Minnesota Lawyers

Civil Litigation

123 North Third St, 888, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Andrew Parker is a Minneapolis litigation attorney and founding partner of Parker Daniels Kibort. He established the firm in 2017, after founding Smith Parker in 1995 and Parker Rosen in 2005. Earlier positions at Popham Haik included six years as an associate, followed by a shareholder role from 1994 to 1995. Parker has represented employers including the University of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis and the Metropolitan Council, as well as senior executives and other plaintiffs. His civil rights cases have involved both claims against public institutions and their defense. In Hixon v. City of Golden Valley, he acted for the plaintiff in a federal lawsuit concerning excessive police force. In Thomas Maye v. University of Minnesota, he represented the defense against a race-discrimination claim arising from a denied promotion; that case went to a 20-day state-court trial. Contract and defamation disputes also appear in his trial record. He represented a portfolio manager in Bottum v. Jundt Associates, an oral-contract case tried over eight days in Minnesota state court. In North Dakota, he represented the plaintiff in Greterman v. Oxbow Country Club, a defamation and slander case heard by a jury over nine days. His work outside those trials includes hundreds of commercial property tax appeals as lead counsel. Parker also served on Minnesota’s Tax Court Rules Advisory Committee in 2022. His community roles have included a seat on the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s board from 2013 to 2022.

Labor Law

333 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Beth E. Bertelson is the founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Focusing her practice on labor and employment law, she represents employees in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and throughout Minnesota in litigation and pre-litigation negotiations in matters involving severance, employment and noncompete agreements, and related issues. Certified as a specialist in labor and employment law by the Minnesota State Bar Association, Ms. Bertelson also mediates employment disputes and has been designated as a "qualified neutral" under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. She also assists clients in a variety of employment law issues, including auditing company policies and procedures for legal compliance, discrimination and harassment training, and job coaching. We retained Beth for employment law litigation. She was responsive, professional, and patient as a teacher of someone wholly unfamiliar with the legal system. She is compassionate, organized, and very effective. Because of her legal skills, including deposing people, our litigation was successful in every way. Hire her and you will not be disappointed, you will be impressed.

Civil Litigation

10050 Crosstown Circle, Suite 600, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Brad practices in the areas of product liability, premises liability, insurance and construction litigation. He represents a variety of corporations and insurers in personal injury and property damage cases nationwide. Brad has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict in State and Federal Court involving products such as thermostats, high pressure paint sprayers, oil lube pumps, underground fuel tanks, elevators and processing equipment. Brad has also successfully tried insurance coverage cases involving arson, fraud and fire subrogation. Brad graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota in 1983. He received his JD from William Mitchell College of Law in 1988. Brad practiced as an associate with the law firm of Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett, LLP before he became a partner in 1996. Brad joined the Morrison Sund firm as a Principal in 2010. Brad is an active member in the Product Liability Committee for the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Institute. He is also a member of the Minnesota, Wisconsin and Hennepin County Bar Associations. Brad is qualified as a mediator under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of General Practice. He has received a preeminent rating of "AV" from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law and Politics. In his spare time, Brad enjoys spending time with his three daughters, playing hockey, and engaging in a variety of sports-related activities.

Criminal Defense Law

701 Building Suite 300, 701 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Bruce Rivers appears regularly in both federal and state courts. He is acquainted with most of the federal judges and magistrates. Aside from work in Hennepin County and the metro area, he has had a significant number of cases and trials in outstate Minnesota. Bruce Rivers has handled over 2,000 criminal cases. His experience includes trials and plea negotiations at both the state and federal levels. Bruce Rivers has achieved acquittals on cases ranging from DWI to first, second and third degree murder. He has also handled white collar and high profile cases requiring unique judgment and experience. He has represented lawyers in tough situations. Lawyers from all different types of firms feel very comfortable referring clients to his firm.

Criminal Defense Law

1005 Pebble Lake Rd, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA

For more than a decade, Chris Cadem has concentrated his practice on litigation matters in both criminal and civil cases in State and Federal Court. His experience includes more than 100 trials and roughly a dozen appeals, including multiple petitions to the Minnesota Supreme Court. He has successfully litigated cases spanning from simple speeding tickets to first degree murder and first degree criminal sexual conduct. His civil docket includes everything from contract disputes to complex multiparty, million-dollar financial matters. Chris has been widely recognized for his experience and professionalism.

Family and Divorce Law

601 Carlson Pkwy #1050, Minnetonka, MN 55305, USA

I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Law. Earlier in my career, I was an associate with Olson, Usset & Winegarden, P.L.L.P., where I worked in commercial real estate, shopping center leases, and business litigation. For several years I was of counsel to Luther, Heckt & Cameron, P.L.L.P., where I did probate litigation. For the past 15 years my practice has been exclusively in the area of matrimonial law, including divorce mediation and litigation, custody and parenting time proceedings, and support proceedings. I also write wills and trusts and provide estate planning services. I have been named a "Super Lawyer" by the Minnesota Journal of Law and Politics.

Civil Litigation

3600 American Blvd W suite 670, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA

David has more than 20 years' experience representing clients across diverse practice areas including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, products liability, medical and professional malpractice, commercial and motor-vehicle claims, subrogation, and construction and property damage. He has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in challenging and complex litigation in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings in Minnesota and Wisconsin. David works with his clients to develop practical legal strategies consistent with their goals, objectives, and expectations. His broad base of knowledge and trial experience is applied towards the evaluation of claims across practice areas and in the strategic planning for the defense of cases involving the most difficult subject matter. Known for his diligent investigative efforts, courtroom presence and strategic approach to defense, David has successfully tried numerous high-stakes jury cases to verdict, including matters involving claims of wrongful death, medical malpractice, and most recently secured a complete defense jury verdict in a commercial premises liability claim in which Plaintiff sought damages totaling $14 million. David’s trial acumen and client service earned him recognition in?The Best Lawyers in America©?in Personal Injury Practice (2023-present), and he is consistently named among Minnesota’s Super Lawyers (2015-present). A firm believer in mentoring, David also dedicates time to training young attorneys, getting newer lawyers involved in the substantive practice of law, and fostering a culture of professional integrity and excellence.

Intellectual Property Law

3102 8th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, USA

Donika Pentcheva was born and raised in Eastern Europe. Upon completing seventh grade, she arrived in United States where she tested into ninth grade. Thereafter, she obtained degrees in mechanical engineering, software engineering, mathematics, political science, and law.

Personal Injury Law

100 Washington Ave S, ste 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Area of Practice: Personal Injury, Defective Drugs and Medical Devices Elizabeth practices primarily in the firm’s products liability group. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Peterson practiced as a litigator with a firm in Minneapolis, MN representing individuals who were injured as a result of defective drug or faulty medical devices. She has experience in mass tort litigation, complex litigation and trial work. Elizabeth’s hands-on approach to the law, backed by her personal attention to detail, have allowed her to excel in complex litigation.

Immigration Law

663 University Ave. West, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Gloria Contreras Edin is an immigration and federal litigation attorney in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the founder and managing attorney of Contreras Edin Law, P.A. Individuals and families make up her immigration clientele; her representation encompasses removal proceedings, federal litigation and appeals. Detention and constitutional protections are among the issues she has litigated within the federal immigration system. Before opening her firm, Contreras Edin led Centro Legal, Inc., as executive director. There, she advocated for women and vulnerable communities and helped expand the organization’s statewide and national presence. Her academic background combines a bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University, Northridge, with a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law. At Mitchell Hamline School of Law, she holds two roles: adjunct professor of immigration law and member of the Board of Trustees. Her contributions to legal education also include co-authoring a chapter in the Immigration Practice Deskbook. Immigration policy’s effects on immigrant communities, constitutional protections and federal litigation are subjects of her writing and presentations. She belongs to the Second District Ethics Committee and has held membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2006. Contreras Edin’s court admissions span Minnesota and several federal jurisdictions. They include the Minnesota Supreme Court, the federal district court in Minnesota, the Fifth, Eighth and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Personal Injury Law

5850 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Gregory N. McEwen has the distinction of being voted by his peers as one of the Super Lawyers in Minnesota from 2004 to 2020 (This distinction is given to only 5% of Minnesota lawyers each year, voted by peers). He’s earned this designation for obtaining consistent results for his clients and has recovered over $450,000,000 for his clients across 46 states.

Antitrust Law

100 S Washington Ave, 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Heidi Silton is a partner in the firm’s antitrust department and practices primarily in complex business litigation. Heidi represents mainly small and mid-sized businesses in complex litigation involving other businesses and litigates in Minnesota and throughout the United States. She and the firm are regularly appointed lead and co-lead plaintiffs’ class counsel by courts in nationwide antitrust litigation. For the past several years, Heidi has been named one of Minnesota’s top 50 women lawyers, and top 100 lawyers, by a peer review list of leading Minnesota Lawyers. She currently serves as the President of The Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws (COSAL) and as an Advisory Board member of the American Antitrust Institute (AAI) and is the current chair of AAI’s Private Enforcement Awards Judging Committee. She also serves as Vice-Chair to the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Section Membership and Diversity Committee and as an advisor to the American Bar Association’s Global Private Litigation Committee. Heidi is a past chair and emeritus of the Minnesota State Bar Association Antitrust Law Section. In addition to her litigation practice, she is a member of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice’s Membership and Engagement Committee and a member of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Heidi believes in the value of mentorship and works to mentor other attorneys both inside and outside her firm. An active volunteer in her community, Heidi serves on the board of Arete Academy and on the board of Reader/Writer where she is also a writing coach for 8th graders. Heidi has also co-chaired galas to support the Sanneh Foundation, the American Diabetes Association, and Second Harvest.

Civil Litigation

90 South 7th Street, Suite 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Jim Volling is a commercial litigator who puts decades of experience, Supreme Court clerkship experience and client commitment to work for businesses. He has represented corporate clients in complex commercial disputes valuing up to several billion dollars, as well as representing individuals and institutions in white collar criminal matters and investigations.

Constitutional Law

80 South 8th Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Area of Practice: Disability Rights

Family and Divorce Law

3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400, Mankato, MN 56001

Born and raised on the prairie of Western Minnesota, Jason spent his summers on his uncle’s farm, which taught him the importance of getting the job done right the first time. While still a high school student, Jason enlisted in the Army Reserve and went on to serve as an Army Intelligence Analyst after graduation. Then he pursued his education at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, becoming a High School social studies teacher in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. During these two years, he realized his deep-rooted desire to help others resolve their problems, which led him to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer. In 2000, Jason graduated from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. After gaining valuable experience at the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, Jason realized the crucial need for personalized attention and genuine empathy in the legal profession. This understanding motivated him to take up a position in the private sector. After nearly a decade of service at a top-tier boutique trial firm in Southern Minnesota, he decided to help clients in a different way and opened his own firm in 2008. Since its inception, Kohlmeyer Hagen has evolved into one of the busiest and largest family and criminal defense firms in Southern Minnesota.

Civil Litigation

10 South Fifth Street, Suite 800, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Jeff Eckland focuses his practice on government contracts and general commercial litigation. He has litigated cases in state and federal courts across the country, including the state courts of California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas; the federal district courts of Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee; the United States Court of Federal Claims (COFC); the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA); the National Appeals Division (NAD) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); the Courts of Appeals for the States of Minnesota and Texas; and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the Ninth Circuit, and the Federal Circuit. Jeff successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court in Franconia Associates v. United States, 536 U.S. 129 (2002), establishing that when the Government transacts business with its citizens it must do so by the same rules as everyone else and that therefore an Act of Congress can constitute a breach of contract. The Franconia Associates line of cases has resulted in aggregate settlements of over $700 Million on behalf of his government contractor clients. Jeff has tried a variety of traditional government contract cases at the federal and state level, including bid protests, performance disputes, compliance proceedings, terminations for default (T/D) and convenience (T/C), defective pricing, qui tam, and False Claims Act litigation. In addition, he has (i) negotiated at the Pentagon stays of suspension and debarment proceedings; (ii) represented government contractors in civil and criminal environmental proceedings; and (iii) recovered increased costs for the construction of a Naval Brig at Miramar Naval Air Station (Top Gun). Jeff also counsels government contractors and their subcontractors on many transactional and compliance issues, including all phases of contract negotiation and administration, termination settlement proposals (TSPs), cost allowance, intellectual property, and technical data rights. Jeff also pursues claims against the state and federal governments, and their various agencies, for redress of grievances relating to Government abuse of power and discretion under the U.S. and State Constitutions, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Jeff represents businesses and individuals in many other kinds of commercial disputes. His practice includes jury and court trials, appeals, prejudgment injunctions and other remedies, arbitrations and mediations, and administrative hearings. He was a member of the trial teams for the In Re Glacier Bay and Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation cases in Alaska in which he was primarily responsible for developing the evidentiary foundation for the successful fisheries price drop claim in the Glacier Bay case and the supervision of the discovery proceedings involving the Kenai river salmon sonar counters in the Exxon Valdez case. He was also involved in the maritime law aspects of both oil spill cases. He has tried patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, Lanham Act, antitrust, securities, fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contractual relations, RICO, employment discrimination, dealer termination, covenants not to compete, breach of contract, takings, environmental, and other types of cases. In addition to trying cases, Jeff enjoys obtaining quick court action on behalf of clients to protect their interests. He has successfully obtained emergency injunctive relief requested by his clients in over twenty civil actions. Prior to litigation, Jeff also counsels clients about the procedural, tactical, and strategic issues involved in commencing and defending civil actions. He counsels clients on ways to avoid litigation as well as to prevent or reduce liability should litigation occur, and advises clients about the risks, benefits, and costs of litigation. Jeff graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1979, suma cum laude, and the University of Chicago Law School in 1982. He is a member of the Public Contract Law and Science and Technology Sections of the American Bar Association (ABA). Jeff serves as a member of the State Law Database Committee, where he chairs the drafting of procurement law outlines published by the ABA for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. He is a member of the Ad Hoc Committee for the upcoming revision of the Model Procurement Code (MPC). He is also a Fellow of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), served on the NCMA’s Board of Advisors, and served as President of the NCMA Twin Cities Chapter from 1995-1996. He is a long-standing member of the Planning Committee for the Annual National Seminar on Government Contracts sponsored by the University of Minnesota. Jeff writes and lectures on a variety of government contract topics.

Personal Injury Law

701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 475, Golden Valley, MN 55416

A trial attorney focused clearly on your needs... Minnesota personal injury lawsuit attorney Jeffrey Jones began his practice in order to provide the kind of client-focused representation often lacking at larger law firms that practice an "assembly line" approach to personal injury and insurance litigation. At our firm, each client receives the full attention of their attorney and our staff to ensure that they understand their rights and the consequences of their decisions after a serious personal injury or wrongful death. If you have been injured on the job, in a car or anywhere in Minnesota, you may have a legal claim to compensation, including punitive damages. At Jeffrey A. Jones & Associates, we will deal directly with the insurance company or Workers' Comp agencies to fight to obtain your maximum benefits, especially if your compensation has been delayed or denied.

Civil Litigation

2051 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

Jeffrey Schiek, concentrates his practice in employment law, representing professionals facing employment-related misconduct allegations. Mr. Schiek represents victims of workplace abuse and harassment. Mr. Schiek has helped develop brochures and articles for workshops nationwide on the topics of criminal law and procedure diversity in education, the community and the workplace, and on the topics of the prevention of workplace violence and harassment. Mr. Schiek has lectured and written on topics for CLE's (Continuing Legal Education). Mr. Schiek was hired by Philip G. Villaume and Associates in 1999 as a law clerk. In 2000, Mr. Schiek was hired as an attorney and is currently a Partner. Since 2000 Mr. Schiek has been providing legal services to professionals and organizations. Mr. Schiek represents professionals accused of employment-related misconduct. Mr. Schiek also provides pro bono legal advice to the Amish community in Minnesota. Mr. Schiek has written and argued numerous cases to the Court of Appeals and to the Supreme Court of Minnesota. Jeff was voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Minnesota.

Appellate Law

14300 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306, USA

John is an experienced litigator, specializing in high conflict or complex cases. He primarily takes cases in Dakota and Scott Counties. John represents clients in dissolution of marriage, paternity, custody, maintenance and child support proceedings. He has significant experience in the Court of Appeals. John is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and the First District Bar Association, where he is past President and currently serves on the District Ethics Committee. He is also a member of the Dakota County Bar Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors and is the past President. Numerous recognitions have been awarded to John such as the Dakota County Heroes Award, Super Lawyer, the BV-distinguished rating, and Who’s Who in Family Law. He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with majors in History and Political Science while also playing on the football team. John received his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While there he competed in moot court competitions, receiving the highest score at the national level. He served as a law clerk at the Indiana Supreme Court before returning to Minnesota to join a group practice in 1992. Since then, he has established himself with the bench and bar in Dakota and Scott Counties after opening his private practice in 1994. He has written several articles and teaches continuing education courses to attorneys on a variety of family law topics. John has completed the Hawaii Ironman and the Boston Marathon. He enjoys coaching youth sports, particularly football and basketball.

Criminal Defense Law

331 Second Avenue South, Suite 705, Minneapolis, MN 55401

John C. Conard is a Minneapolis trial lawyer whose work includes criminal defense and civil litigation. His firm biography identifies him as the founding partner of Conard Law, PLLC, while the firm’s homepage uses the name The Conard Firm. Sand Law also lists him as an of counsel attorney. Conard’s criminal practice focuses on federal and white-collar matters. His biography describes cases involving expert testimony, forensic evidence and complex federal charges, including tax fraud, money laundering, wire fraud and mail fraud. His criminal trial experience also includes murder cases. On the civil side, his reported case history encompasses traumatic brain injury, nursing-home injury, workplace and construction-site injury, surgical malpractice, insurance bad faith and automobile collisions. The firm’s account of his career describes a transition from criminal trials to civil trial work after other litigators began asking him to try their cases. Conard’s professional background also includes teaching and writing about trial practice. He graduated from the Trial Lawyers College, and his firm biography dates his appointment to its national faculty to 2015. He has spoken and trained lawyers on the use of forensic science at trial, and his biography identifies Thomson Reuters as a publisher of his work on that subject. His listed education includes a 1995 bachelor’s degree from Central College in political science, philosophy and economics. The same biography records his initial Minnesota admission in 2006.

Criminal Defense Law

310 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA

John is a founding partner at Conard Nelson Schaffer and has built a reputation as a trial lawyer that people rely upon in their most serious matters. Recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in the country, attorney John devotes his practice to defending the rights and liberties of those facing white collar crime accusations and other serious criminal charges. John Conard represents clients throughout the Twin Cities region and across the state who need solid, effective defense strategies in order to fight the charges against them and preserve their freedom. Certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a criminal law specialist, John has successfully handled more than 2,000 cases in state and federal courts throughout the country during the course of his 10-year career. From federal crimes and violent offenses to DUI/DWI charges and relatively minor misdemeanors, John has the experience and resources necessary to handle any criminal case regardless of how complex or challenging.

Corporate and Transactional Law

60 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Corporate Governance

Elder Law

20 Lake Street N, Suite 202, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Julia N. Estrem, Esq. graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2015. Prior to becoming an attorney, Julia provided personal care to individuals often in their later stages of life as a home health aide. This experience helped her develop a passion for her current work. Through both observation and personal experience, Julia saw first-hand how a well-crafted estate plan can give comfort to individuals and their families. She personally experienced the familial discord that can come from the lack of death planning and understands the importance of having a skilled attorney to help navigate the difficult but important topics and complicated issues related to estate planning, probate, and real estate. Since law school, Julia has worked in private practice providing services in estate planning, probate, and real estate. She takes the time to ensure her clients know what their legal options are and that they understand how these options will affect not only their future but the future of their families. Julia consistently strives to find the best possible solution for each individual client’s unique legal situation all while providing a sensitive and easy to understand approach.

Elder Law

20 Lake Street North, 202, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Kelly N. Corbin's law practice focuses on estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, etc.), which she describes as an essential gift we can give our loved ones. Kelly enjoys educating her clients about their estate planning options. Kelly worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and Mental Health Associate prior to obtaining her J.D. at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Kelly chose to become an attorney after witnessing patients lose freedom and resources to systems that are not easily digestible to most. She uses her knowledge and experiences to be a strong advocate for individuals facing uncertain futures, and to influence change with respect to how we care for our aging and disabled populations. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family in the Chisago Lakes Area. Special days include working with her grandmother on the family farm.

Criminal Defense Law

8101 34th Ave S suite 340, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Kristian Kircher is a tenacious attorney with a proven track record of success in high-stakes cases. As the founder of BK Law Group, he has assembled a results-driven team that aggressively defends clients facing charges ranging from DWI and drug offenses to firearms violations, sex crimes, and murder. Kristian has secured dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges in some of the toughest cases across Minnesota. His aggressive defense strategy, combined with sharp legal instincts, has earned him a reputation as a trusted fighter for clients facing serious criminal charges. More than just a skilled advocate, Kristian is a trusted advisor. Clients turn to him not only for legal firepower but also for honest guidance and unwavering support throughout the process.

Real Estate Law

275 Market Street, Suite 566, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Area of Practice: Construction Law Kristine is a counselor, litigator, mediator in the arena of design and construction. At the core of Kristine’s practice is her value of relationship. She is attentive to the human side of conflict, committed to having her clients come through the dispute process better and stronger than when they started. Kristine is a seasoned construction attorney recognized for her skill in leadership, clear communication, and thinking outside the box. She has demonstrated strength in managing litigation, trying cases, negotiating settlements, handling appeals. Kristine represents architects, engineers, designers, building and road contractors, and their sureties. She defends professional liability and general liability claims. In addition, she secures client’s payment claims via mechanic’s liens and contract claims. A proactive counselor, Kristine assists her clients in managing and minimizing risk by preparing and negotiating contracts, navigating project management and payment issues during contract performance, and evaluating and implementing best practices during the life of the construction and design process. Kristine also mediates construction and design disputes, fueled by a passion for helping people feel heard and understood, breaking down barriers, and finding ways to resolve problems or claims more effectively. Kristine is an AV-rated attorney.

Family and Divorce Law

400 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101, USA

Linda R. Allen is a shareholder at Wolf, Rohr, Gemberling & Allen, P.A. She limits her practice to family law cases including dissolutions, custody and parenting time, post decree motions, child support, paternity, grandparents rights, third party custody, spousal maintenance/alimony, appeals, antenuptial agreements, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders. Ms. Allen is a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and also provides mediation, parenting consultant, parenting expeditor and consensual special magistrate services. Ms. Allen has been licensed to practice law since 1994 and has successfully argued at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, twice been quoted by the Associated Press, appeared on Minnesota Public Radio, testified before a House Committee regarding family law legislation, and been a faculty member for The Family Law Institute. She has been named in Minnesota Super Lawyers and Top Women Lawyers. She has a passion for helping her clients successfully accomplish family transition.

Personal Injury Law

2150 Third Street, Suite 11, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Mark Perron is a personal injury lawyer at Perron Law Office, LLC in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. He leads the firm, and his attorney biography lists licenses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. In that account, Perron describes personal injury as the main area of his legal work. The firm identifies car accidents, medical malpractice and wrongful death among the matters he handles. Its description of his automobile accident work goes beyond naming the type of claim: Perron investigates the accident, gathers evidence and negotiates with insurance companies. Medical negligence and claims arising from a loved one’s death also appear in the firm’s account of his practice. Established in 2020, Perron Law Office lists contract law and police brutality and civil rights matters as well as personal injury among its specialties. Those additional listings describe the firm’s services. From its White Bear Lake address at 2150 Third Street, Suite 11, the office serves an area that includes Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park and Plymouth. Consultations are free. For personal injury representation, the firm describes a contingency arrangement rather than an upfront legal fee. Under its published explanation, the lawyer’s fee is a percentage of the settlement or award; if the case is not won, the client owes no legal fees.

Tax Law

7301 Ohms Lane, Suite 420, Edina, MN 55439

Mark A. Pridgeon is an Edina, Minnesota, tax attorney with Pridgeon & Zoss, PLLC. He and David Zoss formed the firm effective January 1, 2017. With offices in Edina and Roseville, the firm represents taxpayers in state and federal tax controversies, including administrative proceedings and court litigation. Earlier in his career, Pridgeon worked inside the Internal Revenue Service. His first District Counsel position was in Chicago, from 1978 to 1979; he then served in the St. Paul office through 1985. He subsequently held manager and senior manager positions at Ernst & Whinney between 1985 and 1988, and was a partner at Regan & Pridgeon from 1990 to 1992. His professional biography also lists a Minnesota certified public accountant qualification dating to 1987. Alongside those positions, Pridgeon taught in the University of Minnesota’s Master of Business in Taxation Program as an adjunct professor from 1989 to 1992. His later writing addressed two specific collection issues: IRS trust fund recovery assessments, in a 1995 MNCPA Footnote Magazine article, and installment payment agreements, in a 1996 article for the same publication. In 1996, he spoke at a Minnesota Institute for Legal Education seminar on handling federal and state Tax Court cases from the taxpayer attorney’s perspective. Pridgeon earned both a B.A. and a B.S. at the University of Minnesota in 1975. His J.D. followed at Harvard University Law School in 1978; his Minnesota bar admission also dates to that year.

Appellate Law

3600 American Blvd W suite 670, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA

Mark is an accomplished appellate attorney and commercial litigator. He has argued more than 150 appeals in state and federal courts in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and regularly consults clients at all stages of the appellate process. Mark also tries cases. He has tried 16 cases to jury verdict, including high-stakes commercial matters—winning all of them. Mark’s blend of trial and appellate expertise has earned him recognition in?The Best Lawyers in America?in both Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice each year since 2019, and a place on the Minnesota Super Lawyers “Top 100” list since 2018. He was named a “Top Lawyer” by?Minnesota Monthly?in Commercial Litigation and Appellate Law in 2022, and again in 2025 Mark is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Attorneys, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the International Academy of Trial Attorneys. Beginning in 2013, the Minnesota Supreme Court appointed Mark to serve on the Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. Mark is also a contributing author of the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. For the past 14 years, he has taught appellate advocacy at the University of St. Thomas Law School. In 2022, the school awarded Mark the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. Mark also devotes a substantial amount of time to pro bono matters. He has been involved with the Innocence Project for many years, including winning post-conviction relief following a two-week evidentiary hearing for a client wrongly convicted of second-degree murder. Mark represented the same client before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court (and won). He then represented the client at his retrial (and won again), securing a not guilty verdict. The Great Northern Innocence Project recognized Mark as its volunteer of the year in 2022 and 2025. He is the only two-time recipient of that recognition.

Personal Injury Law

302 W. Superior Street, Suite 800, Duluth, MN 55802

Area of Practice: Toxic Torts -- Asbestos, Catalyst and Silica

Criminal Defense Law

701 Xenia Ave S, Suite 425, Golden Valley, MN 55416

Mr. Mankey graduated from Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in 1976. He attended St. John's University where he attained a major in government and history with a minor in philosophy in 1980 but deferred graduation for a year to attend the University of Salzburg, in Austria. He earned a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the American University. During his studies at American University he attended the Instituto de Instruccion de Espanol in Cuernavaca, Mexico in 1983. In 1985 Mr. Mankey completed his Master's program which included a published thesis on the Nicaraguan Revolution. Mr. Mankey has worked as a Congressional Staff person and as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill. He attended William Mitchell College of Law during which time he worked in the family law clinic and in the criminal division of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office drug prosecution team. He graduated from law school with honors in 1992. After graduating from law school Mr. Mankey practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense. Mr. Mankey has been admitted to the Minnesota State Bar since 1992 and the Federal Bar since 1993. He was accepted onto the Criminal Justice Panel in 1997 and has been appointed by the federal court to dozens of federal criminal cases since that time. In addition to his private practice he served as a contract public defender in Hennepin County in 2004-05 and in Anoka County in 2012. He was chosen to serve as a conciliation court judge in 1997 and has presided part-time since that time. The location of Mankey Law Office has been in its current location in Golden Valley since 1992.

Labor Law

80 S 8th St, Suite 4600, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Michele R. Fisher has represented tens of thousands of employees seeking to recover overtime pay, minimum wages, and commission payments. She also represents employees in individual employment matters, such as employment discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment. Michele has represented consumers in cases involving negligent and fraudulent financial advice and has handled other consumer matters. She is the co-chair and a faculty member of the Practicing Law Institute’s Wage & Hour Litigation and Compliance conference, and the Co-Chair of the ABA Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee. Michele is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia as well as the Minnesota and New York Supreme Courts. She attended St. Cloud State University for her B.A. before earning her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.

Bankruptcy Law

150 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Area of Practice: Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights & Remedies Nauni’s practice focuses in the areas of commercial litigation and complex bankruptcy matters. She has represented creditors in all types of settings including enforcing creditors’ rights and remedies in state court as well as in federal court. She has also been a Court-appointed receiver in a Securities Exchange Commission matter in U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. In October 1998, Nauni was appointed by the United States Trustee, United States Department of Justice, to serve as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the District of Minnesota. She has also been appointed as a Chapter 11 operating trustee in several cases. As a Chapter 11 Trustee, she has operated a large farming operation in Southern Minnesota, a national restaurant franchise, a “gentlemen’s” club, a shopping mall, a large software company, an in-home care service provider, a vehicle repair servicing center and a warehouse distributor of hunting products, including clothing. All of the chapter 11 cases have successfully exited chapter 11 either through liquidation or reorganization. Nauni has other chapter 11 experience as well. She has represented secured and unsecured creditors. She has also served as unsecured creditors committee counsel. As Chapter 7 Trustee, Nauni has been appointed on over 15,000 cases. She has handled many large complex cases. In one particular case, she liquidated over 48 convenience stores dealing with the sale of the properties or the assumption and assignment of leases. Revenues generated in the case exceeded $16 million. She commenced a case against various insiders and related companies based on preference, fraudulent transfers and equitable subordination issues. Through those efforts, she paid all of the mortgagees and unsecured creditors in full, with interest. Through those efforts, I paid all of the secured and unsecured creditors in full, with interest, disbursing over $16 million to the creditors. In other capacities, I have handled complex fraud cases involving 1031 like kind exchanges and other investment-type issues. I have also been involved in a large equity skimming case. I am also a trustee a mining operation in Northern Minnesota. I have sold the plants and equipment realizing millions of dollars for the creditors. In another recent case, I have commenced 148 complaints against entities also bringing in millions of dollars for the estate. I am also a Chapter 11 Liquidating Trustee in a bankruptcy case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware. As the liquidating trustee of Pipeline Foods Liquidating Trust (21-11002), I am successfully liquidating assets and commencing litigation to pursue preferences and accounts receivable; reviewing over 700 claims; objecting to and negotiating settlement of claims.

Personal Injury Law

8101 34th Ave S suite 340, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Omeed Berenjian is a relentless attorney known for delivering results in high-stakes cases. As the founder of BK Law Group, Omeed has built a powerhouse team focused on winning—and being a fierce advocate for clients facing criminal charges and serious personal injuries throughout Minnesota. With a track record of dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts, and six-figure settlements, Omeed is known for turning high-stakes legal challenges into successful outcomes. In criminal defense, Omeed has defended clients in hundreds of cases—from DWIs and drug charges to violent felonies—often securing results that preserve his clients’ freedom, record, and reputation. He is skilled in identifying procedural flaws, suppressing unlawfully obtained evidence, and crafting trial strategies that resonate with judges and juries alike. In personal injury, Omeed represents victims of car accidents, assaults, and negligence with the same tenacity he brings to the courtroom. He fights to hold insurance companies accountable and has recovered substantial compensation for clients who’ve suffered life altering harm. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Omeed brings a tireless work ethic, strategic mindset, and client-first approach to every case. Whether defending liberty or pursuing justice for the injured, he is relentless in his pursuit of results. Omeed also leads the continued expansion of BK Law Group as one of Minnesota’s top performing boutique law firms, mentoring new attorneys and setting a high standard for advocacy, responsiveness, and legal excellence.

Criminal Defense Law

196 St Andrews Dr, STE 100, Mankato, MN 56001

Patrick Casey focuses his practice on criminal defense, family law and civil litigation. He provides client-centered representation and is sensitive to his clients’ needs. Patrick worked in St. Paul, Minnesota for two years in the areas of civil litigation and debt collection until he moved to southern Minnesota in 2005, and worked for five years as a Public Defender for the Fifth Judicial District. In 2009, he was named the Patrick F. Moriarty Trial Attorney of the Year. This award is given to a seasoned trial lawyer who tries difficult and high-profile cases, and who has extensive trial experience and client advocacy.

Real Estate Law

8432 80th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082

Area of Practice: Arbitrator and Mediator of Complex Construction Disputes Practice Areas Construction Energy & Utilities Engineering & Construction Governmental & Public Agency International & Cross Border Surety Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities Background and Education Philip L. Bruner, Esq. is one of the world’s leading full-time arbitrators, mediators, and resolvers of construction, engineering, and infrastructure claims and disputes arising in the United States and globally. He is a distinguished member of the panels of neutrals of both JAMS and JAMS International, and is the Director of JAMS Global Engineering and Construction Group. For more than 25 years prior to joining JAMS, he was a member of panels of arbitrators of other dispute resolution organizations.

Labor Law

80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Employment Law, Wage and Hour Litigation

Criminal Defense Law

1380 Corporate Center Curve, Suite 320, Eagan, MN 55121

Attorney Randall A. Kins practices primarily in the areas of criminal defense, DWI defense, Federal workers' compensation, expungements, and estate planning. He received his law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. After graduating from law school, Mr. Kins worked for several years as a defense attorney representing large corporations throughout Minnesota. During that time he realized a passion for providing individuals with legal representation. He enjoys developing relationships with clients and believes that navigating complicated legal issues requires a personal touch, as every client's situation is unique. Mr. Kins wants to hear your story, identify your goals, and provide you the counsel required to achieve your objectives. He is passionate about protecting the interests of his clients, whether it is fighting for constitutional rights in criminal defense cases, helping achieve peace of mind through estate planning services, or representing injured federal workers.

Elder Law

20 Lake Street North, Suite 202, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Robert H. Collins, Esq. ("Rob") graduated cum laude from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota with a triple major in the areas of Political Science, Economics and Philosophy. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Hamline University School of Law in 1993. In 1994, after working for a local title insurance company handling title examinations and closings, Rob joined Greig Tennis's Law Firm in Forest Lake. Greig and Rob worked together for nearly 20 years providing a wide variety of simple-to-complex transactional services for their firm's clients. Greig Tennis retired from the practice of law in 2020. Rob and Greig continue to be good friends and support each other. In 2013, Rob began his own firm, Collins Law Office, P.A., to continue to provide superior legal services and practical advice to clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate, residential and commercial real estate, business, mediation, as well as business owner exit and transition planning. Since 1998, Rob has been and remains a Real Property Law Specialist, certified by the MN State Bar Association. He is also a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice, which means he can act as a mediator to help parties resolve civil disputes. Since 2017, Rob has been entrusted with the position as Deputy Examiner of Titles for Chisago County, Minnesota. To help clients with business succession and transition planning needs, in 2018, Rob earned his CEPA­®­, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, designation through the Exit Planning Institute™. One of Rob's children, Cole, is active in the Forest Lake Scouts. As part of Scouts, Rob agreed to assist the Troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster and, in addition to Troop meetings, he spends many nights each year on "off-grid" camping and other adventures while helping the Scouts develop their leadership, self-confidence and team building skills. Through the Forest Lake Lions Club, Rob volunteered as an adult leader with the Leos Program to help our younger people develop leadership skills while having fun serving others. Rob has served the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (FLACC) as a Director in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and is currently a Director now in the 2020s. He has twice served as Chair of the Board of Directors of FLACC and will be the Chair for the 2021-2022 year. He also served as a member on the Board of Directors for Ecumen Parmly LifePointes Community Council in Chisago City, Minnesota. He has also twice served as President of the Forest Lake Rotary Club and continues to support its Winter Plunge Annual Community Fundraiser. He remains active in community organizations.