Bryan R. Freeman

Aram Desteian represents businesses in complex commercial litigation, and also counsels and defends other lawyers against a spectrum of professional liability claims. Aram Desteian’s commercial litigation practice includes representing businesses in a wide range of business disputes. As a professional liability attorney, he regularly helps other lawyers prevent and navigate lawsuits, investigations, board proceedings, and hearings involving legal ethics, legal malpractice, and other are...

Jason Kohlmeyer | Family Law Attorney | Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office, Chtd. Jason Kohlmeyer is a Family Law attorney based in Mankato, Minnesota, serving clients through Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office, Chtd. Raised in Northwest Minnesota, Jason learned the importance of responsibility and persistence at an early age while working summers on his uncle’s farm. While still in high school, he joined the Army Reserve and served as an Army Intelligence Analyst, developing skills that continue to in...

John M. Schmid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Schmid since 2026. 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 John M. Schmid is held by other lawyers.

Lucas J. Frasz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Lucas J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Lucas J. Frasz 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 Lucas J. Frasz is held by other lawyers.

Lorie Skjerven Gildea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Lorie Skjerven practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Lorie Skjerven Gildea 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 Lorie Skjerven Gildea is held by other lawyers.

Anthony Barthel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Anthony practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Barthel since 2026. 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 Anthony Barthel is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

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.

Marko J. Mrkonich focuses his practice on discrimination and other employment litigation, client counseling, and traditional labor law issues. He works primarily with clients in the manufacturing and retail industries, and has specific knowledge of matters that arise under: Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Family and Medical Leave Act The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notificat...

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...