David M. Robbins

“It is a tremendous honor being voted the 2020 Minneapolis Lawyer of the Year in family law. I am proud to be recognized as an effective advocate who has earned the respect of my peers. My commitment to professionalism, integrity, and diligence through serving my clients and the profession is unwavering.” People are often anxious and distraught as they anticipate the end of a relationship. My role is to be objective and provide skillful legal counsel through what can be a difficul...

Mary L. Ippel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law and Public Finance Law. Mary L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Mary L. Ippel 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 Mary L. Ippel is held by other lawyers.

Chuck has over 30 years of experience litigating complex commercial cases, with particular emphasis on the trial and appeal of insurance coverage disputes, including breach of contract, declaratory judgment and bad faith actions. Chuck was named in 2025, 2021, and 2016 by The Best Lawyers in America as its Minneapolis Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” He was also named as its 2019 and 2014 Minneapolis Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year...

Brian practices primarily with the firm’s litigation group and focuses on commercial, landlord-tenant, real estate, and employment litigation. He also draws upon his litigation experience to counsel his clients on methods of avoiding litigation in the first place. Brian represents a wide range of businesses and individuals involved in a variety of disputes, including disagreements over partnership, real estate, and asset purchase agreements, leases, mortgages, mechanic’s liens, an...

David S. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. David S. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Johnson 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 David S. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Max J. Schott II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Max J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Max J. Schott II since 2016. 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 Max J. Schott II is held by other lawyers.

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.

Cory P. Whalen is a partner and shareholder at SiebenCarey who represents individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout Minnesota. His practice encompasses serious motor vehicle and trucking accidents , product liability , medical malpractice , premises liability , construction and industrial accidents , and other complex injury claims. A Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist through the Minnesota State Bar Association , Cory has extensive experience purs...

Eric Hageman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Transportation Law. Eric practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Hageman 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 Eric Hageman is held by other lawyers.

David Schlesinger is a Minneapolis, Minnesota trial lawyer who represents employees in employment disputes and litigation . He has nearly 20 years of experience handling claims involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, employment agreements, non-compete provisions, trade secrets, and related business disputes. David practices with Schlesinger Kaster PLLC. David has been certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association in employment law. He has also received recognition from...