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Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, Shawn has always had a strong drive to foster a just society. Shawn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where he received his degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Later, Shawn would go on to secure his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 2008. Recognized for his s...

Katie Welsch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Katie practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Katie Welsch since 2024. 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 Katie Welsch is held by other lawyers.

Scott M. Rusert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Scott M. Rusert 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 Scott M. Rusert is held by other lawyers.

Bob Abdo is Executive Vice President of Lommen Abdo Law Firm. He brings a wide variety of background and experience, giving him a practical and substantive perspective to advise clients. He acts as general outside counsel to a variety of businesses. Bob represents start-up, emerging and growing private and publicly held businesses. He provides legal, transactional, estate and family planning, business strategy and long-term planning, counseling and advice to varied businesses, organizations a...

Matthew E. "Matt" Steinbrink is a partner and shareholder at SiebenCarey who represents individuals and families throughout Minnesota in personal injury and wrongful death cases. His practice includes claims involving car , motorcycle , boating , ATV , trucking , and tractor-trailer accidents, as well as medical malpractice , product liability , premises liability , and liquor liability. Matt joined SiebenCarey in 2012 and has built his practice around helping injured people navigate the lega...

Aaron Pederson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Aaron practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron Pederson 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 Aaron Pederson is held by other lawyers.

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...

“When I meet with someone for the first time, they are on edge and their life is unraveling. It’s never going to be the same. My role is to calmly help them understand and successfully navigate the process, and to move forward with their lives.” The law can seem cold and impersonal, but in every family law case, hearts are involved. I form trusted relationships with my clients—spouses, parents, and grandparents—to ensure you feel important and respected. I active...

Stephanie D. Sarantopoulos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephanie D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie D. Sarantopoulos 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 Stephanie D. Sarantopoulos is hel...

Barbara Jean D'Aquila is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Barbara Jean practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara Jean D'Aquila since 2001. 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 Barbara Jean D'Aquila is held by other lawy...