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Kyle Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation. His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes. As a tort litigator, Kyle concentrates on complex cases that involve wrongful death, serious bodily injury, and substantial property damage. Kyle has significant experience ...

Margaret H. Garborg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Margaret H. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret H. Garborg since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Margaret H. Garborg is held by other lawyers.

Rob Stefonowicz is an experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate. Rob is the chair of the Larkin Hoffman’s real estate litigation practice group. He advises clients on real estate, eminent domain, land use, environmental and construction-related disputes. Rob has extensive experience in eminent domain (condemnation) matters and has served as the chair of the Eminent Domain Section of the Hennepin County Bar Association (Minnesota’s largest district bar association). He was ...

Anthony Remick is a partner in Hellmuth & Johnson’s Litigation practice group. His extensive litigation experience allows him to reasonably negotiate potential resolutions early in a dispute while being ready and willing to proceed through litigation when necessary. He has handled a wide variety of cases in multiple states through both the state and federal courts. While Anthony is ready to address nearly any civil litigation issue, his practice focuses primarily on the areas of mul...

Sawan Patel is a shareholder and the chair of the Corporate and Transactions department at Larkin Hoffman. He helps businesses grow by protecting their interests, promoting and selling their products and services, and franchising their brands. Clients appreciate his ability to provide responsive legal solutions that make practical business sense. As a business and franchise attorney, Sawan ensures that his clients are protected from startup through all phases of their growth. Sawan advises cl...

Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, Shawn has always had a strong drive to foster a just society. Shawn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where he received his degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Later, Shawn would go on to secure his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 2008. Recognized for his s...

Karen M. Charlson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Karen M. Charlson since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karen M. Charlson is held by other lawyers.

Norman M. Abramson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Norman M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Norman M. Abramson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Norman M. Abramson is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Zech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Paul J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Zech since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Paul J. Zech is held by other lawyers.

Chuck has over 30 years of experience litigating complex commercial cases, with particular emphasis on the trial and appeal of insurance coverage disputes, including breach of contract, declaratory judgment and bad faith actions. Chuck was named in 2025, 2021, and 2016 by The Best Lawyers in America as its Minneapolis Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” He was also named as its 2019 and 2014 Minneapolis Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year...