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As a member of the Nichols Kaster's individual rights litigation team, Laura is dedicated to protecting the rights of current and former employees who face a wide-range of employment-related issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, minority shareholder, and contract disputes. She works hard to advocate for her clients and to deliver in-depth, efficient representation that enables clients to obtain the best possible resolutions in their cases.

As a member of Nichols Kaster's individual rights group, Riley represents those who have experienced discrimination—whether at work, in public accommodation, or elsewhere.. Riley has assisted dozens of clients in vindicating their rights for alleged violations of state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Her experience includes litigating civil rights cases to trial in Minnesota state and federal courts.. Among other accomplishments, Riley recently third-chaired a jury trial that resulted in a $375,000 verdict in her client’s favor on a disability discrimination claim and a total judgment of more than $1.65 million.. Riley embraces an empathetic, client-centered approach to help her clients navigate what can often be some of the most challenging moments of their lives.. Prior to joining the firm, Riley clerked for Alaska Superior Court Judge Amy Mead. She graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School, interned with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet, and served as a Managing Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review, as a clinical student in the school’s Eviction Defense Clinic, and as co-president of the Queer Law Students Association.. Throughout her career, Riley has held various retail and customer service positions, and worked in local government, in rural civil legal aid, and at a prominent New York law firm.. -Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

As a licensed architect, I have experience with sustainable, commercial, industrial, residential, and educational architecture at all scales. As a lawyer, I am interested in the impact law and policy have on design professionals, project owners, and the built environment.

Arthur R. Martinez has had more than 100 Jury Trials. He has had over 30 Federal Jury Trials. He has been trained in the area of Forensic Evidence including DNA and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Arthur R. Martinez has been on Rules Committee for the Rule of Criminal Procedure for the Minnesota Supreme Court and has been an Adjunct Professor at William Mitchell College of Law, Emory Law, Natinoal Institute for Trial Advocay NITA, Western Trial Advocacy College, Training Federal Defense Lawyers for the Administratvie Office in Washington D.C. at William and Mary Law School, and has trained lawyers all over the United States and Mexico.. Arthur R. Martinez is admitted to practice law in Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court and Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court.. Arthur R. Martines is a member in Good Standing with the American Academey of Forensic Science (AAFS) and the Internationa Association for Identification (IAI).. Arthur R. Martinez can take DNA evidence from guns cases, sexual assault cases, murder/homicide cases, theft cases, and cold hit cases and make sure his clients do not get convicted with junk science.

Anthony Nemo is a personal injury lawyer that focuses his practice primarily upon unsafe and defective  medical devices and other large-scale product recall issues ("mass torts").

Anthony is a consumer protection attorney and he focuses on consumer finance matters. He represents consumers in inaccurate credit reporting claims, identity theft claims, unauthorized electronic fund transfer claims, claims against debt settlement companies, mortgage servicing issues, and other matters involving a consumer's finances.

Anthony Bushnell is the lawyer to call when you need help immediately. Whether answering questions for a driver in the middle of the night before testing for DWI or working quickly to get someone released from jail, Mr. Bushnell is available 24/7 and ready to go to work. In the courtroom, he takes command of the situation and stands up for the rights of his clients. Ready to aggressively challenge the state to put its case to the test at trial, he has completed numerous criminal jury trials and bench trials and handled hundreds of cases in pre-trial stage. Mr. Bushnell has argued cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals, including getting an order against his client thrown out because the opposing party didn't give his client fair notice of the action. He is also an experienced civil trial attorney and handles many litigation matters including orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. He practices in Minnesota state courts and in Federal Court for the District of Minnesota.. In addition to defending people in court, Mr. Bushnell handles expungement of criminal records for people who need a record sealed because they are denied employment or otherwise hurt by it, and can also help people with expunging Department of Human Services (DHS) records.. Trial practice has been a passion for Mr. Bushnell for nearly 20 years, reflected in all of his college and law school training. He received his legal education at the University of Minnesota Law School, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 law schools in the United States. He graduated with honors in 2005 and was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar that same year.. During college, he was consistently recognized for his outstanding skills in trial advocacy. He earned a number of awards at national and local tournaments for his skill as an attorney in college mock trial, and participated in the national tournament each year he competed. During the last year of college and for three years prior to attending law school, Mr. Bushnell worked in several law firms and gained a wide variety of experience with legal practice and procedure. He enthusiastically plays strategy games of all kinds and enjoys finding a tough challenger in chess.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Bushnell has also served as a board member and vice-president of the Minnesota Chapter of Christian Legal Society, and has volunteered his time at the Twin Cities Christian Legal Aid clinic. Mr. Bushnell makes a priority to spend time talking about the practice of law with students enrolled in law school, including serving as an adjunct Lawyering Program Instructor at the University of Minnesota Law School for the 2009-2010 class year. He also teaches the entire criminal and traffic code to students in law enforcement training as adjunct faculty at The University of Northwestern - Saint Paul.

Andy is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the State.  He is the Chairperson of the Minnesota State Bar Association Criminal Law Certification Board and was the first lawyer in Minnesota to be certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist.  He is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a Member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum.   For the past two years, Benchmark Litigation has named Mr. Birrell a “Litigation Star.” In addition to being selected a perennial Super Lawyer, he has three times been named one of Minnesota’s Top 100 Super Lawyers.  He is an elected member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Birrell is available to represent clients in all phases of criminal law and related matters from grand jury investigations through appeals in federal and state courts throughout the United States.  He represents clients in matters implicating the most significant and difficult white collar criminal law matters, including those involving: RICO, money laundering, conspiracy, tax charges, mail and wire fraud, bank fraud and other related allegations.. Mr. Birrell is an accomplished and seasoned appellate lawyer.  He has argued before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., the federal appeals court, and has won reversals of convictions and orders for new trials in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.. A former prosecutor, Mr. Birrell contributes to his profession by presenting seminars to lawyers on all aspects of federal and state criminal law and procedure and ethics.. In addition to being one of Minnesota’s most prominent criminal defense attorneys, Mr. Birrell also represents businesses and people in complex business disputes, has obtained results for clients in excess of a million dollars in personal injury matters, and has won trials in tax court, family court, and in matters involving business disagreement and claimed professional malpractice.. Mr. Birrell welcomes all new challenges and would like to talk to you about yours.

Andrew Hunstad focuses his practice in the areas of divorce and family law. He has previously represented clients in high-conflict family law matters, recognizing in certain situations such an approach is unavoidable, he believes such disputes further complicate effective co-parenting following the divorce and places an unfair burden on minor children.. He works with and counsels parents, spouses, grandparents and other relatives to resolve their most complex financial and personal issues. Andrew’s goal is to help his client create a fair and dignified settlement. When settlement is not possible, he zealously and diligently advocates for his client through the litigation process. Andrew is an effective communicator, negotiator and problem-solver.. Andrew also represents clients in appellate cases at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

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Amanda Jean LeBlanc is a Minneapolis labor and employment law attorney and a Rule 114 qualified family and civil mediator. She is passionate about helping clients find justice and providing families with a better way to navigate legal issues.. Amanda attended Hamline University School of Law on a full Presidential Scholarship, and was awarded a Bakken Fellowship to perform scholarly research.  She graduated with a certificate in Advocacy and Problem Solving, as well as a certificate in Global Arbitration Law & Practice, completed at Queens Mary University in London, England. In addition, she was a national finalist in the ABA Mediation Representation Competition.. Before attending law school, Amanda earned degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Families Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She has experience working with children and families in a variety of educational, community and research settings.

Alexander M. Baggio fights for employees’ rights to hard-earned wages as part of Nichols Kaster’s National Wage and Hour Litigation Team. Focusing on class and collective actions, Alex represents workers seeking recovery of commission payments, minimum wage, overtime, and improper meal and break deductions. He stridently advocates for his clients and for their just claims to unpaid wages.. Before joining Nichols Kaster, Alex worked in the Minnesota District Courts as a law clerk for the Honorable Gary Larson and then the Honorable Janet N. Poston. While in law school, Alex participated in the Philip M. Jessup International Moot Court, winning awards for legal writing and oral advocacy; was on the Dean’s List; and received Honors recognition in legal writing. He also volunteered with the Asylum Law Project, providing legal advice on federal immigration issues to individuals in Miami, FL.

Alex is currently an associate attorney at the Law Office of Iris Ramos, LLC, in Minneapolis. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, family law, and criminal defense. Alex is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Law and has been practicing law in the state of Minnesota since 2008.

Alex is an associate attorney at Greeman Toomey, PLLC. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota and practices exclusively in the area of Social Security disability law.. Alex has a B.A. in Political Science from Saint Cloud State University and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. During law school, she was a staff member on the University of Minnesota Law Review, won the “Best Brief” award in her first year legal writing class, and externed for the Honorable Robert A. Awsumb in Ramsey County. She also participated in the Innocence Project Clinic where she investigated claims of actual innocence made by inmates in Minnesota. Her volunteer experiences include clerking for the Stearns County Public Defender’s Office, the Federal Defender’s Office for the District of Minnesota, and the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota. She also worked at Tubman where she assisted victims of domestic violence in obtaining Orders for Protection and in family law matters. Prior to joining Greeman Toomey, Alex was a Fellow with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office where she represented juveniles in felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor criminal hearings.. Originally from northern Nevada, Alex currently resides in Minneapolis. In her spare time she enjoys watching the Minnesota Vikings and going to concerts.

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After years of working in the construction field pouring concrete and witnessing friends get the short end of the stick in the judicial system, he decided to go to law school.  Now Wyatt is able to give honest affordable help to those that have been charged with a crime.

After twenty-five years in a small suburban practice, I joined Chestnut Cambronne in January 2014 as a partner. I provide counsel and litigation services to business and individual clients on a wide variety of legal issues, including real estate, employment and contracts. I prosecute for the cities of Hopkins and Medicine Lake and was the first president of the Suburban Hennepin County Prosecutors' Association. I am also a charter member and past president of the Minnetonka Rotary Club and I was involved with the Volunteer Lawyers Network. I have a special interest in the issue of domestic violence and I served on the Board of Directors for the Sojourner Project in Minnetonka. In 2004, I received the Sojourner Truth Peace Award. My favorite places are any beach with my wife and daughters, any basketball court, any kitchen and North Dakota. Yes, North Dakota.

After 13 years in sales and sales management, 12 years owning a construction equipment rental business, and 4 years as a small business consultant and coach, I graduated from law school in 2009. Since earning my law degree, I've been providing legal and business services to small business owners and residential contractors to help them grow their business and protect what they build. Everyday I combine my past experiences, my MBA, and my law degree to provide a wholistic approach to preventing and resolving issues that arise everyday for owner-operated businesses.. While I provide aggressive representation for my clients in disputes with other parties, I devote the majority of my time to positioning my clients to avoid problems altogher, or to manage and contain issues that arise to keep the cost of solving the problems as reasonable as possible.. When looking for legal services from an attorney who understands business and what it's like to be an owner, look no further than Bill Gschwind and Minnesota Construction Law Services PLLC.

Adrianna Haugen Shannon is a diligent, thorough, results-oriented attorney, and a dedicated advocate for her individual and business clients.. She has successfully represented thousands of individual and corporate clients in state and federal courts, appeals, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. She has handled cases in all areas of employment law, including discrimination and harassment claims, disability, gender, race, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, familial status, marital status, and sexual orientation claims, FMLA matters, severance negotiations, just cause, wrongful discharge, wage and hour matters, and retaliation claims.  She has also handled a number of business litigation disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract cases, fraud claims, and trade secret disputes.  She has tried several cases to verdict, and prevailed before the courts of appeals and the United States Supreme Court.. Adrianna also provides valuable legal advice to her business and nonprofit clients regarding organizational and operational matters.  Her legal services are designed to prevent legal violations and disputes before they start whenever possible.. Adrianna is a frequent speaker at trade and continuing legal education seminars on a variety of employment topics, and regularly authors training materials, handbooks, articles, and book chapters on various employment and business matters.

Adam’s work focuses on representation of labor organizations in Federal and State court, in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, and in arbitrations of labor disputes. He also provides strategic advice to labor organizations in various non-litigation matters. In addition, Adam handles employment discrimination and wage issues. Before coming to the firm, Adam interned at the Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board.

Adam Galili devotes his practice to Minnesota family law, including prenuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage, custody and parenting time, spousal maintenance, child support, and property valuation and division. Whether a client has minor legal issues to resolve, has a financially complex estate or is in a high-conflict relationship, Adam acts with compassion and understanding in assisting his clients.. Adam’s experience growing up in three separate continents provides him with unparalleled perspective in interactions with diverse people and personalities. His legal knowledge and communication skills are significant assets when dealing with opposing attorneys, judges, experts, and clients. Open communication is a key reason Adam is able to consistently accomplish the goals of his clients.

About:. Samuel Savage is an attorney who works with real people to get real results - whether its getting compensation for an injury you sustained because as a result of someone else's negligence or getting criminal charges dismissed - he will fight for you.

Abdulwahid Sheikh Osman, J.D., LL.M.Principal Attorney. About My Practice. I believe that justice begins with human dignity. As the founder of Abdulwahid Law Firm, I am committed to treating you with understanding and respect, whatever your background. I am an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota. I am experienced and well versed in a variety of legal areas and can accommodate the needs of a variety of clients.. Immigration. I litigate cases in immigration courts throughout the country. I have won cases after successful evidentiary hearings and trials on the merits in complex removal cases for clients seeking asylum, adjustment of status, or cancellation of removal. I effectively represented clients with Habeas Corpus petitions in U.S. Federal District Courts and filed appeal briefs with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). I successfully represent clients in a wide range of other immigration matters, including family-based petitions; applications for permanent residence and naturalization; USCIS interviews; appointments at the National Visa Center; and in matters of embassy/consular processing.. Criminal. I have successfully defended clients facing criminal charges, including: felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, operating under the Influence (Drugs or Alcohol), and domestic assault. I have also successfully expunged clients’ criminal records and represented clients facing traffic offenses.. Family. I effectively represent clients in family law matters involving divorce (both contested and uncontested), custody, and child support. I have negotiated the amicable resolution of divorce and custody cases.. General Practice. I also have experience representing clients in personal injury, probate matters, business transactions, tax matters, and civil litigation.. About Me. I am proud to be a Somali Minnesotan, with roots in my adopted community and my culture, as well as a global outlook. I live in Minneapolis with my family. I serve on the boards of several community-based organizations. As a former refugee myself, I have been in the same boat as many of my clients. I know what a challenge it is to face the complexities of new legal and social services systems. As a former Hennepin County Human Services Officer, I learned that compassion, empathy, and dedication are the keys to providing exceptional service to people in need. These experiences drive me to serve others in their pursuit of justice and a better life for themselves and their families.. My individual practice is not only motivated by the desire to serve others, but also by a “big picture” understanding of the law. I have more than 10 years of teaching and research experience at the University of Minnesota Law School. I am an expert in the areas of Comparative Constitutional Law, Islamic law, and the Rule of Law. I was the founding Chair of the Somaliland Law Reform Commission, working to build a post-conflict justice system. I also taught university-level courses through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Hargeisa, Somalia. In 2012, I was appointed by the Somali Transitional Government to be a Senior Policy Advisor on Justice and Rule of Law to the President of Somalia. In this role, I conceived, organized and successfully executed the first ever Somali National Dialogue on Justice Reform. I am a frequent guest speaker at universities and colleges, as well as a commentator for local and international media outlets (including BBC, VOA, and local Minnesota media).. This legal policy work has endowed me with a deep understanding of how individuals interact with the law and what is needed to best serve their needs. My unique, multicultural perspective helps guide my clients through the U.S. legal system successfully.. Education. Bar Admissions. Professional Memberships. We Speak:

Aaron’s dynamic background in real estate and finance allows him to guide families and businesses through major transactions and life events.. Aaron provides general counsel services to his clients in all aspects of real estate, corporate governance, business succession and wealth planning. Aaron’s engagements range from representing start-up entrepreneurs in connection with business formation, governance and financing, to the representation of established private business enterprises in evaluating strategic acquisition, divestiture, financing and succession planning initiatives.. Aaron also works with individual clients and families to evaluate and implement strategic personal wealth and estate planning strategies. He helps clients effectively plan for and ultimately transition family assets and businesses to the next generation.

A “lawyer’s lawyer,” Aaron focuses his practice primarily on representing and advising lawyers and law firms in Minnesota on matters of legal ethics and law practice management. Aaron previously worked for the firm for three years before transitioning to the public sector where he worked as an attorney at the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, investigating and prosecuting matters involving attorney misconduct. Aaron rejoined the firm in July 2019. In addition to his ethics practice, Aaron manages the firm’s associate attorneys, litigation and transactional matters, and the firm's staff.. Aaron attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law, formerly William Mitchell College of Law, where he received a CALI award, earned Dean’s List honors, and served on the editorial board of the Mitchell Hamline Law Review Volume 42. Aaron also worked as an Adjunct Professor of Law at his alma mater from 2018 to 2023. Before law school, Aaron worked for more than four years in retail banking and consumer deposit compliance.. In his free time, Aaron enjoys golfing, four-wheeling, downhill skiing, and spending time with his family and friends. He is also an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Timberwolves.