to her law practice, Ms. Mercurio has been involved significantly in the community. She enlisted in the United States Army-National Guard in 2011. She is currently a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps.  Ms. Mercurio continues her professional association with the Minnesota State Bar Association.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charlie's employment law expertise is broad, as he has successfully represented clients in matters involving trade secrets, non-competes, shareholder disputes, federal and state Fair Labor Standards Act wage and hour collective and class actions, sexual harassment, gender, race, disability and sexual orientation discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, workers' compensation retaliation, and FMLA retaliation.  Notably, Charlie has fought for his clients' rights in high-profile cases of a national scope, including being appointed as class co-counsel in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a national gender discrimination class action, working to recover over $300 million from the oil industry in a Federal False Claims Act case, U.S. ex rel. Johnson v. Shell Oil Co., and bringing cases that resulted in the recovery of more than $30 million under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  Charlie is also Of Counsel with Kenney & McCafferty, P.C., a law firm nationally recognized for its False Claims Act (qui tam) practice.. Charlie's international legal experience includes directly advising the Cambodian government, non-governmental organizations and private sector clients in efforts to strengthen the rule of law, assist in rebuilding Cambodia's judicial system and prepare legislation relating to the management of the country's natural heritage, including its national parks and other protected areas.  In particular, Charlie advised and counseled multinational corporations on their compliance with Cambodian and international law with regard to labor, employment, commercial, corporate and contract matters.. In December, 2011, Charlie achieved a strong trial result in Broten v. Boston Health Care Systems, Inc., where he represented the plaintiff who won on her claims of disability discrimination, failure to accommodate disability and retaliation/reprisal pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, including double damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees and costs.

Charlie is a member of Nichols Kaster’s Civil Rights and Impact Litigation team. Charlie focuses on class actions on behalf of employees, consumers, and other protected groups. Charlie’s cases challenge discrimination of all types, fraud, and other unfair practices.. Charlie has been litigating cases full time for more than a decade, across a broad range of substantive practice areas. He brings that experience to bear in his current role representing employees and consumers.. Charlie has been recognized as a “Minnesota Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine, and an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer. He is active in professional organizations, having served as a member of the Board of Directors of both the Minnesota State Bar Association and Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.

Charles Clas gained considerable experience in criminal law before he even graduated from law school. He participated in the Misdemeanor Prosecution Clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Law, and served as an instructor and member of the Civil Rights National Moot Court team. Charles also worked as a law clerk at Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A. before joining the firm as a full time attorney in 2014. Charles has successfully tried many criminal cases for the firm, such as marijuana possession, DWI, felony expungement, and 3rd degree assault. If you need experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense you can count on, call Charles Clas today!

Cassie Navarro protects employee rights by exclusively representing indivdiuals who have faced discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and wage and hour violations.  She also serves on our class action and consumer litigation teams, specializing in consumer reporting and wage and hour violations. Cassie joined Baillon Thome Jozwiak & Wanta LLP in June of 2013 as a Law Clerk and began as an Associate Attorney after her admission to the bar.. Cassie graduated summa cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, where she gained practical litigation experience as a student attorney representing clients in district court and arguing in front of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Carter DeLaittre’s primary focus is representing clients in all phases of selling, buying, financing, or leasing commercial real estate, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases and loan documents, coordinating environmental investigations, working with title companies, surveyors and engineers and preparing closing documents. Other real estate matters in which Carter has experience include clearing title problems, landlord and tenant disputes and handling contract for deed cancellations and mortgage foreclosures.

Carson J. Heefner is an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Carson has handled thoudands of cases over the course of his career, ranging from minor traffic violations to murder. In addition, Carson has handled over 60 appeals to both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.. Carson has been instrumental in arguing and defining bail laws in the State of Minnesota. Many defense lawyers use the cases he had argued in formulating bail arguments throughout the State of Minnesota. In addition, he argued a very important case before the Minnesota Supreme Court, wherein the Court agreed that public safety alone cannot justify bail in any case, whether dwi or murder.. Carson also successfully argued In both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court that a  DNR officer must obtain a warrant before entering into a private ice fishing house.. Moreover, Carson successfully argued before the Supreme Court that the "automatic companion" rule as it pertains to searches under the Fourth Amendment is unconstitutional.. Carson is a tough, smart and creative defense lawyer who will fight not only for your rights, but a favorable outcome of your case. Whether it be through plea negotiations or trial, Carson has the experience you need. He knows the vast majority of judges and prosecutors in the Twin Cities, and even beyond, which makes quite a difference when dealing with defending those accused of criminal conduct. Whether your case ends with a plea or a trial, Carson will be there every step of the way. He will use his vast skills to get you the best possible result.

Bruce Rivers is recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a criminal trial specialist.  He has achieved acquittals in nearly every type of criminal case ranging from DWI to Murder I.  His prolific practice has earned him the respect of judges and prosecutors throughout the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Many lawyers seek his assistance in complicated matters that require extensive trial experience.  He practices in both State and Federal Courts.  His trial experience has made him adept at cross-examining law enforcement, forensic experts and any witness he faces.. In addition to his criminal practice Bruce Rivers is also experienced in handling matters that invovle buisiness litigation and  personal injury.  In both arenas he has achieved awards for his clients exceeding $500,.. His dedication to his clients and his commitment to excellence in the courtroom, make this trial lawyer a standout among his peers.. www.riverslawyers.com

Brodin Legal, LLC is owned and operated by its primary attorney Jacob Brodin. As a second generation attorney, Jake understands what it means to be an effective advocate for each of his clients.. Jake grew up in Duluth, Minnesota and attended the College of St. Scholastica with degrees in communication, history and political science. He was awarded his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.. Prior to law school, Jake had the opportunity to gain experience in criminal matters while clerking at the Duluth Public Defender’s Office. During law school, Jake served as a Student Attorney for the Legal Rights Center in Minneapolis. Additionally, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Peter Cahill, Chief Judge of Hennepin County. He also served a summer as a law clerk for Meshbesher and Spence.. Upon admission to the Minnesota bar, he practiced as a criminal defense attorney for Gerald Miller, P.A. He also spent time as an associate attorney for MacDonald Law Firm, LLC. In February 2014, Jake opened Brodin Legal, LLC, with offices in St. Paul and Minneapolis.. Since opening Brodin Legal, LLC, Jake has focused in the areas of criminal, family, estate planning, business formation and immigration law. Jake takes pride ensuring each and every client receives hands on, aggressive legal representation.

Brock is an experienced litigator dedicated to representing plaintiffs in a variety of disputes. His practice is focused on representing individual employees in a wide range of employment-related matters, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, unpaid wages, and whistleblower claims.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, Brock practiced with a major Twin Cities law firm litigating complex multimillion-dollar lawsuits in numerous federal courts across the country, including appearances in the District of Delaware, the Eastern District of Texas, the District of Minnesota, and the Western District of Wisconsin, and before administrative agencies including the International Trade Commission.. Brock’s pro bono practice includes appointments as a Special Assistant State Public Defender representing clients before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.. Before entering private practice, Brock clerked for Judges Christopher J. Dietzen and Bruce D. Willis at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, teaching courses in appellate brief writing and coaching several successful moot court teams.