Dominic J. "Dom" Cecere

When faced with a challenge that seems impossible, I am determined to find a solution. I keep going. That is my personal commitment to you, and persistence pays off. I advise a diverse range of businesses of all sizes, and individuals at all levels—at every stage—regarding: business formation mergers and acquisitions reorganizations distribution, supply and other commercial transactions employment relationships general contract matters. Whether you are struggling with contract iss...

Nick wins cases for clients and helps them favorably resolve disputes, including complex partnership, corporate governance, finance, and deal disputes. As a first-chair trial lawyer who has tried more than 30 jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, when a rare business case goes to trial, other law firms and clients ask him to join or lead the trial team. Nick splits his time between Barack Ferrazzano’s Minneapolis and Chicago offices, although he regularly appears in courts across...

As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after...

Chad Stepan serves as Chair of the firm’s Catastrophic Loss Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including fires, explosions, structural failures, mechanical failures, product failures and other catastrophic losses and construction-related incidents across the United States. He has handled numerous multi-million dollar claims, including major industrial explosions and fires, and construction and design matters. Chad investigates these incidents and provid...

David R. Melloh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. David R., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harry Sieben has been with his law firm for 47 years. It has been built into one of Minnesota’s largest and most successful personal injury law firms by fighting for the rights of injured people. Harry has conducted jury trials resulting in record verdicts. He has recognition from state and national organizations for his success. He has consistently been selected by peers as a Super Lawyer, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell , the most respected directory in th...

Lucas J. Frasz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Lucas J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lucas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron M. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Aaron M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce J. Douglas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bruce J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruce J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the State and a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He was named as one of the Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense and also named as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Minnesota. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics every year since 1991. Mr. Mauzy is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Trial Spe...