Brian Thompson

Nicole focuses her practice primarily on professional liability defense for healthcare providers, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, and others, as well as long-term care litigation. She handles a wide variety of claims, including those alleging negligence and lack of informed consent, as well as claims involving health care providers in administrative proceedings before their respective licensing boards. Nicole has successfully represented clients in all phases of civil l...

George E. Chronic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. George E. practices law in Mankato, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized George E. Chronic 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 George E. Chronic is held by other law...

Jeffrey W. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Jeffrey W. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey W. Jones 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 Jeffrey W. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Kerry L. Middleton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kerry L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry L. Middleton since 2019. 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 Kerry L. Middleton is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy C. Stier is a partner with Hellmuth & Johnson and practices in the areas of trust and estate planning, business and corporate transactions, real estate, farm and business succession planning, and agricultural law. He develops innovative legal solutions to solve clients’ complex issues and achieve their unique personal and business objectives. His extensive legal knowledge enables him to work with business owners and farmers on matters ranging from business agreements and corp...

Andrew Carlson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Andrew practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Carlson 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 Andrew Carlson is held by other lawyers.

Robert E. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Robert E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Wilson 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 Robert E. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Joshua A. Hasko is a shareholder with Messerli Kramer and serves as the firm’s President. Hasko has been an active member of the firm’s board of directors and served as chair of the Business Litigation Department. Josh is consistently included on the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, which recognizes the top 2.5% of lawyers in the State and has been named to Super Lawyer’s® Top 100 List since 2016. He is also recognized for his work in commercial litigation in the 2020 ...

Robert A. McLeod is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Robert A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. McLeod since 2023. 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 Robert A. McLeod is held by other lawyers.

Brad advises on family and closely held business issues that range from the routine to the complex, including creation, financing, acquisitions, buy/sell arrangements, negotiation of contracts and joint ventures, sale of assets and stock and succession planning. In addition, he helps clients plan the distribution of their assets in a variety of areas beyond the typical trusts and wills, counseling on the advantages of sophisticated tax and charitable planning, leveraged gifting and foreign as...