Top best Litigation Lawyers Near me in ZIP 55402

Wil Fluegel is a Minneapolis attorney practicing in plaintiff’s personal injury trials and appeals in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He is a board certified civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and Minnesota State Bar Association and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Million Dollar Roundtable, and is featured in Best Lawyers in America and Minnesota Super Lawyers in personal injury trials and in appeals. He was president of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association in 2005-2006, and served from 1999-2007 on the Minnesota Supreme Court’s No-Fault Standing Committee, and on the state’s Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board from 1998-2005. He served on the executive committee of the Quie Commission studying means to promote judicial integrity from 2004-2007 and was a founding member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society. He is a frequent presenter at CLEs and has authored chapters in eight texts, over 50 legal periodicals and more than 200 seminars. He is the recipient of two Member of the Year awards for 1997 and 2007 and one Public Service Award from MTLA/MAJ in 1994 and the 2009 Award of Professional Excellence by the MSBA as well as the 2005 Attorney of the Year Award by Minnesota Lawyer.

Steven M. Cerny is a partner at Santi Cerny, PLLC, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve provides services to clients in the areas of litigation, employment law, and business law, in addition to providing outside general counsel services to companies in a variety of industries. Steve has been recognized as a top-rated attorney by his peers and SuperLawyers® for the past nine years.. LITIGATION. Steve represents clients in virtually every type of employment-related case, including discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour, overtime, misclassification, non-competition, non-solicitation, medical leave, and trade secrets. Steve also represents clients in business disputes, including member and shareholder disputes, and contract disputes. Steve has a unique focus in handling matters that involve temporary restraining orders and injunctions.. EMPLOYMENT LAW. Steve partners with business owners and human resources professionals to provide advice and counsel on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, on compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and on taking preventative measures to minimize the risk of litigation. Steve also works with companies to prepare employment agreements and HR policies and procedures. Steve has conducted internal corporate investigations and provides training for managers and human resources professionals. Steve also advises individuals on employment law matters.. BUSINESS LAW. Steve provides a variety of business and corporate law services to clients, including entity selection, incorporation, contract drafting and negotiation, owner and investor agreements, mergers and acquisitions, protection of intellectual property, succession planning, and general business matters.. GENERAL COUNSEL. Steve serves as outside general counsel to clients providing a comprehensive approach to managing the legal needs of a business, identifying and mitigating risks, integrating and collaborating with senior management, and providing insightful and strategic advice and counsel. Steve works with clients in a variety of industries, including information technology, professional services, manufacturing, printing, retail, lodging, transportation, healthcare, and restaurant and food services.. Steve graduated from William Mitchell College of Law with honors, served as an Assistant Editor of the William Mitchell Law Review, participated in moot court where he won regional and national awards, and he has since taught at Mitchell Hamline School of Law as an Adjunct Professor.

Scott A. Neilson provides superior representation to large corporations, small businesses and individuals in litigation, with a trial, arbitration, and appellate practice, including litigation of business, products liability, contract, fraud, negligence, shareholder, employment and real estate matters. Scott provides practical, proactive, and cost-effective advice to achieve favorable results for his clients prior to suit. Scott is a proven problem solver, which is why clients seek his advice and assistance on a wide variety of matters.

Rob Shainess is a trial lawyer with a particular focus on resolving real estate, construction, and business disputes. Rob’s clients range from individual property owners to national banks, and everyone in between. Rob is proud to have been named a Rising Star in 2012 and 2013 by Super Lawyers Magazine, and to be the author of an award-winning blog focused on Minnesota real estate disputes.. Before founding Capstone Law, Rob spent seven years as a real estate and construction litigator with one of Minnesota’s largest elite law firms. In 2011, Rob set out to start his own firm, believing that he could offer his clients better value if he shed the bloat associated with large firms.. Rob grew up in Connecticut, and received his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in upstate New York. After college, Rob moved to Minnesota to attend law school at the University of Minnesota. While attending law school, Rob met his wife, a Minnesota native. They now live in the Twin Cities with their daughter and twin sons.. Rob has handled many real estate, construction, and business disputes. Information about specific real estate disputes that Rob has handled can be found here. And, look here for information about Rob’s construction experience.

Pete Gregory focuses his civil litigation practice on professional liability defense.  Peter defends lawyers against legal malpractice claims and long term care facilities against medical negligence claims.  He also has significant commercial litigation experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business-related disputes.. Pete received his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and his J.D. cum laude from the University of St. Thomas Law School in 2007 where he was a member of the moot court team.  He served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Matthew Johnson of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

My background as a psychology student at the top-rated University of Minnesota Clinical Psychology Ph.D program served me well when dealing with the medical and psychological aspects of injuries.  I joined Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben in 1980 and have been practicing personal injury law exclusively since then.

Megan is a dedicated and passionate attorney who believes in fighting tirelessly on behalf of her clients.  As a member of Nichols Kaster’s Consumer Class Action Team, she advocates for consumers who have been victimized by unfair, deceptive and unlawful trade practices.. Prior to joining Nichols Kaster in 2013, Megan practiced at a private law firm in Minneapolis where she was dedicated to representing a variety of organizational clients in a variety of complex matters including commercial, professional liability, products liability and commercial contract litigation matters.  During law school, Megan was a member of the Minnesota Law Review and participated in the Asylum Law Project helping recent immigrants receive legal asylum in the United States.

Marty Chester is a trial lawyer who specializes in complex business disputes. His practice focuses on non-compete and trade secret litigation, securities and financial services litigation, and other commercial disputes.. Before becoming a lawyer, Marty worked as a legislative assistant to Congressman Martin Olav Sabo of Minnesota.. Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Litigation. Marty has won non-compete cases in front of a jury, at the injunction stage and on appeal. He helps clients protect their trade secrets by enforcing non-competes and similar restrictive covenants in litigation nationwide, and by counseling clients on how to use non-compete agreements effectively. He also defends against claims of violating restrictive covenants, and disputes involving misappropriation of trade secrets.. Marty has particular experience seeking and defending against motions for injunctive relief and winning injunctions to enforce non-compete and non-solicit agreements for his clients. He is a chapter author on using non-competes to protect trade secrets and good will in the acclaimed book The Secrets to Winning Trade Secret Cases (Thomson West 2009).. Securities & Financial Litigation. Marty tries cases before FINRA arbitration panels throughout the country, defending broker-dealers and their registered representatives from claims of unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading, selling away, inadequate supervision, and alleged violations of state and federal securities laws involving securities and insurance products. Marty also represents broker-dealers in industry disputes with their former representatives involving claims of wrongful termination, Form U-5 defamation and breach of promissory notes, as well as in "raiding" disputes between broker-dealers.

Marta is an attorney in the litigation group at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Marta assists businesses at all stages of the litigation process, including pre-litigation counsel, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, trial, appeal and settlement. She focuses her legal practice on representing, counseling and protecting clients in business and commercial litigation matters, inclusive of, but not limited to, vendor and dealer disputes, regulatory compliance, shareholder derivative suits, antitrust, product liability, unfair competition matters, government and public utility commission investigations, insurance recovery, and breach of contract actions. Marta collaborates with clients from a range of industries--manufacturing, power sports, agriculture, grocery, healthcare, insurance, retail, marketing and others. Marta is active in a number of civic and professional organizations, including Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, the Federal Bar Association, the Minnesota State, Wisconsin State, Federal, American, and Hispanic Bar Associations. She is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Diversity Committee where she created the Minnesota Minority Clerkship Program, as well as implemented the Class Action program with the Minneapolis Public Schools and Hazelden.

Marcia Miller, a partner at SiebenCarey, works closely with the trial attorneys to prepare and respond to legal memoranda and briefs and argue motions at all levels of litigation through the appellate process. Our clients benefit from Marcia's thorough analysis, vast legal research and writing experience, and perspective on complex issues. Prior to joining the firm in 2009, Marcia was the assistant director of the nationally-ranked Health Law Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She also taught Legal Research and Writing at Hamline University School of Law, practiced appellate law at Rider Bennett LLP, and clerked for Judges Minge, Shumaker, and Wright at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. She is admitted to the Minnesota State Bar, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. As an adjunct professor for over ten years, Marcia has enjoyed teaching international foreign exchange and LL.M students, as well as students in Hamline University's Master in the Study of Law program. She has also presented at continuing legal education courses regarding motion practice, appellate issues, and teaching legal research and writing to international law students.

Kim is a partner at Lindquist & Vennum and practice group leader in the Firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. An experienced litigator, Kim regularly represents institutions and individuals in complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including guardian/conservator/trust litigation, financial fraud, securities, contract, fiduciary duty, corporate governance, licensing and retailer issues, and other business disputes.. She is licensed to practice law in both Minnesota and California.. Active in pro bono work, Kim presently serves as a conciliation court referee for the First Judicial District Court, and is honored to have received the Leonard Lindquist Pro Bono Award for her expungement work for pro bono clients.. Kim is also active in the community: WIth two children playing rugby (a son and a daugher), she is an avid rugby fan, and serves as an officer of Hopkins Royals Rugby Football Club.. Specialties: financial litigation, trust/probate litigation, commercial and contract disputes, securities, retailer & licensing

Joseph T. Dixon Jr.’s distinguished legal career has focused extensively on the successful resolution of business disputes involving individuals and businesses. He currently is a leading provider of commercial litigation ADR services as both a mediator and arbitrator. In addition, as a long time litigator he represents both plaintiffs and defendants in resolving these same types of claims. His substantive areas of focus include a wide panorama of specialties within the business and commercial litigation arena.

John N. Bisanz, Jr. advises and represents individuals and businesses in a variety of commercial disputes. His experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation matters including contractual disputes, construction litigation, and creditor disputes.

Joe Janochoski is a trial attorney dedicated to providing clients with creative, effective litigation strategies and compelling trial presentations. He focuses his practice on complex business and health care litigation and brings a practical approach to nuanced legal issues to help clients achieve their business goals, no matter how large or small the dispute. Joe has appeared at every stage of litigation in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration, and has represented clients in pre-suit evaluations, case initiation, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial. Prior to litigating, Joe served as a law clerk to Justice Paul Thissen on the Minnesota Supreme Court, and Judge Susan Richard Nelson at the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Joe uses his extensive experience in complex litigation, persuasive advocacy, and in-depth legal research to help clients build, execute, and ultimately win their cases, no matter where, or in what forum, the case takes place.. Joe attended law school at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated magna cum laude with a concentration in civil litigation. While in law school, Joe served on the Minnesota Law Review and competed both regionally and nationally with the school’s mock trial team. In addition to representing clients in complex litigation, he currently serves as an adjunct professor of law for the mock trial team at the University of Minnesota Law School.

Jillian M. (Pearson) Flower practices in Henson & Efron’s business litigation group which represents corporations, partnerships, limited liability partnerships and individuals in a wide range of complex civil and commercial litigation matters. Jillian assists in all types of cases, including arbitrations, administrative actions, multi-district and multi-state litigation, governmental regulatory, and a variety of state and federal court actions. While in law school, Jillian gained professional experience working as a clerk with the Minnesota Disability Law Center, and as a student attorney at the University of Minnesota’s Workers’ Rights Clinic. Jillian also served as a judicial extern for Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge David Minge.. As a litigation associate, Jillian possesses an understanding of trade secret protection from her experience working on multiple cases dealing with claims of misappropriation from both plaintiff and defendant perspectives.  She is familiar with case and statutory laws that set out the qualifications required to establish and preserve trade secrets in Minnesota and across the nation.

In 1974, I founded what is now Minnesota's largest law practice specializing in personal injury litigation.  Along with my partners, we lead a team of 18 attorneys and over 45 employees who are committed to achieving fair and swift compensation for our clients.

I started out as a law clerk at Schwebel Goetz & Sieben before I graduated from law school.  I enjoy giving back to the community as it gives me a unique perspective when dealing with people injured in serious accidents.

I represent injured victims of automobile and motorcycle collisions, defective products, and poorly constructed or maintained premises.  I have been championing the rights of injured victims since 1973.

I joined Schwebel Goetz & Sieben in 1987 and now specialize in representing accident victims and their families in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and complex insurance cases.

I joined Hessian & McKasy in June 2015 as an associate attorney. My practice consists primarily of business litigation and transactional issues, including:. I have experience litigating cases in both state and federal court and representing clients through all phases of litigation. I also represent clients regarding regulatory matters under ERISA and other federal statues affecting health and welfare benefit plans. I assist clients with environmental compliance and real estate due diligence efforts.. I received my J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School, and my B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.

I have significant litigation experience, and use that experience to counsel my clients through all phases of litigation. I specialize in counseling clients through labor and employment disputes.. Please see more at:

I have significant experience handling all facets of civil litigation.. I also have extensive experience in consulting businesses in transactional matters and internal disputes.. I am a litigator and transactional attorney with more than a decade of experience.  I have extensive expertise in professional liability, insurance coverage, and complex general liability matters. I take a global approach with each case, personally handling every stage of the process to provide highly strategic, efficient, and cost-effective results. With forward thinking, I diligently investigates and gathers facts with a sharp eye to what would be relevant and admissible if the case should go to trial.. I have represented: insurance agents and agencies, lawyers, accountants, bankers, property and health care management companies, homeowner’s associations, real estate agents, and other various professionals.. I respect the expertise of my clients and I foster effective relationships and stellar results through collaboration.. In addition to trying cases and handling transactional matters, I am active within the professional industry at multiple levels: training and writing about how professionals may prevent claims; speaking about developments in key insurance industry issues; working with state and national trade organizations; and serving as a Steering Committee member for the North Central Chapter of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).. Readily available, I set an extremely high bar for open and effective communication and responsiveness to my clients. I take pride in working relentlessly for my clients, and providing exceptional service to build trusting and lasting relationships.

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.

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.

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.