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Practice Areas For Firms........................................... 52
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ALPHABETICAL LISTING BY FIRM NAME


A

Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. ...... 36


Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ........... 35
Arthur Chapman Kettering
Smetak & Pikala, P.A. ............................... 19

Barna, Guzy & Steffen, LTD. .......................... 34


Barnes & Thornburg LLP .............................. 29
Bassford Remele, P.A. .................................. 17
Bernick Lifson, P.A. ....................................... 41
Best & Flanagan LLP ................................... 21
Blackwell Burke P.A. ..................................... 42
Blethen Gage & Kraus, PLLP ......................... 47
Bowman and Brooke LLP .............................. 22
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. .................................. 8
Brooks, Cameron & Huebsch, PLLC ............... 34
Brown & Carlson PA ..................................... 27

Campbell Knutson, P.A .................................. 46


Carlson Caspers ......................................... 24
Chestnut Cambronne PA............................... 26
Collins, Buckley, Sauntry, & Haugh PLLP ........ 43
Cousineau, Van Bergen,
Mcnee & Malone, PA ................................ 46
Cousineau, Waldhauser,
& Kieselbach, P.A. .................................... 40
Cozen OConnor .......................................... 47

Dewitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C ............ 23


Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC ............................ 37
Donna Law Firm, P.C. .................................... 43
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................... 5
Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. ................................... 35
Dykema Gossett PLLC .................................. 48

Eckberg Lammers ........................................ 43


Erstad & Riemer, P.A. .................................... 44

Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A ........ 21


Faegre Baker Daniels ..................................... 3
Fafinski Mark & Johnson .............................. 34
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................... 17
Fish & Richardson ....................................... 23
Fitch, Johnson, Larson & Held P.A. ................. 47
Foley & Mansfield ........................................ 28
Fox Rothschild LLP ...................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. .................................. 3
Fryberger, Buchanan,
Smith & Frederick, P.A ............................... 26

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP .............. 49


Gislason & Hunter ....................................... 21
Gray Plant Mooty ........................................... 6
Greene Espel PLLP ...................................... 33
Gregerson, Rosow,
Johnson & Nilan, LTD. .............................. 51
Gurstel Chargo ............................................ 24
Gustafson Gluek PLLC ................................. 41

Halunen Law ............................................... 45


Hamre, Schumann,
Mueller & Larson, P. C............................... 44
Hanft Fride, P.A. ........................................... 42
Heacox, Hartman, Koshmrl,
Cosgriff & Johnson, P.a. ............................ 40
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ........................... 16
Henningson & Snoxell, LTD. .......................... 47
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................... 25
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP............................ 44
HKM P.A. ..................................................... 36
Hoglund, Chwialkowski & Mrozik ................... 36

Jackson Lewis P.C. ....................................... 51


Jardine, Logan & OBrien, P.L.L.P. ................... 35
Johnson Becker, PLLC .................................. 44
Johnson, Killen & Seiler ............................... 38
Jux Law Firm ............................................... 47

Kennedy & Graven, Chartered ....................... 27


Kinney & Lange, P.A. ..................................... 38
Kutak Rock LLP ........................................... 48

Lapp, Libra, Thomson,


Stoebner & Pusch, CHTD. ......................... 48
Larkin Hoffman ........................................... 14
Larson King, LLP ...................................... 22
Leonard, OBrien,
Spencer, Gale & Sayre, LTD ....................... 34
Levander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. ........................ 47
Lindquist & Vennum LLP .............................. 11
Littler Mendelson P.C. ................................... 23
Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. .................... 20
Lommen Abdo, P.A. ...................................... 31

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ....................... 50


Maslon LLP ................................................. 15
Mccollum Crowley Moschet
Miller & Laak, LTD..................................... 33

Mcgrann Shea Carnival


Straughn & Lamb Chartered ..................... 41
Meagher & Geer, P.L.L.P. ................................ 16
Melchert Hubert Sjodin ................................ 48
Merchant & Gould P.C. .................................. 20
Meshbesher & Spence, LTD. ......................... 45
Messerli & Kramer P.A. ................................. 19
Monroe Moxness Berg PA ............................. 34
Morrison Sund PLLC .................................... 38
Moss & Barnett ........................................... 15
Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A. ................. 40

Nichols Kaster, PLLP .................................... 24


Nilan Johnson Lewis PA ............................... 20
Norton Rose Fulbright .................................. 39

OMeara Leer Wagner & Kohl ....................... 37

Patterson Thuente IP ................................... 31


Pemberton Law Firm .................................... 37
Peterson Habicht.......................................... 48

Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A. ............................... 37

Rajkowski Hansmeier LTD ............................ 51


Rinke Noonan, LTD. ..................................... 32
Robins Kaplan LLP ...................................... 11
Rupp, Anderson,
Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. ....................... 45

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. ..................... 37


Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. ......... 16
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. .............................. 19
Siebencarey P.A. .......................................... 37
Siegel Brill P.A. ............................................. 42
Stich, Angell, Kreidler,
Unke & Scattergood, P.A. .......................... 51
Stinson Leonard Street LLP ............................ 8
Stoel Rives LLP ........................................... 27

Westman, Champlin & Koehler ..................... 39


Wilson Law Group ........................................ 42
Winthrop & Weinstine .................................. 10

Zelle LLP .................................................... 40

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

269Lawyers

FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS


2200 Wells Fargo Center
90 S. Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-766-7000

243Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only): 269


Number of female lawyers (MN only): 102
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 172
Number of equity partners (MN only): 142
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 40
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 102
Total attorneys (worldwide): 723
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 22
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 8
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 14
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 12
Number of elevations in 2016
(females - MN only): 8
Number of elevations in 2016
(males - MN only): 4
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 21
Number of departures in 2016
(females - MN only): 7
Number of departures in 2016
(males - MN only): 14
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 5
Number of paralegals
(MN only): 43
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 299
Number of minority lawyers
(MN only): 20
Number of minority lawyers
(partners - MN only): 5
Number of minority lawyers
(non-partners - MN only): 15
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,850
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000

FREDRIKSON & BYRON, P.A.


200 South 6th Street
Suite 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-492-7000
www.fredlaw.com
Founded: 1948

John Koneck

MANAGING PARTNER
John Koneck
President and Executive Committee

MISSION STATEMENT
At Fredrikson and Byron, we share a
passion for providing excellent advice,
advocacy, and service to clients, based upon
our deep knowledge of our clients and their
goals; a belief that we owe an obligation to
serve our community, which we demonstrate
through volunteerism, contributions from our
Foundation, pro bono work, board service,
and other support; a respect for the balance
between individual freedom with individual
responsibility; intense curiosity, a drive to
continue to learn and develop throughout
our careers, and an acknowledgement that
we each have the responsibility to help others
learn and develop throughout their careers;
a commitment to the values of collaboration,
diversity, and inclusion.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Xcel, Medtronic, North Memorial, Liberty
Diversified International, Bio-Techne.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Agricultural Law; Alternative Dispute
Resolution; Antitrust and Trade Regulation;
Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance;
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Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring;


Biotechnology; Business Litigation; Business/
Corporate; Civil Practice/Civil Rights;
Class Actions; Commercial Finance and
Transactions; Construction Law; Criminal
Law; Education; Employment/Employee
Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regulated
Industry; False Claims Act/Qui Tam
Litigation; Family Law; Financial Services/
Institutions; General Tort Law; Government
Regulation/Government Affairs; Health
Care/Life Sciences; Immigration; Intellectual
Property; International Law/Trade; Labor
and Employment Law; Litigation; Medical
Malpractice; Mergers and Acquisitions;
Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable
Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Premises
Liability; Private Equity, Emerging Growth and
Venture Capital; Product Liability; Professional
Liability; Public Utilities Law; Real Estate
Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and
Entertainment; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law;
Technology and Licensing; Transportation;
Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and
Estates; Whistleblower; White Collar Crime;
Workers Compensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS:
Mary Ranum
Chair of Board
John Koneck
President and Executive Committee
Clint Cutler
Board member and Executive Committee
Ann Ladd
Board member and Executive Committee
Bob Hamilton
COO

Total attorneys (worldwide): 284


Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 21
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 9
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 12
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 14
Number of elevation in 2016 (females MN only): 5
Number of elevation in 2016 (males MN only): 9
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 25
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 11
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 14
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 19
Number of paralegals (MN only): 39
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 212
Number of minority lawyers (MN only) 14
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 5
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 9
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,775
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000
Company dress code: Fridays casual only
Length of paid family leave: Maternity: 14
weeks; Paternity: 8 weeks
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER


Julie Snow-Samanant
jsnowsamanant@fredlaw.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 243
Number of female lawyers: 94
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 149
Number of equity partners (MN only): 151
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 51
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 100
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219Lawyers
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
50 S. Sixth Street
Suite #1500
Minnepolis, Minnesota 55402
612-340-2600
www.dorsey.com
Founded: 1912

Ken Cutler

MANAGING PARTNER
Ken Cutler

MISSION STATEMENT
Clients require an edge to succeed in a
competitive world. Dorsey helps them gain that
edge by applying superb legal expertise with
practical wisdom and a deep understanding of
our clients businesses and industries.
We serve clients in nearly all industries,
but focus on six in which we have great depth
and a history of client success. Our banking,
energy, food and agribusiness, health care,
mining and natural resources and publicprivate project development industry groups
serve these industries across geographies and
practice areas, keeping them at the cutting
edge of industry trends and sharing collective
experience and expertise.
Community is a Dorsey core value, whether
we are helping the underprivileged gain access
to our legal system through pro bono work,
providing financial support to charitable
organizations or devoting time to volunteer
service. We partner with clients to serve our
communities together. We are a 1993 charter
signatory of the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono
Challenge, which asks firms to contribute 3%
of billable hours to pro bono work. We have
exceeded the Challenge every year.
We also strive to strengthen the quality of
our workplace through diversity and inclusion.

Dorsey has been named a Gold Standard Firm


by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum
and a Best Law Firm for Women by Working
Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers. The Firm has
also consistently received a 100% ranking
on the Human Rights Campaigns annual
Corporate Equality Index, which measures
employer performance in ensuring fair and open
workplaces for LGBT employees and consumers.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Agricultural Law; Antitrust and Trade
Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/
Finance; Bankruptcy and Business
Restructuring; Biotechnology; Business
Litigation; Business/Corporate; Casinos and
Gambling; Class Actions; Construction Law;
Education; Employment/Employee Benefits;
Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry;
Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/
Franchising; Government Regulation/
Government Affairs; Health Care/Life
Sciences; Immigration; Indian Law; Intellectual
Property; International Law/Trade; Labor and
Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and
Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government;
Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable
Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private
Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture
Capital; Real Estate Law; Tax/Benefits/ERISA;
Technology and Licensing; Trust and Estates;
White Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Kenneth L. Cutler
Managing Partner
cutler.ken@dorsey.com
Kimberley R. Anderson
Partner, Management Committee
anderson.kimberley@dorsey.com
B. Andrew Brown
Partner, Management Committee
brown.andrew@dorsey.com
Sandra Edelman
Partner, Management Committee
edelman.sandra@dorsey.com
Annette W. Jarvis
Partner, Management Committee
jarvis.annette@dorsey.com

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Total number of annual hours devoted to


pro bono representation: 42,672
Company dress code: Fridays casual only
Length of paid family leave: 8 weeks paid
parental leave attorneys only
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes

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Robert A. Rosenbaum
Partner, Management Committee
rosenbaum.robert@dorsey.com
Steven J. Wells
Partner, Management Committee
wells.steve@dorsey.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Bryn Vaaler
vaaler.bryn@dorsey.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 219
Number of female lawyers: 77
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 142
Number of equity partners (MN only): 77
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 18
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 59
Total attorneys (worldwide): 533
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 15
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 9
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 7
Number of elevation in 2016 (females MN only): 4
Number of elevation in 2016 (males MN only): 3
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 30
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 15
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 15
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 29
Number of paralegals (MN only): 47
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 265
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 17
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 2
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 15
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,850 of which 50 can be
pro bono
Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1,
2016: Varies by office
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164Lawyers
GRAY PLANT MOOTY
500 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-632-3000
www.gpmlaw.com
Founded: 1866

Sarah Duniway

Charlie Maier

MANAGING PARTNERS
Sarah Duniway
Co-Managing Partner,
Principal, and Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt
Organizations Co-Chair
Charlie Maier
Co-Managing Partner, Principal,
and Business & General Litigation Co-Chair

MISSION STATEMENT
Gray Plant Mooty is the oldest law practice
founded in Minnesota and one of the most
influential. Founded in 1866 by Charles Woods
as a one-man firm specializing in local real
estate, the practice has grown to more than
180 attorneys with offices in Minneapolis, St.
Cloud, Fargo, and Washington, D.C. Gray Plant
Mooty has served clients for more than 150

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years, building an award-winning reputation


for legal expertise and a solid commitment to
community involvement.

Michael P. Sullivan, Jr.


Principal
michael.sullivan@gpmlaw.com

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Robert Zisk
Principal
Robert.zisk@gpmlaw.com

Agricultural Law; Antitrust and Trade


Regulation; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy
Litigation; Bankruptcy and Business
Restructuring; Biotechnology; Business
Litigation; Business/Corporate; Casinos
and Gambling; Class Actions; Commercial
Finance and Transactions; Construction Law;
Education; Employment/Employee Benefits;
Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry;
Family Law; Financial Services/Institutions;
Franchise/Franchising; Government
Regulation/Government Affairs; Health
Care/Life Sciences; Indian Law; Intellectual
Property; International Law/Trade; Labor
and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers
and Acquisitions; Nonprofit/Charitable
Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private
Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital;
Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Tax/
Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and
Licensing; Trust and Estates; White Collar
Crime; Workers Compensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Sarah Duniway
Principal
sarah.duniway@gpmlaw.com
Charles K. Maier
Principal
charles.maier@gpmlaw.com
Wade T. Anderson
Principal
wade.anderson@gpmlaw.com
David C. Bahls
Principal
david.bahls@gpmlaw.com
Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop
Principal
Jennifer.bishop@gpmlaw.com
Jennifer Debrow
Principal
Jennifer.debrow@gpmlaw.com
Steven B. Kutscheid
Principal
steven.kutcheid@gpmlaw.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kelly Klopotek
kelly.klopotek@gpmlaw.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 164
Number of female lawyers
(MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 61
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 102
Number of equity partners (MN only): 99
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 30
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 69
Total attorneys (worldwide): 185
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 12
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 5
Number of elevation in 2016 (females MN only): 5
Number of elevation in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 9
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 4
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 5
Number of paralegals (MN only): 26
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 137
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 4
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,750
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000
Company dress code: Business casual
Length of paid family leave: 16 weeks
Flextime for lawyers: Yes

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

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Part-time lawyers: Yes


Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes

156Lawyers

STINSON LEONARD STREET LLP


150 South Fifth Street
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-335-1500
Number of lawyers (MN only): 156
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 49
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 107
Number of equity partners (MN only): 83
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 17
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 66
Total attorneys (worldwide): 458
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 8
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 7
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 8
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 3
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 5
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 14
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 7
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 7
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 16
Number of paralegals (MN only): 14
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 58
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 3
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,850
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000

148Lawyers
BRIGGS AND MORGAN, P.A.
2200 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-977-8400
www.briggs.com
Founded: 1882

Greg Stenmoe

MANAGING PARTNER
Greg Stenmoe

MISSION STATEMENT
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. is an esteemed law
firm of 150 business-minded attorneys and
has earned a reputation as a trusted name in
business law and high-stakes litigation services
in the Midwest and across the country. As an
independent law firm, Briggs possesses the
agility and skill to craft creative solutions to
clients needs. The firms attorneys take the
time to understand clients businesses and
deliver insightful legal counsel, efficient service
and exceptional results. With 135 years in the
Twin Cities community, attorneys at the firm
have seen first-hand and contributed to the
unique position and promise of Minnesota
businesses. Briggs attorneys represent many of
the states most high-profile organizations, as
well as scores of other successful businesses
from start-ups to non-profits to middle-market
up-and-comers and Fortune 500s. Thanks to
a tradition of responsiveness, common sense,
straight talk, and honest answers, Briggs ranks
among The NLJ 500 as one of the nations
largest firms and has received numerous
accolades. These include recognition by
Corporate Counsel and top clients as a GoTo Law Firm in the areas of Torts Litigation,
Securities, and Labor and Employment,
publication in The Best Lawyers in America,

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and high rankings in Chambers USA, a leading


research publication in the legal industry.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Alternative Dispute Resolution;
Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Appellate
Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy
Litigation; Bankruptcy and Business
Restructuring; Business Litigation; Business/
Corporate; Class Actions; Commercial
Finance and Transactions; Construction Law;
Education; Employment/Employee Benefits;
Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry;
Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/
Franchising; Health Care/Life Sciences;
Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment
Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions;
Municipal/Local Government; Nonprofit/
Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks;
Personal Injury; Private Equity, Emerging
Growth and Venture Capital; Product Liability;
Public Utilities Law; Railroad Law; Real Estate
Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and
Entertainment; Subrogation; Tax/Benefits/
ERISA; Tax Law; Transportation; Toxic Tort
and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Greg Stenmoe
Managing Partner, President
gstenmoe@briggs.com
Ann Rainhart
Executive Director
arainhart@briggs.com
Steve Ryan
Chair
sryan@briggs.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 148
Number of female lawyers (MN only,
excluding Of Counsel): 42
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 95
Number of equity partners (MN only): 104
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 29
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 75
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 11
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 9

Number of elevations in 2016


(MN only): 7
Number of elevation in 2016 (females MN only): 4
Number of elevation in 2016 (males MN only): 3
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 9
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 8
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 12
Number of paralegals (MN only): 21
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 117
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 7
Hourly billing rates: $240 - $680
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000
Total number of annual hours devoted to
pro bono representation: 4,372
Company dress code: Business casual
Length of paid family leave: Effective
June 1, the firm expanded its paid
parental leave for attorneys to ten
weeks, which replaces the previously
offered six weeks. Paid parental leave
for birth mothers will begin after first
completing short-term disability leave
for the birth of a child providing a total
of 16-18 weeks of paid time off. Fathers
and adopting parents receive a total of
10 weeks.
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Unique Benefits: Firm suite use,
community service participation

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WINTHROP & WEINSTINE
225 South Sixth Street
Suite 3500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-604-6400
www.winthrop.com
Founded: 1979

and Business Restructuring; Biotechnology;


Business Litigation; Business/Corporate;
Casinos and Gambling; Commercial Finance
and Transactions; Construction Law; Elder
Law; Election, Campaign and Political Law;
Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/
Environmental/Regulated Industry; Financial
Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising;
Government Regulation/Government Affairs;
Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual
Property; Labor and Employment Law;
Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions;
Municipal/Local Government; Native
American Law; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/
Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks;
Private Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture
Capital; Product Liability; Public Utilities Law;
Real Estate Litigation; Securities and Finance;
Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and
Licensing; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Scott Dongoske

MANAGING PARTNER
Scott Dongoske

MISSION STATEMENT
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is an
entrepreneurial, commercial law firm dedicated
to advancing the best interests of its clients
and community through the timely delivery of
legal services of exceptional quality, innovative
character and unsurpassed value. The firm was
founded by six attorneys in 1979 with a belief
that law firms are first and foremost about
clients. The firm is defined by its core value,
Put clients first. This philosophy is key to how
the attorneys at Winthrop & Weinstine practice
law. This client-focused approach allows
Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys to deliver
aggressive legal representation with creative,
yet practical, solutions. The firm enjoys steady
growth by meeting the diverse needs of its
clients from individuals and emerging growth
businesses to Fortune 500 companies in an
impressive array of industries throughout the
Midwest and nationally.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Affordable Housing;
Alcoholic Beverages Law; Alternative
Dispute Resolution; Antitrust and Trade
Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/
Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy
10

David Aafedt
Shareholder & Board Member
daafedt@winthrop.com
Scott Dongoske
Shareholder, Board Member & President
sdongoske@winthrop.com
Jon Hoganson
Shareholder & Board Member
jhoganson@winthrop.com
Norm Jones
Shareholder & Board Member
njones@winthrop.com
Matt McBride
Shareholder & Board Member
mmcbride@winthrop.com
Devan Padmanabhan
Shareholder & Board Member
dpadmanabhan@winthrop.com
Todd Urness
Shareholder & Board Member
turness@winthrop.com
Robert Weinstine
Shareholder, Board Member & Founder
rweinstine@winthrop.com

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Number of non-paralegal support staff


(MN only): 235
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 18

Gretchen Milbrath
gmilbrath@winthrop.com
Number of lawyers (MN only):
131 (33 female, 98 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only):
44 (4 female, 40 male)
Total attorneys (worldwide): 132
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only):
14 (6 female, 8 male)
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only):
2 (1 female, 1 male)
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only):
4 (2 female, 2 male)
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 15
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 105
Number of minority lawyers (MN only):
11 (6 partners, 5 non-partners)
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $125,000
Total number of annual hours devoted to
pro bono representation: 1,500
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Unique benefits: Backup and emergency
day care; adoption assistance.

128Lawyers

ROBINS KAPLAN LLP


800 LaSalle Ave
Suite 2800
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-349-8500
Number of lawyers (MN only): 128
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 47
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 93
Number of equity partners (MN only): 0
Total attorneys (worldwide): 235
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 12
Number of paralegals (MN only): 33

110Lawyers
LINDQUIST & VENNUM LLP
2000 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-371-3211
lindquist.com
Founded: 1968

Dennis OMalley

MANAGING PARTNER
Dennis OMalley

ABOUT LINDQUIST & VENNUM


Lindquist & Vennums 150 attorneys provide
a full array of corporate finance, transactional,
and litigation services for clients from offices in
Minnesota, Colorado, and South Dakota. The
firm has established and emerging practices in
many industry and specialty areas, including
private equity, financial institutions, real
estate, healthcare and life sciences, renewable
energy, intellectual property and bankruptcy.
In addition to corporate services, Lindquist
also has strong trust and estate planning and
family law practices. For nearly five decades,
the firm has served corporate, governmental,
and individual clients in our region, across the
nation and around the world.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Affordable Housing;
Agricultural Law; Alcoholic Beverages Law;
Alternative Dispute Resolution; Antitrust
and Trade Regulation; Appellate Practice;
Aviation/Aerospace; Banking/Finance;

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Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy and


Business Restructuring; Biotechnology;
Business Litigation; Business/Corporate;
Casinos and Gambling; Civil Practice/Civil
Rights; Class Actions; Collections; Commercial
Finance and Transactions; Construction
Law; Consumer Law; Education; Elder Law;
Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/
Environmental/Regulated Industry; False
Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation; Family Law;
Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/
Franchising; General Tort Law; Government
Regulation/Government Affairs; Health
Care/Life Sciences; Immigration; Intellectual
Property; International Law/Trade; Labor and
Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and
Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government;
Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable
Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private
Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital;
Product Liability; Professional Liability; Public
Utilities Law; Real Estate Law; Securities
and Finance; Sports and Entertainment;
Subrogation; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law;
Technology and Licensing; Transportation;
Trust and Estates; Whistleblower; White Collar
Crime; Workers Compensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Barbara Lano Rummel
Corporate Department Chair
brummel@lindquist.com
Litigation Department Co-Chairs
Mark A. Jacobson
mjacobson@lindquist.com
Bryan R. Freeman
bfreeman@lindquist.com
Management Committee Members
Scott A. Coleman, scoleman@lindquist.com
Laura L. Krenz, lkrenz@lindquist.com
James M. Lockhart, jlockhart@lindquist.com
Peter V. Michaud, pmichaud@lindquist.com
Karen L. Schreiber, kschreiber@lindquist.com
John D. Wambold, jwambold@lindquist.com

Number of equity partners (MN only): 70


Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 20
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 50
Total attorneys (worldwide): 140
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 10
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 4
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 29
Number of elevation in 2016
(females - MN only): 15
Number of elevation in 2016
(males - MN only): 13
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 9
Number of paralegals (MN only): 10
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 95
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 4
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000
Total number of annual hours devoted to
pro bono representation: 8,000
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Unique benefits: HSA loan, backup child
care, free fitness center

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Andrea Wood
awood@lindquist.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 110
Number of female lawyers: 36
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 74
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approach as a firm that works in the trenches


with clients, helping them to achieve their
goals is a characteristic that differentiates us.
When you choose Fox, you gain an adviser as
dedicated to your success as you are.

85Lawyers

FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP


Campbell Mithun Tower
Suite 2000
222 South Ninth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-607-7000
www.foxrothschild.com
Founded:1907

Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation;


Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring;
Biotechnology; Business Litigation; Business/
Corporate; Class Actions; Commercial Finance
and Transactions; Employment/Employee
Benefits; False Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation;
Financial Services/Institutions; Health Care/
Life Sciences; Immigration; Intellectual
Property; Labor and Employment Law;
Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Patents/
Trademarks; Private Equity, Emerging Growth
and Venture Capital; Product Liability; Railroad
Law; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance;
Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and
Licensing; Transportation; Toxic Tort and Mass
Tort Litigation.

Brad Keil

MANAGING PARTNER
Brad Keil
Office Managing Partner

MISSION STATEMENT
Fox Rothschild LLP is a national law firm with
more than 750 attorneys practicing in 22 offices
coast to coast. Weve been serving clients for
more than a century, and weve been climbing
the ranks of the nations largest firms for many
years, according to both The Am Law 100 and
The National Law Journal. Our lawyers provide
a full range of legal services to public and private
companies from family run businesses to
multinational corporations. We also represent
charitable, medical and educational institutions
both in the United States and in more than 50
countries worldwide.
Were smart. Were solid. Were established.
But we believe were also a bit different from
many other law firms and were proud of
it. Were entrepreneurial. Were resourceful.
Were nimble. Its those qualities that clients tell
us they value in their lawyers and that have
allowed us to build a firm of bright, creative,
responsive attorneys with solid legal know-how
and valuable industry experience.
Our lawyers partner with clients and
work hand-in-hand with them to keep pace
with their business objectives and anticipate
the challenges ahead. Our entrepreneurial

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Number of lawyers (MN only): 85


Number of female lawyers: 26
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 58
Number of equity partners (MN only): 45
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 12
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 33
Total attorneys (worldwide): 780
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 11
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 9
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 7
Number of paralegals (MN only): 5
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 47
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners
- MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $125,000

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76Lawyers

LARKIN HOFFMAN
8300 Norman Center Drive
Suite 1000
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1060
952-835-3800
www.larkinhoffman.com
Founded: 1958

Bill Griffith

MANAGING PARTNER
Bill Griffith
President

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Tamara ONeill Moreland
Chair, Professional Development Committee

MISSION STATEMENT
Larkin Hoffman is a full-service business
law firm with over 20 areas of practice. For
over five decades, the firm has thrived as an
independent, entrepreneurial enterprise and
is committed to that model for the future. To
better serve our clients, the firm is located
outside of downtown, in the Normandale
Lake Office Park. We embrace technology and
progressive policies to allow our professionals
the greatest flexibility in running their practices
and serving our clients.
The firm has an aggressive diversity program
and has had women serve in leadership
roles, both in management and business
development, for decades. We were one of the
first firms with a female president and the first
to launch a womens networking event. We are
also very proud of our long history of caring for
those in need through community service and
pro bono representation.
For more information, visit
www.larkinhoffman.com.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Adoption; Affordable
Housing; Agricultural Law; Alternative
14

Dispute Resolution; Antitrust and Trade


Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/
Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy
and Business Restructuring; Biotechnology;
Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Civil
Practice/Civil Rights; Commercial Finance and
Transactions; Construction Law; Education;
Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/
Environmental/Regulated Industry; Family
Law; Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/
Franchising; Government Regulation/
Government Affairs; Health Care/Life Sciences;
Intellectual Property; International Law/
Trade; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation;
Mergers and Acquisitions; Municipal/Local
Government; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/
Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks;
Personal Injury; Premises Liability; Private
Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital;
Product Liability; Professional Liability;
Public Utilities Law; Railroad Law; Real
Estate Litigation; Securities and Finance; Tax/
Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and
Licensing; Transportation; Toxic Tort and Mass
Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates.

Joseph Fittante
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Glenna Gilbert
Chair, Diversity Committeee
Mark Geier
Corporate and Business Law Chair
Michael Smith
Tax, Estate and Health Law Chair
Craig Lervick
Intellectual Property Chair
Peder Larson
Land Use, Real Estate and
Government Relations Chair
Gary Van Cleve
Real Estate Litigation Chair
Paul Smith
Business Litigation Chair

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Number of equity partners (MN only): 43


Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 13
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 30
Total attorneys (worldwide): 75
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 9
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 4
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 11
Number of paralegals (MN only): 13
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 60
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 3
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 5
Hourly billing rates: Prefer to not answer
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: Prefer to not answer
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: Prefer to not answer

Greg Wolsky
gwolsky@larkinhoffman.com
Number of lawyers (MN only):
76 (16 female, 60 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only):
50 (7 female, 43 male)
Total attorneys (worldwide): 77
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only):
3 (3 male)
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only):
1 (1 female)
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only):
3 (1 female, 2 male)
Number of of counsel lawyers (MN
only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 11
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 65
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Hourly billing rates: $200 - $550
Annual billable hours expected
of associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $107,000
Total number of annual hours devoted to
pro bono representation: 660
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Length of paid family leave: 6-12 weeks
depending on use of medical leave
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Unique benefits: The firm offers an
extensive benefits package to all
employees. We have an associate
development, mentoring and coaching
program and allow billable hour credit
for pro bono and marketing projects.
We encourage and provide recognition
for both service to the firm and to the
community.

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75Lawyers

MASLON LLP
3300 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-672-8200

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63Lawyers

MOSS & BARNETT


A Professional Association
150 South Fifth Street
Suite 1200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-877-5000
Number of lawyers (MN only): 63
Number of equity partners (MN only): 39
Total attorneys (worldwide): 63
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 8
Number of paralegals (MN only): 18

Number of lawyers (MN only): 75


Number of female lawyers (MN only): 27
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 48

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62Lawyers

MEAGHER & GEER, P.L.L.P.


33 South Sixth Street
Suite 4400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-338-0661
Number of lawyers (MN only): 62
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 29
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 33
Number of equity partners (MN only): 21
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 7
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 14
Total attorneys (worldwide): 77
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7

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61Lawyers

SCHWEGMAN LUNDBERG &


WOESSNER, P.A.
1600 TCF Tower
121 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-373-6900

Chad A. Johnson

MANAGING PARTNER
Chad A. Johnson

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Agricultural Law; Alternative Dispute
Resolution; Antitrust and Trade Regulation;
Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Business
Litigation; Business/Corporate; Class Actions;
Collections; Commercial Finance and
Transactions; Construction Law; Criminal
Law; Employment/Employee Benefits;
Family Law; Financial Services/Institutions;
Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment
Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions;
Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Real
Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports
and Entertainment; Tax/Benefits/ERISA;
Technology and Licensing; Trust and Estates;
White Collar Crime.

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Number of lawyers (MN only): 61


Number of equity partners (MN only): 16
Total attorneys (worldwide): 131
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 19
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 26
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 62

16

Laura Johnson
ljohnson@hjlawfirm.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 56
Number of female lawyers: 13
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 43
Number of equity partners (MN only): 10
Total attorneys (worldwide): 57
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 12
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 12
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 40

56Lawyers

HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC


8050 West 78th Street
Edina, MN 55439
(952) 941-4005
www.hjlawfirm.com
Founded: 1994
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Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government;


Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/
Trademarks; Public Utilities Law; Real
Estate Law; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law;
Technology and Licensing; Transportation;
Trust and Estates; White Collar Crime;
Workers Compensation.

55Lawyers

FELHABER LARSON, P.A.


220 South Sixth St.
Suite 2200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-6321
www.felhaber.com
Founded: 1943

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Dennis J. Merley
dmerley@felhaber.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 55
Number of equity partners (MN only): 29
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 6

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Paul J. Zech

51Lawyers

MANAGING PARTNER
Paul J. Zech
President

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Felhaber Larson is to
zealously advocate for our clients by providing
creative, progressive solutions to their legal and
business needs. These services are delivered
by a team of experienced lawyers and staff
who work in an environment that rewards
teamwork, creativity, integrity, professionalism
and mutual respect. Our success as a law firm
is judged solely and exclusively by our clients
satisfaction with our ability to help them
achieve their personal and business goals.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Alternative Dispute
Resolution; Appellate Practice; Banking/
Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy
and Business Restructuring; Business
Litigation; Business/Corporate; Civil Practice/
Civil Rights; Class Actions; Collections;
Commercial Finance and Transactions;
Construction Law; Criminal Law; Education;
Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/
Environmental/Regulated Industry; Financial
Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising;
General Tort Law; Health Care/Life Sciences;
Immigration; Intellectual Property; Labor and
Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and

BASSFORD REMELE, P.A.


33 South Sixth Street
Suite 3800
Minneapolis, MN 55402
United States
612-333-3000
www.bassford.com
Founded: 1882

Lewis A. Remele, Jr.

Robin Ann Williams

Christopher
R. Morris

Edward F. Fox

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MANAGING PARTNERS
Lewis A. Remele, Jr.

Kevin P. Hickey
IP Litigation Chair
khickey@bassford.com

Edward F. Fox
Chief Executive Officer
Robin Ann Williams
Chief Operating Officer/Managing Partner
Christopher R. Morris
Chief Financial Officer

MISSION STATEMENT
Bassford Remele, P.A., is a full-service
litigation firm that devotes its practice
exclusively to providing trial and appellate
representation for regional, national, and
international clients in a wide array of
complex litigation.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

Kelly A. Putney
Legal Malpractice Co-Chair
kputney@bassford.com
Michael A. Klutho
Legal Malpractice Co-Chair
and Consumer Law Defense Chair
mklutho@bassford.com
David M. Dahlmeier and Mark P. Hodkinson
General Product Liability Co-Chairs
ddahlmeier@bassford.com
mhodkinson@bassford.com

St. Jude Medical, Inc., Allina Health,


Honeywell, Edina Realty, and Minnesota
Lawyers Mutual.

Rebecca Egge Moos


Medical Malpractice Chair
beckym@bassford.com

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Alan I. Silver
Trust and Estates Litigation Chair
asilver@bassford.com

Affordable Housing; Agricultural Law;


Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate
Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy
Litigation; Business Litigation; Class Actions;
Commercial Finance and Transactions;
Construction Law; Consumer Law;
Employment/Employee Benefits; General Tort
Law; Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual
Property; Labor and Employment Law; Medical
Malpractice; Municipal/Local Government;
Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Premises
Liability; Product Liability; Professional
Liability; Real Estate Law; Tax/Benefits/ERISA;
Technology and Licensing; Toxic Tort and Mass
Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Mark R. Bradford
Appellate Chair
mbradford@bassford.com
J. Scott Andresen
Construction Chair
sandresen@bassford.com
Jonathan P. Norrie
Employment Chair
jnorrie@bassford.com
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Andrea E. Reisbord
Insurance Coverage Chair
areisbord@bassford.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Janet Nelson
jnelson@bassford.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 51
Number of female lawyers: 18
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 33
Number of equity partners (MN only): 32
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 9
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 23
Total attorneys (worldwide): 51
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of elevation in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevation in 2016 (males MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 4

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1


Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 3
Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No
Unique benefits: Paid back-up childcare

Brett M. Larson
Banking & Finance, Corporate, and Real Estate
Department Chair
Terrance J. Wagener
Business Litigation Department Chair
William C. Hicks
Credit and Collections Department Chair
Vija L. Brookshire
Divorce and Family Law Department Chair
Nancy A. Haas
Government Relations Department Chair
Michelle L. Bunde
HR Manager

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49Lawyers

Stephanie L. Unterberger
Office Manager

MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A.


1400 Fifth Street Towers
100 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-672-3600
messerlikramer.com
Founded: 1965

Number of lawyers (MN only):


49 (11 female, 38 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only):
24 (4 female, 20 male)
Total attorneys (worldwide): 55
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only):
47 (34 female, 13 male)
Number of of counsel lawyers (MN
only): 5
Number of paralegals (MN only): 6

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John Lang

49Lawyers

MANAGING PARTNER
John Lang

1625 Radio Drive


Suite 300
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-735-1100
Number of lawyers (MN only): 49

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Business
Litigation; Business/Corporate; Collections;
Employment; Family Law; Government
Regulation/Government Affairs; Intellectual
Property; Labor and Employment Law; Real
Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Trust and
Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
John W. Lang
Managing Partner

SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT, P.A.

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48Lawyers

ARTHUR CHAPMAN KETTERING SMETAK


& PIKALA, P.A.
500 Young Quinlan Building
81 South Ninth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-3500
Number of lawyers (MN only): 48
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 17
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 32
Number of equity partners (MN only): 26
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19

Number of new male hires in 2016


(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only ): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only ): 1
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 9
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 84
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 6
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 5

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

Number of female equity partners


(MN only): 9
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 17
Total attorneys (worldwide): 50
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 6
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 4
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 23
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 33
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 2

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MERCHANT & GOULD P.C.


3200 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-332-5300
Number of lawyers (MN only): 48
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 14
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 34
Number of equity partners (MN only): 24
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 4
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 20
Total attorneys (worldwide):
108 (includes Of Counsel)
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 0
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0

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46Lawyers

LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P.


100 Washington Avenue South
Suite 2200
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2159
612-339-6900
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of
Counsel): 46 (22 female, 24 male)

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46Lawyers

NILAN JOHNSON LEWIS PA


120 South Sixth Street
Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-305-7500
Number of lawyers (MN only): 46
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 20
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 26
Number of equity partners (MN only): 24
Number of female equity partners (MN
only): 10
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 16
Total attorneys (worldwide): 46
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 5
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 2

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of departures in 2016


(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 6
Number of paralegals (MN only): 8
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 42
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 2
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 2

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36Lawyers

GISLASON & HUNTER


2700 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-343-3111
Number of lawyers (MN only): 36
Number of equity partners (MN only): 21
Total attorneys (worldwide): 37
Number of new hires in 2016 (males MN only): 3
Number of elevations (MN only): 0
Number of departures (male MN only): 2 males
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 14
Number of non-paralegal staff
(MN only): 82
Number of minority lawyers (MN only):
3 (1 partner and 2 associates)
Company dress code: Business dress
code policy
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuniting for lawyers: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuniting for staff: Yes

BEST & FLANAGAN LLP


60 South Sixth Street
Suite 2700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-7121
Number of lawyers (MN only): 40
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 12
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 28
Number of equity partners (MN only): 23
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 4
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 19
Total attorneys (worldwide): 40
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 7
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 3
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 10
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 17
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 3
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 2

Number of minority lawyers (non-partners


- MN only): 1
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,400

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35Lawyers

FABYANSKE, WESTRA, HART &


THOMSON, P.A.
333 South Seventh Street
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-359-7652
Number of lawyers (MN only): 35
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 28
Number of equity partners (MN only): 23
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 3
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 20
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0

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CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

21

Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1


Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 10
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 61
Number of minority lawyers (MN only):5
Number of minority lawyers partners
(MN only):2
Number of minority lawyers non-partners
(MN only): 3
Number of total partners (MN only): 22

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21

Number of new male hires in 2016


(MN only): 4
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 20
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 1
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $120,000

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34Lawyers

BOWMAN AND BROOKE LLP


150 South Fifth Street
Suite 3000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-8682
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of
Counsel): 34
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 16
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 18
Number of partners (MN only): 22
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2

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34Lawyers

LARSON KING, LLP


30 East Seventh Street
Suite 2800
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-312-6500
Number of lawyers (MN only): 34
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 10
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 24
Number of equity partners (MN only): 12
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 0
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 12
Total attorneys (worldwide): 34
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 17
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of lawyers (MN only): 33


Number of female lawyers (MN only): 10
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 23
Number of equity partners (MN only): 18
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 16
Total attorneys (worldwide): 124
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 10
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only):0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 11
Number of paralegals (MN only): 10
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 5
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0


Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 2
Hourly billing rates: $200 - $545
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,950
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $97,500

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34Lawyers

LITTLER MENDELSON P.C.


1300 IDS Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-630-1000
Number of lawyers (MN only): 34
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 15
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 19
Number of equity partners (MN only): 18
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 6
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 12
Total attorneys (worldwide): 1,185
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 13
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 3
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 3

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33Lawyers

DEWITT MACKALL CROUNSE &


MOORE S.C.
1400 ATT Center
901 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-305-1400

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33Lawyers

FISH & RICHARDSON


3200 RBC Plaza
60 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-335-5070
Number of lawyers (MN only): 33
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 9
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 24
Number of equity partners (MN only): 12
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 10
Total attorneys (worldwide): 368
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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23

Number of non-paralegal support staff


(MN only): 12
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 1

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23

Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1


Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 35
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 220
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 2
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,900
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $160,000

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CARLSON CASPERS
225 South 6th Street
Suite 4200
Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis
612-436-9600
Number of lawyers (MN only): 31
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 23
Number of equity partners (MN only): 19
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 17
Total attorneys (worldwide): 31
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4

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31Lawyers

GURSTEL CHARGO
6681 Country Club drive
Minneapolis, MN 55427
1-877-344-4002
Number of lawyers (MN only): 31
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 11
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 20

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NICHOLS KASTER, PLLP


80 South 8th Street
Suite 4600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-256-3215
Number of lawyers (MN only): 31
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 11
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 20
Number of equity partners (MN only): 5
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 1
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 4
Total attorneys (worldwide): 34
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 5
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016: 3
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 4
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 2
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 10
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 25

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

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30Lawyers

HENSON & EFRON, P.A.


220 South Sixth Street
Suite 1800
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-2500
hensonefron.com
Founded: 1976

Clark Opdahl

David Bradley Olsen

Lisa Spencer

Robin Asleson

MANAGING PARTNERS
Clark Opdahl
Business partner, managing partner and
management committee member
David Bradley Olsen
Litigation partner and
management committee member
Lisa Spencer
Family law partner and
management committee member
Robin Asleson, CPA
Office administrator and
management committee member

MISSION STATEMENT
At Henson & Efron, we deliver smart
solutions. Beyond knowing what we do well, our
mission is to be the first choice, and the last law

firm a client ever hires. To meet our mission, we


believe that providing the best possible client
service starts within our office walls.
At Henson & Efron, our attorneys, paralegals
and support staff are dedicated to the following
core values:
Respect
Excellence
Stewardship
Intelligence
Determination
Creativity
Results
Central to our commitment to excellence is
the firms pledge to offer each and every client
a core team of lawyers and staff to service their
needs. This approach ensures that each matter
receives the collective expertise of the team,
and timely and responsive service. The culture
at Henson & Efron encourages teamwork,
nurtures learning and education, and motivates
excellence.
Additionally, Henson & Efron fosters
an environment that values continuing
professional development and education in
all areas of law that are critical to our clients
success. Not only do our attorneys participate
in continuing legal education seminars, our
team of attorneys lead multiple seminars
throughout the year on topics from business
formation to estate, trust and probate.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Henson & Efron delivers a full range of legal
services to individuals and businesses. Our
attorneys practice primarily in the areas of
family law; estate, trust and probate; business
law; tax; litigation; and real estate.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Adoption; Alternative Dispute Resolution;
Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance;
Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy and
Business Restructuring; Business Litigation;
Business/Corporate; Commercial Finance
and Transactions; Construction Law; Elder
Law; Election, Campaign and Political Law;
Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/
Environmental/Regulated Industry; Family
Law; Financial Services/Institutions; General
Tort Law; Health Care/Life Sciences; Indian
Law; Intellectual Property; International
Law/Trade; Labor and Employment Law;
Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Mergers
and Acquisitions; Nonprofit/Charitable

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

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Number of equity partners (MN only): 18


Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 7
Number of paralegals (MN only): 6
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25

Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private


Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital;
Product Liability; Professional Liability; Real
Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and
Entertainment; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law;
Technology and Licensing; Toxic Tort and Mass
Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates; Workers
Compensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Court J. Anderson
Business Litigation
canderson@hensonefron.com
Christopher J. Burns
Estate, Trust and Probate
cburns@hensonefron.com

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Alan C. Eidsness
Family Law
aeidsness@hensonefron.com
Kathryn A. Graves
Family Law
kgraves@hensonefron.com
Stephen L. Hopkins
Tax
shopkins@hensonefron.com
Scott A. Neilson
Business Litigation
sneilson@hensonefron.com
Bruce C. Recher
Business Litigation
brecher@hensonefron.com
Timothy M. Walsh
Business Law and Real Estate
twalsh@hensonefron.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Cheryl Siemering
csiemering@hensonefron.com
Number of lawyers (MN only):
30 (8 female, 22 male)
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302 West Superior Street


Suite 700
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-0861
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 29
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 23

Jennie A. Clarke
Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities
jclarke@hensonefron.com
Carter DeLaittre
Real Estate and Business Law
cdelaittre@hensonefron.com

FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH &


FREDERICK, P.A.

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28Lawyers

CHESTNUT CAMBRONNE PA
17 Washington Avenue North
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2048
612-339-7300
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 28
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 20
Number of equity partners (MN only): 6
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 0
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 6
Total attorneys (worldwide): 28
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0


Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 8
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 13
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

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28Lawyers

KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED


200 S. 6th Street
Suite 470
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-337-9300
Number of lawyers (MN only): 28
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 9
Number of equity partners (MN only): 19
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 6
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 13
Total attorneys (worldwide): 28
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 14

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Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 28
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 20
Number of equity partners (MN only): 14
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 12
Total attorneys (worldwide): 361
Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 0
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2015
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2015 (females MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2015 (males MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 2
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 17
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 1

STOEL RIVES LLP


33 South Sixth Street
Suite 4200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-373-8800

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BROWN & CARLSON PA


5411 Circle Down Ave.
Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416-1311
763-591-9950
www.brownandcarlson.com
Founded: 1992

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27

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding of


counsel): 27 (13 female, 14 male)
Number of equity partners:
6 (1 female, 5 male)
Total attorneys (worldwide): 29
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 16
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 20

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27

MISSION STATEMENT
Brown & Carlson recognizes that your
choice of counsel reflects upon your
organization. Our philosophy is simple we
represent our clients as we would want to be
represented.
Our reputation for prompt service and
quality representation comes from years of
litigation experience. We strive to consistently
keep our clients fully advised of case
developments, offer unmatched accessibility
and responsiveness to client communications,
and make every effort to achieve the results
that our clients desire.
Time-sensitive projects are handled in an
efficient and expedient manner. We partner with
our clients to achieve their business goals. We
create an unrivaled attorney-client experience
that results in long-term relationships. We
recruit and retain individuals that share our
professional philosophies, values and work ethic.
Brown & Carlson is an AV-rated firm by
Martindale Hubbell, representing their highest
nationwide peer review ratings for both ethical
standards and legal ability. Numerous attorneys
in our firm have also been recognized as Super
Lawyers, representing the top 5 percent of
practitioners in the state.
At Brown & Carlson, we strive to exceed our
clients expectations.

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FOLEY & MANSFIELD


250 Marquette Avenue
Suite 1200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-338-8788
www.foleymansfield.com
Founded: 1989

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Alternative Dispute Resolution; Business
Litigation; Construction Law; Employment/
Employee Benefits; Litigation; No-Fault;
Personal Injury; Premise Liability; Product
Liability; Professional Liability; Subrogation;
Transportation; Workers Compensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Douglas J. Brown, Esq.
Managing Shareholder
Workers Compensation Litigation
dbrown@brownandcarlson.com
Mark G. Pryor, Esq.
Civil Litigation
mpryor@brownandcarlson.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Jeffrey G. Carlson, Esq.
Workers Compensation Litigation
and Marketing Director
jcarlson@brownandcarlson.com
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Kyle Mansfield

Lisa Lamm Bachman

MANAGING PARTNERS
Kyle Mansfield
Founding Partner
Lisa Lamm Bachman
Managing Partner - Minneapolis

MISSION STATEMENT
In the courtroom and in the boardroom,
Foley & Mansfield means business. That is
why we have succeeded in becoming trusted
advisors and advocates for our clients, who
range from multimillion-dollar enterprises to
small businesses and business owners.
With offices across the U.S. and strategic
alliances worldwide, we are large enough to
ensure a depth and breadth of experience
for the most complex business and litigation
matters, yet personal enough to maintain our

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of new male hires in 2016


(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevation in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevation in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 11
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 6
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 5
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 12
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 50
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 6
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 5
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Length of paid family leave: 8 weeks
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Unique benefits: Casual, collegial
environment, mentoring program, free
on-site gym with trainer, community
service opportunities.

reputation for individual client attention and


responsiveness. We invite you to learn more
about our capabilities and our attorneys.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
In addition to serving the transactional needs
of businesses and business owners, Foley &
Mansfield has earned a national reputation
for defending professionals and companies
against complex liability claims, either directly
or through appointment as defense counsel by
their insurance carriers.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate
Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy
Litigation; Bankruptcy and Business
Restructuring; Business Litigation; Business/
Corporate; Collections; Commercial Finance
and Transactions; Construction Law;
Education; Elder Law; Employment/Employee
Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regulated
Industry; Financial Services/Institutions;
Franchise/Franchising; General Tort Law;
Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual
Property; Labor and Employment Law;
Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Mergers and
Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government;
Patents/Trademarks; Premises Liability;
Product Liability; Professional Liability; Real
Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports
and Entertainment; Tax/Benefits/ERISA;
Technology and Licensing; Transportation;
Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and
Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Please visit www.foleymansfield.com for key
contact information.

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Liz Hersey
lhersey@foleymansfield.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 27
Number of female lawyers: 10
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of equity partners (MN only): 9
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 1
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 8
Total attorneys (worldwide): 151
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 5
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 4

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BARNES & THORNBURG LLP


225 S. Sixth Street
Suite 2800
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-2111
www.btlaw.com
Founded: 2009

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David Gotlieb
Partner
Minneapolis Office Corporate Department
Administrator

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Steven Katz
Partner
Minneapolis Office Real Estate Department
Administrator
Connie Lahn

MANAGING PARTNER
Connie Lahn
Minneapolis Office Managing Partner

MISSION STATEMENT
Barnes & Thornburg LLPs Minneapolis office
cultivates a creative and proactive client centered
environment. Whether advising entrepreneurs
on their business plans, training corporate
executives on employment matters or counseling
individuals on private wealth management, the
attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg recognize
that our corporate and individual clients
priorities change in every phase of life. With a
value-driven approach to legal services, Barnes
& Thornburgs more than 600 attorneys and
other legal professionals serve clients worldwide
in a broad variety of legal matters. Barnes &
Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the
country with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas,
Delaware, Indiana, Los Angeles, Michigan,
Minneapolis, Ohio and Washington, D.C.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., Ryan
Companies, 3M Company.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Aviation/
Aerospace; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy
Litigation; Bankruptcy and Business
Restructuring; Biotechnology; Elder Law;
Employment/Employee Benefits; Financial
Services/Institutions; Health Care/Life
Sciences; Intellectual Property; Labor and
Employment Law; Patents/Trademarks; Real
Estate Law; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Felicia Boyd
Partner
Co-Chair of the
Intellectual Property Department
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Thomas Mielenhausen
Partner
Minneapolis Office Insurance Recovery and
Counseling Practice Group Administrator
Howard Rubin
Partner
Co-Chair of the Private Client Services
Practice Group

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Allen Chichester
allen.chichester@btlaw.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 26
Number of female lawyers: 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 19
Number of equity partners (MN only): 9
Total attorneys (worldwide): 599
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 10
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 4
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 6
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 16
Number of minority lawyers
(MN only): 5
Company dress code: Business dress
policy
Length of paid family leave: up to 90 days
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No

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Family Law; Employment/Employee Benefits;


Intellectual Property; Litigation; Mergers
and Acquisitions; Professional Liability; Real
Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports
and Entertainment; Tax Law; Technology and
Licensing; Transportation; Trust and Estates;
Vaccine Injury Law.

26Lawyers

LOMMEN ABDO, P.A.


920 Second Avenue South
1000 International Centre
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-8131
www.lommen.com
Founded: 1938

Keith J. Broady

Number of lawyers (MN only):


26 (6 female, 20 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only): 23
Total attorneys (worldwide): 31
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 6

Margie R. Bodas

MANAGING PARTNERS
Keith J. Broady
President
Margie R. Bodas
V.P. Practice Management

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PATTERSON THUENTE IP
4800 IDS Center
80 S. Eighth St.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-349-5740
www.ptslaw.com
Founded 1991

MISSION STATEMENT
Lommen Abdo is a multifaceted, Midwestbased law firm providing highly effective, yet
affordable, legal services to both businesses and
individuals. Our best credentials are our clients
successes, but our attorneys are also recognized
by our peers: 17 are rated AV Preeminent
by Martindale-Hubbell, five were selected for
inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America
2017, 13 are included in the Minnesota
Super Lawyers list and several have obtained
certifications in trial practice and real estate.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, Jonny Lang, Ryder
Truck Rentals, Urban Growler, Dangerous
Man Brewing Co., COKeM International Ltd.,
and Individuals and Businesses Needing Legal
Assistance

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Alcoholic Beverages Law; Appellate Practice;
Bankruptcy Litigation; Business Litigation;
Business/Corporate; Construction Law;

Tom Dickson

MANAGING PARTNER
Tom Dickson

MISSION STATEMENT
Patterson Thuente IP helps creative and
inventive clients worldwide protect and
profit from their ideas. Practicing in the
areas of patents, trademark, IP litigation,
copyright and trade secrets, international IP
law, licensing, post issuance proceedings and
overall IP portfolio management, the firms
attorneys excel at delivering insightful solutions

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to complex intellectual property matters.


With offices in Minneapolis and Brookings,
South Dakota, Patterson Thuente serves
technically inspired clients in industries
such as agriculture, aviation, biotechnology,
chemical, computer/Internet, defense,
entertainment, manufacturing, medical device,
nanotechnology, optics, robotics, software and
telecommunications.
The firms attorneys have interdisciplinary
expertise, deep technical and scientific
knowledge, and a clear understanding of how
intellectual property impacts the bottom line.
Its full service approach allows Patterson
Thuente attorneys to partner with clients
in securing, managing and enforcing their
intellectual assets.

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26Lawyers

RINKE NOONAN, LTD.


1015 W. St. Germain St.
Suite 300
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-251-6700
www.rinkenoonan.com
Founded: 1967

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
Kaspersky Lab, Smiths Medical, Tandem
Diabetes Care, Taylor Corporation, Infineon
Technologies, The Mosaic Company,
AmesburyTruth, Carl Zeiss, BAE Systems,
CVRx, University of Minnesota

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Aviation/Aerospace; Biotechnology; Business
Litigation; Intellectual Property; Litigation;
Patents/Trademarks; Technology and
Licensing.

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Tracy Dann
dann@ptslaw.com

MANAGING PARTNER
Roger C. Justin

MISSION STATEMENT
We are firmly committed to a client-focused
philosophy. We aggressively pursue our
clients interests through smart and innovative
solutions, while maintaining high ethical
standards and offering an excellent value.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

Number of lawyers (MN only):


26 (3 female, 23 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only): 5
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 10
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 23
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: Yes

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Roger C. Justin

Rinke Noonan represents a diverse group


of business, financial, governmental and
individual clients.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Adoption; Agricultural Law; Alternative
Dispute Resolution; Appellate Practice;
Banking/Finance; Business Litigation;
Business/Corporate; Collections; Commercial
Finance and Transactions; Construction
Law; Criminal Law; Elder Law; Employment/
Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/
Regulated Industry; Family Law; Financial
Services/Institutions; Government
Regulation/Government Affairs; Intellectual
Property; Labor and Employment Law;
Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Mergers and
Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government;
Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable
Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Personal
Injury; Professional Liability; Real Estate Law;

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of male equity partners


(MN only): 10
Total attorneys (worldwide): 26
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 9
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 15
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 3

Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Trust and Estates; White


Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Roger C. Justin
Managing Partner
rjustin@rinkenoonan.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Jennifer Carlson
Marketing Coordinator
jcarlson@rinkenoonan.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 26
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 21
Number of equity partners (MN only): 15
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 3
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 12
Total attorneys (worldwide): 26
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 15
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 28
Company dress code: Business dress
code policy
Length of paid family leave: 6 weeks for
all attorneys
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: No

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26Lawyers

222 South Ninth Street


Suite 2200
Minneapolis, MN
612-373-8324

7900 Xerxes Avenue South


700 Wells Fargo Plaza
Minneapolis, MN 55431
952-831-4980
Number of lawyers (MN only, Excluding
Of Counsel): 26 (8 female, 18 male)

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GREENE ESPEL PLLP

26Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only): 26


Number of female lawyers (MN only): 11
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 15
Number of equity partners (MN only): 18
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 8

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MCCOLLUM CROWLEY MOSCHET


MILLER & LAAK, LTD

WAGNER, FALCONER & JUDD


100 South 5th Street
Suite 800
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-339-1421
Number of lawyers (MN only): 26
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 9
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 17
Number of equity partners (MN only): 4
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 6
Number of paralegals (MN only): 9

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25Lawyers

BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD.


200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Suite 400
Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433
763-780-8500
Number of lawyers (MN only): 25
Number of equity partners (MN only): 19
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7

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23Lawyers

MONROE MOXNESS BERG PA


7760 France Avenue South
Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55435
952-885-5999
www.mmblawfirm.com
Founded: 1969

BROOKS, CAMERON & HUEBSCH, PLLC


1201 Marquette Avenue South
Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-659-9340
Number of lawyers (MN only):
25 (5 female, 20 male)
Scott Husaby

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25Lawyers

FAFINSKI MARK & JOHNSON

MANAGING PARTNER

775 Eden Prairie Center Drive


Suite 400
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-995-9500

MISSION STATEMENT

Number of lawyers (MN only): 25


Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 19
Number of equity partners (MN only): 9
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 7
Total attorneys (worldwide): 25
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only):
2 attorneys; 7 all
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4

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24Lawyers

LEONARD, OBRIEN, SPENCER, GALE &


SAYRE, LTD.
100 South Fifth Street
Suite 2500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-332-1030
Number of lawyers (MN only): 24
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 19

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Scott Husaby
For more than 40 years, many of Americas
best known concepts and emerging brands as
well as businesses and residents of Minnesota
and neighboring states have relied on Monroe
Moxness Berg for legal and financial acumen in
business law, finance, mergers and acquisitions,
intellectual property, franchise and distribution,
estate planning and financial planning,
taxation, wealth preservation, real estate, land
use, employment and commercial litigation.
We embrace innovation and take a multidisciplinary approach to serving our clients.
Our attorneys draw on diverse professional
experience, and many hold advanced degrees in
business, finance and taxation. Our collective
business orientation is the principal source of
unparalleled value to our clients.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Business Litigation; Business/Corporate;
Commercial Finance and Transactions;
Craft Brewing Industry; Franchise/
Franchising; Intellectual Property; Mergers
and Acquisitions; Patents/Trademarks;
Private Equity, Emerging Growth and
Venture Capital; Real Estate Law; Securities
and Finance; Tax Law; Trust and Estates.

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Part-time staff: Yes


Telecommuting for staff: Yes
Unique benefits: Free covered parking,
free access to fitness center in building
complex, in-house massage therapist
(once a week).

John E. Berg
Corporate Finance/Tax
jberg@MMBLawFirm.com
Aaron Hartman
Commercial Litigation
ahartman@mmblawfirm.com
Randy B. Evans
Corporate Finance
revans@MMBLawFirm.com

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Richard R. Gibson
Corporate Finance
rgibson@MMBLawFirm.com

Patricia M. Weller
Commercial Real Estate
pweller@MMBLawFirm.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR

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Wojciech Kotas
wkotas@MMBLawFirm.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 23
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 18
Number of equity partners (MN only): 8
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 1
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 7
Total attorneys (worldwide): 23
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 18
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: No

30 3rd Street SE
Suite 400
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
507-288-9111
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 23
Number of equity partners (MN only): 17
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1

Scott G. Husaby
Estate Planning/Wealth Preservation/Tax
shusaby@MMBLawFirm.com
Dennis L. Monroe
Corporate Finance/Franchising
dmonroe@MMBLawFirm.com

DUNLAP & SEEGER, P.A.

JARDINE, LOGAN & OBRIEN, P.L.L.P.


8519 Eagle Point Boulevard
Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
651-290-6500
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 22 (8 female, 14 male)

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ANTHONY OSTLUND BAER


& LOUWAGIE P.A.
90 South 7th Street
Suite 3600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-349-6969
www.anthonyostlund.com

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Number of elevations in 2016


(males - MN only): 4
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(females - MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(males - MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4

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Joseph W. Anthony

MANAGING PARTNER

Number of non-paralegal support staff


(MN only): 12
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 1

Joseph W. Anthony

MISSION STATEMENT
Anthony Ostlund lawyers focus solely on
business litigation. Whether it be a dispute
involving shareholder, employment, securities,
real estate, contract, insurance, or other issues,
our attorneys are committed to one thing
helping clients navigate and resolve complex
legal problems at all stages of the litigation
process. Our determined and decisive trial
lawyers work hard to understand your business
needs so that our legal strategy aligns with your
business objectives. Our business perspective
and depth of experience help us deliver skilled,
creative, and individualized representation to
clients in a variety of disciplines. We manage
crises, solve problems, commit to our clients
success and deliver results.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Appellate Practice; Bankruptcy Litigation;
Business Litigation; Class Actions; General
Tort Law; Intellectual Property; Labor and
Employment Law; Litigation; Professional
Liability; Real Estate Law; Securities and
Finance; Whistleblower.
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 21
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 14
Number of equity partners (MN only): 12
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 4
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 8
Total attorneys (worldwide): 21
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 8
Number of elevations in 2016
(females - MN only): 4

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21Lawyers

AAFEDT, FORDE, GRAY, MONSON &


HAGER, P.A.
150 South Fifth Street
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4226
612-339-8965
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 21 (8 female, 13 male)

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HKM P.A.
30 E. 7th South
Suite 3200
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-227-9411
Number of lawyers (MN only): 21
Number of equity partners (MN only): 4
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7

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21Lawyers

HOGLUND, CHWIALKOWSKI & MROZIK


1781 County Road B West
Roseville, MN 55113
651-628-9929
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 21 (12 female, 9 male)

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Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 3


Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 19
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

LIND JENSEN SULLIVAN &


PETERSON, PA
901 Marquette Avenue South
Suite 1300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-3637
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 21
Number of equity partners (MN only): 10
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7

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21Lawyers

OMEARA LEER WAGNER & KOHL


7401 Metro Boulevard
Suite 600
Edina, MN 55439
952-831-6544
Number of lawyers (MN only): 21
Number of equity partners (MN only): 9
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 5

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PEMBERTON LAW FIRM


110 North Mill Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-736-5493
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 21
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 15
Number of equity partners (MN only): 16
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 14
Total attorneys (worldwide): 21
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 4

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DICKE, BILLIG & CZAJA, PLLC


Fifth Street Towers
Suite 2250
100 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-573-2000
Number of lawyers (MN only):
20 (3 female, 17 male)

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QUINLIVAN & HUGHES, P.A.


1740 West Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-251-1414
Number of lawyers (MN only):
20 (9 female, 11 male)

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SCHWEBEL, GOETZ & SIEBEN, P.A.


5120 IDS Center
80 S. 8th Street, #5120
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2246
612-333-6311
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 20 (3 female, 17 male)

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SIEBENCAREY P.A.
901 Marquette Avenue
Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-4500
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 20
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Number of female lawyers (MN only): 3


Number of male lawyers (MN only): 17
Number of equity partners (MN only): 13
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 11
Total attorneys (worldwide): 20
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 0
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 16
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 25
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0
Hourly billing rates: Prefer to not answer
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: Prefer to not answer
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: Prefer to not answer

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JOHNSON, KILLEN & SEILER


800 Wells Fargo Center
230 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-6331

19Lawyers

312 S. Third St.


Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-339-1863
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 19
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 3
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 16
Number of equity partners (MN only): 5
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 0
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 5
Total attorneys (worldwide): 19
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 6
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 4
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 13
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,620

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Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 19 (3 female, 16 male)

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KINNEY & LANGE, P.A.

MORRISON SUND PLLC


5125 County Road 101
Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-975-0050
Number of lawyers (MN only):
18 (4 female, 14 male)

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18Lawyers

WESTMAN, CHAMPLIN & KOEHLER


900 Second Avenue South
Suite 1400
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-334-3222
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 18 (5 female, 13 male)

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NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT


60 South Sixth Street
Suite 3100
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-321-2800
www.nortonrosefulbright.com
Founded: 2000

Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/


Environmental/Regulated Industry;
Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/
Franchising; General Tort Law; Government
Regulation/Government Affairs; Health
Care/Life Sciences; Immigration; Intellectual
Property; International Law/Trade; Labor
and Employment Law; Litigation; Medical
Malpractice; Mergers and Acquisitions;
Natural Resources; Patents/Trademarks;
Private Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture
Capital; Product Liability; Real Estate Law;
Securities and Finance; Tax Law; Toxic Tort
and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates;
White Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Erik Swenson
Partner-in-Charge, Minneapolis
erik.g.swenson@nortonrosefulbright.com
Laura J. Borst
Partner
laura.borst@nortonrosefulbright.com
Barbara DAquila
Partner
barbara.daquila@nortonrosefulbright.com

Erik Swenson

MANAGING PARTNER
Erik Swenson
Minneapolis Partner-in-Charge

MISSION STATEMENT
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm.
We provide the worlds pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full
business law service. We have 3800 lawyers and
other legal staff based in more than 50 international cities, including Minneapolis.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
3M Company, Fair Isaac Corporation (aka
FICO), Georgia-Pacific LP, General Mills, UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Alternative Dispute
Resolution; Antitrust and Trade Regulation;
Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance;
Bankruptcy Litigation; Biotechnology;
Business Litigation; Class Actions;
Construction Law; Consumer Law;

Patrick J. Gallagher
Partner
patrick.gallagher@nortonrosefulbright.com
Timothy M. Kenny
US Head of IP Brands
tim.kenny@nortonrosefulbright.com
Ronn B. Kreps
Partner
ronn.kreps@nortonrosefulbright.com
Number of lawyers (MN only): 17
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 10
Number of equity partners (MN only): 6
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 4
Total attorneys (worldwide): 3,800
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1

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Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 17 (5 female, 12 male)

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Number of new male hires in 2016


(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 11
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 4
Company dress code: Business casual
dress policy
Length of paid family leave: Lawyers are
provided 14 weeks of fully paid
maternity leave for the birth or
adoption of a child.
Flextime for lawyers: Yes
Part-time lawyers: Yes
Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes
Flextime for staff: Yes
Part-time staff: Yes
Telecommuting for staff: no
Unique benefits: Backup care for children,
elders and family illness; employee
discount programs offered through
merchants; lactation rooms for nursing
mothers; domestic partner benefits;
reimbursement of a portion of costs
incurred in the adoption of a child.

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COUSINEAU, WALDHAUSER, &


KIESELBACH, P.A.
1210 Northland Drive
Suite 130
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
651-393-5860
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 17 (6 female, 11 male)

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DOUGHERTY, MOLENDA, SOLFEST,


HILLS & BAUER P.A.
14985 Glazier Avenue
Suite 525
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-432-3136

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HEACOX, HARTMAN, KOSHMRL,


COSGRIFF & JOHNSON, P.A.
550 Hamm Building
408 St. Peter Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-222-2922
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 17 (4 female, 13 male)

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MUETING, RAASCH & GEBHARDT, P.A.


111 Third Avenue South
Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-305-1228
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 17 (5 female, 12 male)

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ZELLE LLP
500 Washington Avenue South
Suite 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-339-2020
Number of lawyers (MN only): 17
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 9
Number of equity partners (MN only): 3
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 1
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 2
Total attorneys (worldwide): 75
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 4
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 4
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 2

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 2


Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 2
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 26
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 1
Of Counsel): 17 (4 female, 13 male)

Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/


Regulated Industry; Family Law; Financial
Services/Institutions; Government Regulation/
Government Affairs; Labor and Employment
Law; Litigation; Municipal/Local Government;
Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Premises
Liability; Public Utilities Law; Real Estate
Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and
Entertainment; Subrogation; Tax/Benefits/
ERISA; Transportation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
William R. McGrann
Chairman

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Kathleen M. Lamb
President

MARKETING DIRECTOR

16Lawyers

Ingrid Johansen
imj@mcgrannshea.com
Number of lawyers (MN only):
16 (5 female, 11 male)

MCGRANN SHEA CARNIVAL STRAUGHN


& LAMB CHARTERED
800 Nicollet Mall
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-338-2525
www.mcgrannshea.com
Founded: 1989

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16Lawyers

5500 Wayzata Boulevard


Suite 1200
Minneapolis, Mn 55416
763-546-1200
Number of lawyers (MN only):
16 (4 female, 12 male)

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William R. McGrann

MANAGING PARTNER
William R. McGrann

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Alcoholic Beverages Law;
Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate
Practice; Business/Corporate; Business
Litigation; Civil Practice/Civil Rights;
Collections; Commercial Finance and
Transactions; Construction Law; Election,
Campaign and Political Law; Employment/

BERNICK LIFSON, P.A.

GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC


Canadian Pacific Plaza
120 South Sixth Street
Suite 2600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-8844
Number of lawyers (MN only): 16
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of equity partners (MN only): 8
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 4
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 4
Total attorneys (worldwide): 16
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4

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Number of new female hires in 2016


(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 6
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 3
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1

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HANFT FRIDE, P.A.

16Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only):


16 (14 female, 2 male)

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BLACKWELL BURKE P.A.

SIEGEL BRILL P.A.


100 Washington Avenue South
Suite 1300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
651-337-6100
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 16 (4 female, 12 male)

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16Lawyers

3019 Minnehaha Avenue


Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-436-7100

15Lawyers

1000 U.S. Bank Place


130 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-4766
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 16
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 11
Number of equity partners (MN only): 11
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 9
Total attorneys (worldwide): 19
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 5
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 22

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WILSON LAW GROUP

431 South Seventh Street


Suite 2500
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-343-3200
www.blackwellburke.com
Founded: 2006

Jerry Blackwell

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN


Jerry Blackwell

MISSION STATEMENT
Blackwell Burke P.A. is a litigation and trial
boutique. We are committed to the relentless
pursuit of excellence on behalf of our Fortune
500 clients, serving them as national trial and
litigation counsel. We handle high-stakes,
complex litigation, class actions and trials.
Our attorneys represent clients in the most
challenging litigation, often involving novel legal
or scientific issues. Blackwell Burke has received
numerous accolades, including recognition by
Corporate Counsel magazine as a Go-To Law
Firm for the Top 500 Companies; honored as
a highly recommended litigation firm in the
2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation; named to
the US News and Best Lawyers 2016 Best Law
Firms list with a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking
for Products Liability Litigation (Defendants) as
well as a Metropolitan Tier 2 ranking for Mass

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Flextime for lawyers: No


Part-time lawyers: No
Flextime for staff: No
Part-time staff: No
Telecommuting for staff: No
Unique benefits: Blackwell Burke P.A.
offers an associate bonus program
which recognizes contribution and
involvement of our associate attorneys
beyond their billable hours. Bonuseligible activities include: associate
presentations and publications;
leadership in bar or professional
organizations; excellence in client
service and relationship development;
firm innovations that improve the quality
or delivery of legal services; and health,
wellness, personal development or other
quality of life improvements. A similar
program exists for staff members.

Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Defendants)


and designation as a Brand Elite Firm for
unparalleled Client Service by BTI Consulting.
Our attorneys have been honored to
receive the following recognitions: Benchmark
Litigation Minnesota Litigation Stars and
Future Star; inclusion in the 21st Edition of
The Best Lawyers in America (2016) for
Products Liability and Class Actions/Mass Torts
(Defendants); BTI Consulting Client Service
All-Star and MVP; inclusion on the Minnesota
Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists; Burton
Award for Legal Achievement; Life Sciences
Star by LMG Life Sciences; Leading Lawyer
for Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense by
the Legal 500; Minnesota Attorney of the Year;
Minnesota Minority Business Owner of the
Year; Minnesota Equal Justice Award and Up
and Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
3M Company; ConAgra Foods, Inc.; Exxon
Mobil Corporation; General Mills, Inc; and
Medtronic, Inc.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Business Litigation; Class Actions; Energy/
Environmental/Regulated Industry; Health
Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual Property; Labor
and Employment Law; Litigation; Product
Liability; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Kandy Branch
Firm Administrator
kbranch@blackwellburke.com
Number of lawyers (MN only):
15 (7 female, 8 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only): 1
Total attorneys (worldwide): 15
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only):
2 (2 female)
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of of counsel lawyers (MN
only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 8
Number of minority lawyers (MN only):
8 (3 partners, 5 non-partners)
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,900
Company dress code: Business dress
code policy

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COLLINS, BUCKLEY, SAUNTRY, &


HAUGH PLLP
332 Minnesota Street
St Paul, MN 55101
651-227-0611
Number of lawyers (MN only):
15 Lawyers (6 female, 9 male)

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15Lawyers

DONNA LAW FIRM, P.C.


7601 France Avenue South
Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55435
952-562-2460

Number of lawyers (MN only):


15 (1 female, 14 male)

ECKBERG LAMMERS
1809 Northwestern Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-439-2878
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of counsel): 15 (6 female, 9 male)

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Number of Of Counsel lawyers


(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 1
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 14
Number of minority lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

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15Lawyers

ERSTAD & RIEMER, P.A.


200 Riverview Office Tower
8009 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55425
952-896-3700
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of counsel): 15 (4 female, 11 male)

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15Lawyers

HAMRE, SCHUMANN, MUELLER &


LARSON, P. C.
45 South Seventh Street
Suite 2700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-455-3800

15Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 15 (6 female, 9 male)

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HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP


333 South Seventh Street
Suite 2000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-3434
Number of lawyers (MN only): 15
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 10
Number of equity partners (MN only): 4
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 0
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 4
Total attorneys (worldwide): 485
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only females): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only males): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only females): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only males): 1

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JOHNSON BECKER, PLLC


444 Cedar Street
Suite 1800
St. Paul, MN 55101
612-436-1800
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 15
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of equity partners (MN only): 2
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 0
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 2
Total attorneys (worldwide): 15
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 5
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only females): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only males): 1
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 46
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 7
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

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15Lawyers

1616 Park Avenue


Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-339-9121
Number of lawyers (MN only): 15
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 10
Number of equity partners (MN only): 13
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 3
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 10
Total attorneys (worldwide): 15
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 0
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only females): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only males): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only females): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only males): 1
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 13
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 14
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 1
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0
Hourly billing rates: Contingent

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Number of female equity partners


(MN only): 1
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 5
Total attorneys (worldwide): 15
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only females): 2
Number of paralegals (MN only): 0
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 3
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0
Hourly billing rates: $80-$220
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $60,000

MESHBESHER & SPENCE, LTD.

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14Lawyers

HALUNEN LAW
1650 IDS Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-605-4098
www.halunenlaw.com
Founded: 1991

RUPP, ANDERSON, SQUIRES &


WALDSPURGER, P.A.
333 South 7th street
Suite 2800
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-436-4300
Number of lawyers (MN only): 15
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of equity partners (MN only): 6
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14Lawyers

Clayton D. Halunen

Susan M. Coler

Melissa W. Wolchansky

Kaarin Nelson Schaffer

Clayton D. Halunen
Managing Partner
Susan M. Coler
FCA Whistleblower / Qui Tam Litigation:
Melissa W. Wolchansky
Class Action and Consumer Law
Kaarin Nelson Schaffer
Labor and Employment

MISSION STATEMENT
We pursue social justice through client
advocacy. We welcome challenges, believe
in our clients and their causes, and leverage
legal skills and startling creativity to help
those who are wronged face their challenges,
achieve meaningful goals, and make the
world a little better.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Number of lawyers (MN Only): 14


Number of equity partners: 1
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 5
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3

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860 Blue Gentian Road


Suite 290
Eagan, MN 55121
651-452-5000
Number of lawyers (MN only): 14
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 4
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 10
Number of equity partners (MN only): 6
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 1
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 5
Total attorneys (worldwide): 14
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only females): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (MN only males): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only females): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (MN only males): 0
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 9
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0
Hourly billing rates: $150 - $300
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $70,000

MANAGING PARTNERS

Class Actions; Consumer Law; False


Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation; Labor and
Employment Law; Whistleblower.

CAMPBELL KNUTSON, P.A.

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COUSINEAU, VAN BERGEN, MCNEE &


MALONE, PA
12800 Whitewater Drive
Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55343
952-546-0628

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of elevations in 2016


(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 4
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 6
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

Number of lawyers (MN only): 14

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COZEN OCONNOR
33 South Sixth Street
Suite 4150
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-260-9000
Number of lawyers (MN Only, excluding
Of Counsel): 14 (4 female, 10 male)

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FITCH, JOHNSON, LARSON & HELD P.A.


2021 East Hennepin Avenue
Suite 100
Minneapolis, Mn 55413
612-332-1023
Number of lawyers (MN Only, excluding
Of Counsel): 14 (5 female, 9 male)

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HENNINGSON & SNOXELL, LTD.


6900 Wedgwood Road
Suite 200
Maple Grove, MN 55311
763-560-5700

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14Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 14 (5 female, 9 male)

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LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER, P.A.


633 South Concord Street
Suite 400
South St. Paul, MN 55075
651-451-1831
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 14
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 8
Number of equity partners (MN only): 11
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 4
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 7
Total attorneys (worldwide): 13
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0

ZIMMERMAN REED, LLP


1100 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-341-0400
Number of Lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 14 (4 female, 10 male)

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BLETHEN GAGE & KRAUS, PLLP


100 Warren Street
Suite 400
Mankato, MN 56001
507-345-1166
Number of lawyers (MN only):
13 (4 female, 9 male)

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JUX LAW FIRM


901 Marquette Avenue
AT&T Tower
Suite 1675
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-466-0010
Number of lawyers (MN only): 13
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 3
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 10
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Number of departures in 2016 (females MN only): 0


Number of departures in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of of counsel lawyers
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 2
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 7
Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

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Number of equity partners (MN only): 1


Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 5
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 3
Number of paralegals (MN only): 8
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 6

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KUTAK ROCK LLP


U.S. Bank Plaza South
220 South Sixth Street
Suite 1750
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4513
(612) 334-5000
Number of lawyers (MN Only, Excluding
Of Counsel: 13 (2 female, 11 male)

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120 South 6th Street


Suite 2500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-338-5815

121 West Main Street


Suite 200
Waconia, MN 55387
952-442-7700
Number of lawyers (MN only):
13 (5 female, 8 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only): 9

LAPP, LIBRA, THOMSON, STOEBNER &


PUSCH, CHTD.

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 13
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 4
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 9
Number of equity partners (MN only): 10
Number of female equity partners
(MN only): 2
Number of male equity partners
(MN only): 8
Total attorneys (worldwide): 13
Number of new hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (females MN only): 0
Number of elevations in 2016 (males MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 0

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MELCHERT HUBERT SJODIN

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PETERSON HABICHT
33 S Sixth Street
Suite 3900
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-836-5500
Number of lawyers (MN only):
13 (3 female, 10 male)
13 Lawyers (3 female, 10 male)

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DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC


4000 Wells Fargo Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-486-1900
www.dykema.com
Founded: 1897

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2


Number of paralegals (MN only): 1

108
12Lawyers

Brian Melendez

GASKINS BENNETT
BIRRELL SCHUPP LLP

MANAGING PARTNER
Brian Melendez

MISSION STATEMENT
One firm, delivering top-of-market
expertise and value in targeted practices and
geographies, focused on serving clients, and
built upon a culture of client-service excellence,
professionalism, and the highest ethics.

333 S. Seventh St.


Suite 3000
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-9500
www.gaskinsbennett.com
Founded: 1989

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., St. Jude Medical,
Inc., Target Corporation, and TCF National
Bank.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Administrative; Antitrust and Trade
Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/
Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy
and Business Restructuring; Biotechnology;
Business Litigation; Business/Corporate;
Civil Practice/Civil Rights; Class Actions;
Commercial Finance and Transactions;
Construction Law; Consumer Law; Election,
Campaign and Political Law; Employment/
Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/
Regulated Industry; Financial Services/
Institutions; Franchise/Franchising;
General Tort Law; Government Regulation/
Government Affairs; Health Care/Life
Sciences; Intellectual Property; International
Law/Trade; Labor and Employment Law;
Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Mergers and
Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government;
Natural Resources; Patents/Trademarks;
Premises Liability; Private Equity, Emerging
Growth and Venture Capital; Product Liability;
Professional Liability; Public Utilities Law;
Real Estate Litigation; Securities and Finance;
Sports and Entertainment; Tax/Benefits/
ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and Licensing;
Transportation; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort
Litigation; Trust and Estates.
Number of lawyers (MN only): 12
Number of equity partners (MN only): 2

Robert Bennett, Timothy Schupp, Andrew Birrell,


Steve Gaskins, and Andrew Noel.

MANAGING PARTNERS
Robert Bennett, Timothy Schupp, Andrew
Birrell, Steve Gaskins and Andrew Noel.

MISSION STATEMENT
We have tried and won a myriad of cases:
from business and commercial cases to
products cases for the giants of U.S. industry;
from patent and federal trade cases to murder
cases where lives hung in the balance; from
personal injury cases to civil rights cases that
changed the legal landscape. We are ready to be
your lawyers, your or else.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Appellate
Practice; Aviation/Aerospace; Banking/Finance;
Civil Practice/Civil Rights; Class Actions;
Commercial Finance and Transactions;
Construction Law; Criminal Law; Employment/
Employee Benefits; Financial Services/
Institutions; General Tort Law; Intellectual

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

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Property; Litigation; Medical Malpractice;


Municipal/Local Government; Personal Injury;
Premises Liability; Product Liability; RICO;
Securities and Finance; White Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Steve Gaskins
Managing Partner
sgaskins@gaskinsbennett.com
Robert Bennett
Managing Partner
rbennett@gaskinsbennett.com

108
12Lawyers

MASCHKA, RIEDY & RIES, PLLP


201 N. Broad Street
Suite 200
Mankato, MN 56001
507-625-6600
www.mrr-law.com
Founded: 1999

Andrew Birrell
Managing Partner
abirrell@gaskinsbennett.com
Timothy Schupp
Managing Partner
tschupp@gaskinsbennett.com
Andrew Noel
Managing Partner
ANoel@gaskinsbennett.com

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Kathryn Bennett
Kbennett@gaskinsbennett.com
Number of lawyers (MN only):
12 (2 female, 10 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only):
8 (0 female, 8 male)
Total attorneys (worldwide): 12
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 1
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 7
Annual billable hours expected of
associates: 1,800
Associates starting salary as of
Jan. 1, 2016: $80,000
(plus discretionary bonus)
Company dress code: Business formal
dress policy

Renee C. Rubish

MANAGING PARTNER
Renee C. Rubish

MISSION STATEMENT
Maschka, Riedy & Ries Law Firm focuses on
cases that require complex civil litigation with
emphasis on personal injury law. This includes
clients who have suffered from an injury,
wrongful death, or medical malpractice. Our
personal injury lawyers work to ensure clients
receive expertise, compassion, respect and clear
direction. Issues are resolved, life is resumed.
Although some of our attorneys work primarily
in civil litigation, other attorneys have impressive
credentials and experience in varied areas of law
including business law, estate planning and real
estate. People and the healthy continuation of
their lives are the reason for our work.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Alternative Dispute Resolution; Business
Restructuring; Business Litigation; Business/
Corporate; Collections; Construction Law;
Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Municipal/
Local Government; Personal Injury; Product
Liability; Real Estate Litigation; Subrogation;
Trust and Estates.

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Annetta Skogen
annetta_skogen@mrr-law.com

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MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Number of lawyers (MN only):


12 (3 female, 9 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only):
7 (1 female, 6 male)
Total attorneys (worldwide): 12
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 3
Number of elevations in 2016
(MN only): 0
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 3
Number of non-paralegal support staff:
(MN only): 10
Hourly billing rates: $150 - $325

108
12Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only):


12 (2 female, 10 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only): 6
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 4
Number of paralegals (MN only): 7
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 13

108
12Lawyers

12Lawyers

GREGERSON, ROSOW, JOHNSON &


NILAN, LTD.
100 Washington Avenue South
Suite 1550
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-338-0755

HELEY, DUNCAN & MELANDER, PLLP


8500 Normandale Lake Boulevard
Suite 2110
Minneapolis, MN 55437
952-841-0001
Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding
Of Counsel): 12 (3 female, 9 male)

108
12Lawyers

108

JACKSON LEWIS P.C.


150 South Fifth Street
Suite 3500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-341-8131

12Lawyers

Number of lawyers (MN only):


12 (7 female, 5 male)

108
12Lawyers

730 2nd Ave S Ste 300


Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-0060
Number of lawyers (MN only): 12
Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7
Number of male lawyers (MN only): 5
Number of equity partners (MN only): 0
Total attorneys (worldwide): 12
Number of new hires in 2016 (MN only): 2
Number of new female hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of new male hires in 2016
(MN only): 1
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only): 2
Number of departures in 2016
(MN only - males): 2
Number of Of Counsel lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of paralegals (MN only): 0
Number of non-paralegal support staff
(MN only): 4
Number of minority lawyers
(MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (partners MN only): 0
Number of minority lawyers (non-partners
- MN only): 0

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding


Of Counsel): 12 (3 female, 9 male)
Number of equity partners (MN only): 6
Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1
Number of paralegals (MN only): 0

108

RATWIK, ROSZAK & MALONEY, P.A.

STICH, ANGELL, KREIDLER, UNKE &


SCATTERGOOD, P.A.
250 2nd Avenue South
Suite 120
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612/333-6251
Number of lawyers (MN only):
12 (5 female, 7 male)

RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD


11 Seventh Avenue North
St Cloud, MN 56302
320-251-1055

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

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PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


ADMINISTRATIVE

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

McGrann Shea Carnival

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 3

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14


Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

ADOPTION

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50


McGrann Shea Carnival

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32


Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 3


Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11
Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31
McGrann Shea Carnival
Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41
Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

AVIATION/AEROSPACE
Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30
Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

ANTITRUST AND TRADE REGULATION

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5


Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 3

AGRICULTURAL LAW

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 3

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30


Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 3

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

APPELLATE PRACTICE
Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

McGrann Shea Carnival

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

52

BANKING/FINANCE

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LAW

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16


Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 11
Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


BANKRUPTCY AND BUSINESS
RESTRUCTURING

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

McGrann Shea Carnival

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17


Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION

BUSINESS/CORPORATE

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4


Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

CASINOS AND GAMBLING

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

McGrann Shea Carnival

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25


Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

CIVIL PRACTICE/CIVIL RIGHTS


Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

McGrann Shea Carnival

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

CLASS ACTIONS

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

53

PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17


Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16


Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

EDUCATION

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Halunen Law ............................................. 46

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

COLLECTIONS

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

ELDER LAW

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

McGrann Shea Carnival

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

McGrann Shea Carnival

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41


Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19
Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

COMMERCIAL FINANCE AND


TRANSACTIONS

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32


Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

ELECTION, CAMPAIGN AND


POLITICAL LAW
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18


Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

CONSUMER LAW

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

McGrann Shea Carnival

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Halunen Law ............................................. 46

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

EMPLOYMENT

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

CRAFT BREWING INDUSTRY

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

EMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

CRIMINAL LAW

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

McGrann Shea Carnival

54

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


FALSE CLAIMS ACT/QUI TAM
LITIGATION

FRANCHISE/FRANCHISING

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Halunen Law ............................................. 46

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49


Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

FAMILY LAW

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

McGrann Shea Carnival

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

GENERAL TORT LAW

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

McGrann Shea Carnival

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENTAL/
REGULATED INDUSTRY

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29


Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

FINANCIAL SERVICES/INSTITUTIONS

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

GOVERNMENT REGULATION/
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

McGrann Shea Carnival

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

McGrann Shea Carnival

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12


McGrann Shea Carnival

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41


Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

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PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


HEALTH CARE/LIFE SCIENCES
Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Halunen Law ............................................. 46

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

McGrann Shea Carnival

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19


Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

LITIGATION

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9


Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

IMMIGRATION
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

INTERNATIONAL LAW/TRADE

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

INDIAN LAW
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12


Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

McGrann Shea Carnival

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

56

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

McGrann Shea Carnival

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4


Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50


Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25
Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS


Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

NATURAL RESOURCES

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13


Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

NO-FAULT
Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25


Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31
Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

MUNICIPAL/LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

NONPROFIT/CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATIONS

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29


Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18


Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50


Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17


Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

PREMISES LIABILITY

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 25

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

McGrann Shea Carnival

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14


McGrann Shea Carnival

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49


Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

PERSONAL INJURY
Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7


Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17


Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

PATENTS/TRADEMARKS

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30


Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

57

PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


PRIVATE EQUITY, EMERGING
GROWTH AND VENTURE CAPITAL

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5


Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

PUBLIC UTILITIES LAW

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17


Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Larkin Hoffman 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP 12

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION


Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 32

RICO
Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50

McGrann Shea Carnival


Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41
Winthrop & Weinstine 10

SECURITIES AND FINANCE


Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

PRODUCT LIABILITY
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

RAILROAD LAW

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49


Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 9

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Fox Rothschild LLP 13

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Larkin Hoffman 14

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28


Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39
Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

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Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4


Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

REAL ESTATE LAW

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

McGrann Shea Carnival

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16


Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26
Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12
Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31
McGrann Shea Carnival
Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41
Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19
Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34
Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

TAX LAW

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

McGrann Shea Carnival

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31


Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

SUBROGATION

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39


Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

TECHNOLOGY AND LICENSING

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

TRANSPORTATION
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

McGrann Shea Carnival


Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5


Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

TAX/BENEFITS/ERISA

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

McGrann Shea Carnival

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29


Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Patterson Thuente IP ................................. 32

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

TRUST AND ESTATES


Barnes & Thornburg LLP ............................ 30
Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9
Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5
Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49
Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17
Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4
Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16
Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26
Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

TOXIC TORT AND MASS TORT


LITIGATION

McGrann Shea Carnival

Bassford Remele, P.A. ................................ 18

Messerli & Kramer P.A. ............................... 19

Straughn & Lamb Chartered ................... 41

Blackwell Burke P.A. ................................... 43

Monroe Moxness Berg PA ........................... 34

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 33

Briggs and Morgan, P.A. ................................ 9

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................ 49

Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 33

Foley & Mansfield ...................................... 29

Winthrop & Weinstine ................................ 10

Larkin Hoffman ......................................... 14

Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ..................... 50

Fox Rothschild LLP .................................... 13


Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

MINNESOTAS LARGEST LAW FIRMS

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PRACTICE AREAS FOR MINNESOTA FIRMS


VACCINE INJURY LAW

WHITE COLLAR CRIME

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Lommen Abdo, P.A. .................................... 31

Dorsey & Whitney LLP .................................. 5

Brown & Carlson PA ................................... 28

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

Felhaber Larson, P.A. .................................. 17

WHISTLEBLOWER

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............ 50

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. ......... 36

Gray Plant Moot ........................................... 7

Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................. 26


Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................ 4

Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC ......................... 16

Halunen Law ............................................. 46

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Lindquist & Vennum LLP ............................ 12

Norton Rose Fulbright ................................ 39


Rinke Noonan, LTD. ................................... 33

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