Brett D. Kelley

Brenda Sauro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Construction. Brenda, who practices law in Woodbury, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brenda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yuri B. Berndt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Yuri B. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Yuri B. Berndt since 2013. 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 Yuri B. Berndt is held by other lawyers.

Tamara O’Neill Moreland advises clients on complex litigation involving land use, environmental issues, construction, real estate and appellate advocacy. For over 25 years, she has litigated cases to successful conclusions against city and state agencies in state and federal court and successfully handled a wide variety of appeals. Tamara is a MSBA Board Certified Real Property Specialist. At Larkin Hoffman, she serves as Ethics Counsel. She was also the past Chair of the Professional D...

Katie Welsch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Katie practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Katie Welsch 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 Katie Welsch is held by other lawyers.

Julia Douglass is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Julia practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Julia Douglass 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 Julia Douglass is held by other lawyers.

Tara C. Norgard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Tara C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Tara C. Norgard since 2015. 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 Tara C. Norgard is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin W. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Benjamin W. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin W. Johnson since 2027. 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 Benjamin W. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

For the past two decades, Debra has focused her practice in the area of employment litigation and counseling, where she regularly assists employers with all aspects of employment matters. She helps employers navigate through the complicated and often-technical myriad of state, federal and local statutes and laws impacting employment decisions from the hiring process to performance evaluations, discipline, and separations, as well as litigation arising from all of those stages. Debra also devo...

When facing the uncertainty of divorce or other family issues, Vija provides her clients with peace of mind. Vija's advocacy is set apart by a confidence and compassion that seeks practical solutions to issues that keep her clients up at night. With years of experience and wins from Minnesota's trial courts to its Supreme Court, Vija's clients know she has what it takes to protect them and what they value most. Vija recognizes that, for clients going through a divorce or other family law matt...

Joel Hilgendorf is a partner in the real estate practice group of Hellmuth & Johnson. He is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist. Joel counsels banks, businesses, individuals, and community associations in all legal issues related to real estate, including sale, purchase, leasing, and financing of residential and commercial property.