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Brandon Thompson’s entire legal career has been dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered tragedy as a result of medical negligence. There is no greater professional honor for Brandon than being asked to help people when they are facing the darkest times of their lives. Brandon is one of the foremost trial lawyers of his generation. He has won numerous multi-million jury trials – including the largest medical malpractice or personal injury jury verdict i...

Daniel J. Ballintine is a shareholder at Larkin Hoffman with more than 25 years of experience collaborating with businesses to develop and deliver successful litigation strategies involving employment claims. His practice covers virtually every type of employment-related case, including non-competition agreements, trade secrets, discrimination, sexual harassment, overtime, FMLA and other claims in state and federal court. Dan also has a niche specialty handling cases that involve temporary re...

Sarah M. Hoffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Sarah M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah M. Hoffman 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 Sarah M. Hoffman is held by other lawyers.

Sam’s practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies involving complex technologies. Sam has litigated patent disputes in federal district courts across the country, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Inter Partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and other disputed matters before the patent office. Sam also advises technolog...

Charles E. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Charles E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Charles E. Jones since 2021. 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 Charles E. Jones is held by othe...

Tamara O’Neill Moreland advises clients on complex litigation involving land use, environmental issues, construction, real estate and appellate advocacy. For over 25 years, she has litigated cases to successful conclusions against city and state agencies in state and federal court and successfully handled a wide variety of appeals. Tamara is a MSBA Board Certified Real Property Specialist. At Larkin Hoffman, she serves as Ethics Counsel. She was also the past Chair of the Professional D...

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...

Andrew James is an accomplished trial lawyer and litigator who has won cases big and small from coast to coast. Drew harnesses substantial courtroom and litigation experience, as well as experience as in-house counsel, to resolve his clients’ thorniest issues. He also proactively advises clients to avoid disputes altogether. Drew passionately represents his clients in all varieties of civil and business litigation, employment (both litigation and advice and counsel), education, and civi...

Jeremy C. Stier is a partner with Hellmuth & Johnson and practices in the areas of trust and estate planning, business and corporate transactions, real estate, farm and business succession planning, and agricultural law. He develops innovative legal solutions to solve clients’ complex issues and achieve their unique personal and business objectives. His extensive legal knowledge enables him to work with business owners and farmers on matters ranging from business agreements and corp...

Lauren E. Lonergan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Insurance. Lauren E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren E. Lonergan since 2010. 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 Lauren E. Lonergan is held by othe...