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Ryan has been litigating and trying civil cases for over 17 years. He uses his extensive litigation experience and people skills to resolve complex cases when possible, and relies on his trial experience when settlement is not an option. Either way, he uses his writing skills, honed by years of drafting briefs in complex matters and teaching legal writing, to successfully convey his clients’ positions to opposing counsel and the court.. Ryan has practiced extensively in various areas of commercial litigation, product liability, and employment litigation. He also has experience litigating civil rights matters. He has tried numerous cases to verdict both on his own and as part of a trial team. Ryan has represented varied clients from individuals to corporations to municipalities. Throughout this representation, one thing has been constant: his determination to achieve the best results possible for his clients. His drive and work ethic have been recognized by his peers as he has been named a Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics on five occasions.. Prior to joining Sapientia, Ryan was a partner at a litigation boutique firm. He also taught legal writing for two years at the University of Minnesota Law School. As a more junior attorney, he spent a year clerking at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The breadth of Ryan’s legal experience, combined with his innate adaptability as a trial lawyer, are assets for his clients facing far-ranging issues.

Justin Brunner is a member of the Business Litigation Group and handles all types of compliance counseling and litigation for business owners and employers. Justin counsels employers and organizations on compliance strategies on the front end, and he also represents them if they end up in arbitration or litigation before administrative agencies, Minnesota courts, or federal courts at the trial phase or on appeal.. While Justin works on a broad range of subjects and case types in business litigation, he also offers specialized experience in environmental law. Serving in positions with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Chicago Environmental Law Clinic while completing his law degree, Justin has seen the best results come when the regulated community and their regulators collaborate and keep business realities in the forefront of their minds. As an attorney, Justin now pursues the best solution for the business by translating environmental requirements into a practical strategy for compliance and helping clients navigate litigation of complex environmental issues.. In Justin's broad business litigation practice, he also offers significant counsel on employment law. Justin has handled discrimination and retaliation claims in both federal and state administrative agencies and courts. He has worked extensively on whistleblower claims under the Federal Rail Safety Act (49 U.S.C. § 20109) at a firm that was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as National Tier 1 for railroad law. Justin's background allows him to offer meaningful advice to avoid litigation and to shepherd employers through litigation if necessary.. Whether Justin is handling business disputes, environmental issues, or workplace challenges, clients appreciate Justin’s attention to detail and his ability to approach complex legal issues with business sense. They count on him to defend difficult positions with a strong command of the facts in each case, pursuing every avenue necessary for resolution.

Paul represents businesses in the areas of intellectual property, data privacy, general business law, and litigation. Paul also has real-world IT and business experience which he uses to help his clients find better ways to solve problems.. Paul has represented a diverse range of businesses from new startups to businesses that have been trusted for generations. Paul’s clients have come from software, retail, agriculture, marketing, automotive, manufacturing, media, foods, personal care, financial services, and many others. He often uses lessons from one industry to better help clients in other industries.

Sonia has enjoyed practicing law for over 20 years.  She started her career working for the largest law firm in Minnesota, later worked and was a partner at a litigation law firm boutique, and in 2011, founded a new law firm, Sapientia Law Group (one of only a few midsized minority and women-owned law firms in the Midwest).  Sonia is an avid and well-respected litigator who represents companies and  individuals in significant business disputes, product claims, employment disputes, and privacy matters.  Not only has she been recognized as a Super Lawyer for several years, including one of the top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, she has also been identifed as one of the top 100 High Stakes Litigators in Minnesota.. Sonia has developed the reputation of being a leader in the Minnesota legal community.  She served as the President of the Hennepin Conty Bar Association in 2007-2008 and the President of the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2017-2018.  She was the first Latina attorney to fill both of those roles, and she was the 5th female President of the state bar association in its 100+ year history.  The following article written about Sonia in 2017 provides an inside view of who Sonia is and how others perceive her:  .

Adam Sienkowski is an attorney at the James H. Gilbert Law Group and focuses his practice on business transactions, real estate and dispute resolution. He represents both businesses and individuals.. Adam assists clients in business formation, corporate planning and a variety of other business-related transactions. He has represented numerous clients in business sales and acquisitions and reviewed, drafted and negotiated contracts on a wide assortment of matters. Adam advises clients on ownership, governance and operational matters and provides general legal guidance for the multitude of issues that can come up when running a closely-held business.. Adam’s real estate practice focuses on acquisitions, financing, development, sale and leasing for both individuals and businesses. He assists clients in all aspects of a transaction, including negotiation, land and title issues, zoning and land use, and drafting documents to facilitate a sale or purchase. Adam represents clients in lot subdivisions and combinations, variance requests and other zoning and land use issues that require city approval. He also drafts leases, easements, restrictive covenants and other documents related to real estate.. Adam’s dispute resolution practice is wide ranging and focuses on resolving disputes early to avoid costly litigation. When early resolution is not possible or preferable, Adam has experience litigating matters in a variety of forums, including administrative, arbitration, and city council, and through pre-trial, trial and post-trial in district court. Adam has also filed and responded to numerous appeals at the Minnesota Court of Appeals.. Adam graduated magna cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law. While working as a law clerk during law school, Adam was an editor for the William Mitchell Law Review, President of the William Mitchell American Bar Association – Law Student Division, served on the student government as a part of the Student Bar Association, clerked for the Third Judicial District Public Defender’s Office and volunteered with the Innocence Project and Volunteer Lawyers Network.. Before law school, Adam obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and was employed with Think Mutual Bank. Adam currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club and also serves as its Public Relations Chair. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and United States District Court: District of Minnesota. He enjoys golfing, fishing, exercise, traveling and volunteering in his local community.