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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.

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.

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.