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Thomas G. Wallrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Thomas G. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas G. Wallrich since 2021. 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 Thomas G. Wallrich is held by other lawyers.

Kodi J. Verhalen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Kodi J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kodi J. Verhalen 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 Kodi J. Verhalen is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Morris defends financial institutions and firms against consumer and regulatory lawsuits and advises businesses on compliance with federal credit and collection laws. He also defends attorneys, engineers, and other professionals, and represents businesses and individuals in commercial and employment disputes. Mr. Morris has litigated to trial complex business cases with at-risk amounts in excess of $200 million and has successfully resolved claims involving hundreds of thousands o...

Barry Landy is an accomplished trial lawyer at Ciresi Conlin, renowned for his expertise in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on trade secrets, antitrust, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership and shareholders disputes, trademark claims, fraud, business torts, financial services litigation, and class actions. He represents businesses and individuals nationwide in high‑stakes disputes in federal and state courts. He serves as Chair of the firm’s b...

Heather L. Marx is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Heather L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Heather L. Marx 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 Heather L. Marx is held by other lawyers.

Janel M. Dressen is a shareholder at Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She represents businesses, shareholders, owners, and executives in complex commercial disputes, with a practice that includes Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice . Clients and colleagues describe Janel as a thoughtful and determined advocate who approaches each matter with careful preparation, strategic analysis, and a practical understanding of her clients’ business...

Jonathan Engel brings years of experience in family court litigation which includes divorce, custody, and other related matters. Jonathan is a child-centric attorney who is passionate about children and helping families find solutions. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Jonathan worked as a clerk for a judge and gained insight on how the court decides cases. He then was an attorney for a nationally recognized nonprofit with a role focused on highly litigated family court matters. This p...

Brian Melendez is a veteran litigator with more than two decades of experience in trial and appellate practice, and a former president of the Minnesota State Bar Association. His practice focuses on consumer-credit litigation and business torts. He has defended consumer-financial-services providers in more than 300 cases in over 40 states. Brian was named by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2002 as one of the Top Ten Attorneys of the Year; he won the award a second time in 2008, only the second p...

John Holper is an experienced construction and real estate trial attorney. John has more than 30 years of experience representing commercial and residential owners, commercial landlords and tenants, lenders, business entities, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, and engineers. John works with his clients not only when a dispute arises but also on the front end by applying his litigation experience to help draft and negotiate construction-related contacts i...

Thomas J. Basting Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Thomas J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Basting Jr. 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 Thomas J. Basting Jr. is held by other lawyers.