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Gary A. Van Cleve is a seasoned trial attorney and an appellate advocate handling a full range of real estate-related litigation. Gary focuses on representing property owners in: (1) condemnation actions where either the government or a utility company takes private property for a public use through its power of eminent domain, (2) land use disputes with local governments typically involving zoning or permitting issues, and (3) property tax appeals.

Alana Bassin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alana practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Alana Bassin 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 Ala...

Gary C. Eidson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Gary C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Gary C. Eidson since 2007. 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 Gary C. Eidson is held by other lawyers.

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.

Mathew R. Korte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mathew R. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Mathew R. Korte 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 Mathew R. Korte is held by other lawyers.

William Michael, Jr. (“Bill”), Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Trial Practice Group, is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, having served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials in federal and state courts across the country. In recognition of his national trial reputation, Bill has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that represents the top 1% of trial lawyers in the United States. Th...

David L. Hashmall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. David L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Hashmall since 2012. 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 David L. Hashmall is held by other lawyers.

Mike Collyard is Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Affirmative Recovery Practice. He is a battle-tested trial lawyer who has won headline-grabbing cases, including the largest jury verdict in Minnesota history – a $564 million verdict. A trial lawyer from a national trial firm described Mike in the Star Tribune as “the best trial lawyer I have encountered in 42 years of practice…His ability to take complexity and reduce it to lay language for jurors is unmatched.” A ...

Experienced Minnesota Personal Injury Trial Attorney Paul Downes is a veteran Minnesota trial lawyer at SiebenCarey who has spent more than three decades helping injury victims and their families pursue justice after serious accidents, wrongful death , medical negligence , and other life-changing personal injuries . Known for his personalized approach and strong courtroom advocacy, he has built a reputation for combining compassionate client service with proven trial experience. Paul is a Cer...

Ailana McIntosh is an MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist and a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson. She has extensive legal and business experience representing clients in various transactional related matters, including commercial and residential real estate, for-profit and non-profit entity formation and governance, business mergers and acquisitions, leases, purchase agreements, and commercial contracts. Ailana’s clients include small, medium, and large businesses, financial in...