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Before law school, I worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a medical writer where I wrote regulatory documents that supported applications submitted to government agencies for the approval of new and generic drugs used to treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. My experience in working in this highly regulated environment led me to leave science in pursuit of a legal career.. As a scientist and now as an attorney, my passion is, and has always been, to serve as an advocate for people facing difficult, often life-changing, issues. I work hard to provide the personal attention and dedication to my clients’ cases that they deserve. My background of personal and professional experience is both unique and complimentary to my practice areas, which includes mainly criminal defense and immigration law.

ROBEN D. HUNTER. JD, CPA, CVA, CFFA. I have been practicing accounting and/or law in the Twin Cities since 1990. My client's and their opportunities help define me and my work. The ability to dissect at an issue from both a legal and a tax perspective gives me a more comprehensive view of my client's situation. Understanding the tax ramifications of the law is quite helpful when working on an estate plan or a business transaction.. My estate planning interests led me to become a trustee for several of my clients over time. That service is one that has been a rewarding part of my practice. I enjoy servicing others, and the fiduciary relationship a trustee plays in a person's life can be a very important and challenging role.. I put the law, accounting and estate planning practices together when deciding to obtain my certification for business valuations. It brings my accounting background, by analysis of the various valuation techniques, and my law background, researching and drafting the document, into one exercise. Working on a valuation utilizes all of my talents, which is one reason it has become more and more of my practice each year.. In 2009 I decided that I wanted to enhance my practice by learning about expert witness testimony. I became a certified financial forensic expert witness in early 2010. Working on the financial issues of litigation has again moved my practice into a world that combines all of my expertise in one project.. The diversity of my background has led to this interesting and rewarding practice, creating the experience and credentials necessary to meet your needs. I look forward to the challenges ahead and finding creative solutions to help you achieve your goals.. Hunter Advisors, a Minnesota Professional Limited Liability Company, PLLC, is a business law firm providing legal and financial services for businesses and the executive management. The services include business law, estate planning, business succession planning, trust services, business valuations and financial expert witness. Roben D. Hunter, owner of Hunter Advisors, is an Attorney (JD), Certified Public Accountant(CPA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA).

16-years’ experience in civil litigation as outside counsel for businesses, an Assistant Attorney General, outside counsel for state, state agencies, and county; including as first chair at 7 trials, more than 120 depositions, eDiscovery, expert discovery, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, negotiations, mediation, and appeals.. Since January 2022, I have worked at Hellmuth & Johnson, a top-20 Minnesota law firm, representing clients ranging from individuals and emerging start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.. The theme running through my entire career has been serving as a true partner to my clients, aligning their legal representation with their specific needs and goals to litigate efficiently and effectively, delivering top-tier legal expertise with down-to-earth character and values.. Clients include businesses, individuals, public entities, and private and public employees. Cases include products liability, civil rights, personal injury, mass torts, class actions, administrative, and business and commercial litigation. Proven ability to handle a varied workload with flexibility and judgment. Highly motivated, excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, and proven track-record of thriving in a collaborative and collegial team-oriented atmosphere with talented attorneys working at their highest level.. Founder of Twin Cities eDiscovery Forum, and sought-after speaker and writer on eDiscovery, trial practice, storytelling, and persuasion.. Licensed:In all Minnesota and California state courtsU.S. District Court—District of MinnesotaU.S. District Court—Northern District of CaliforniaU.S. District Court—Eastern District of CaliforniaEighth Circuit Court of AppealsNinth Circuit Court of Appeals

Terry Moore deploys his negotiation skills every day as a problem solver, advisor and litigator for closely held businesses.  He serves as  outside general counsel and business litigator for clients in a variety of industries.  Moore  negotiates critical contracts involving business acquisitions, financing, mergers, media rights agreements, private offerings and real estate as well as  more routine business documents like leases, sales agreements and employment contracts.. Terry advises business clients in a variety of sectors, with a concentration in broadcasting and healthcare. Drawing on his industry experience and negotiation skills, as well as his background as an entrepreneur, Moore  provides counsel in areas ranging from contract negotiations and employment matters to the sale and acquisition of businesses, real estate, regulatory issues and many other matters.. “Throughout my career I have helped clients achieve their objectives by negotiating effectively on their behalf,” says Terry. “It’s the key to transforming desired outcomes into tangible results.”

As a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson and a member of the firm's information technology and e-commerce practice group, Kate Andresen brings well-honed business and legal experience to clients ranging from start-up technology companies to Fortune 50 corporations. She practices primarily in the following areas:. In addition to assisting her clients with their technology licensing and other transactional needs, Kate has focused her practice on representation of regulated entities subject to Federal privacy regulations such as HIPAA and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.. Prior to attending law school, Kate was a systems engineer who designed and coded software applications. Consequently, she is able to understand clients' technology at a level of detail that provides depth in her assessment of both the business and legal considerations for the technology license.. Her practice provides the following types of services to clients: Licensing, Complex Licenses, including SOWs and support services, Client-hosted, ASP and Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements, Database Development/ Hosting, Software Development, Joint Development (shared IP), Source Code Escrows, Hardware Purchase/Lease, Open Source, Internet Agreements, Website Development, Terms of use; browse-wrap and click-wrap, Privacy Policies (both regulated entities and unregulated entities), Internet Service Provider, Hosting, including cloud computing, Technology Agreements, Co-branded products/ services, Professional Services, Outsourcing, Disaster Recovery/ Technology Support, Data Privacy and Data Security, eCommerce Services, Service Level Agreements (SLA's) for systems maintenance, B2B and B2C eCommerce/ Services, Intellectual Property, including registrations/applications, assessments and/ or assignments, Copyright, Trademark, Trade Secret, Patentability Assessment only-will refer for prosecution, General Corporate, Incorporations/ Organizations of entity, Corporate books, Due Diligence Assessment, Commercial Lease Assessment, Asset Purchase Agreements. “My technology background is an asset in much of the work I do for clients, but it’s my broader combination of business and legal experience that really makes headway in difficult situations,” says Kate. “Being able not only to see transactional issues from both perspectives, but having the ability to explain those issues to parties who only know one or the other side of the equation enables me to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.”