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Roberta B. Walburn has focused her legal career on complex, high-stakes litigation. Most notably, she played a pivotal role in the Minnesota tobacco litigation, representing the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in their groundbreaking lawsuit against the tobacco industry. After four years of litigation—including unearthing more than 30 million pages of internal documents, litigation of crime-fraud issues, more than a dozen unsuccessful interlocutory appeals...

Michael M. Lafeber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Michael M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Lafeber since 2018. 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 Michael M. Lafeber is held by other lawyers.

Anthony Remick is a partner in Hellmuth & Johnson’s Litigation practice group. His extensive litigation experience allows him to reasonably negotiate potential resolutions early in a dispute while being ready and willing to proceed through litigation when necessary. He has handled a wide variety of cases in multiple states through both the state and federal courts. While Anthony is ready to address nearly any civil litigation issue, his practice focuses primarily on the areas of mul...

Thomas F. Coleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Thomas F. practices law in Coon Rapids, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas F. Coleman 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 Thomas F. Coleman is held by other lawyers.

Kristy is a partner at Dady & Gardner, P.A. , representing franchisees, distributors and dealers in disputes with their franchisors and suppliers. Kristy graduated summa cum laude in 2002 from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, and is a 2006 summa cum laude graduate of Hamline University School of Law. Kristy has been with the Firm since 2005. She contributed extensive research, writing and editing to the 2006 Annual Franchise and Distribution Law Developments, which was authored ...

Benjamin W. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Benjamin W. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin W. Johnson 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 Benjamin W. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Managing partner of the Minneapolis office and co-chair of the firm’s Asset Revitalization and Special Servicer teams, Connie Lahn represents Fortune 500 companies and other business concerns across the country on bankruptcy law, workouts, equipment leasing, foreclosures, real estate remedies, commercial mortgage-backed securities defaults matters, including all related litigation, as well as in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) matters. Connie has represented financial institutions, credit...

Anne Regan advocates for private and public clients in large-scale commercial and employment litigation across the country, in cases involving the health care, medical device, pharmaceutical, food and agriculture, financial services, transportation, insurance, and manufacturing sectors. She has experience in all aspects of pre-trial and appellate practice, as well as class action and multi-district litigation. Anne has represented businesses and individuals in complex litigation involving ant...

Gary A. Renneke is recognized by his peers as a leading attorney in Minnesota in real estate transactions. He has extensive experience in all facets of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing transactions, as well as new development and construction projects. Gary has advised clients in commercial transactions involving millions of square feet and valued in the billions of dollars. He has represented property owners, developers, investors, retail center op...

John P. Boyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. John P. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Boyle 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 John P. Boyle is held by other lawyers.