Heather Bailey

“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...

Brendan has spent his entire career helping people seriously injured and their families. He began as part of a trial team working on behalf of a woman who lost fetal twins and the family of a man who died, both as a result of contaminated deli meat. Driven by that formative experience, he focused his practice on food poisoning cases and has represented people throughout the country. Over the past fifteen years, he has litigated countless product liability and food poisoning cases and achieved...

Steve works extensively with commercial landlords and tenants on the negotiation and drafting of leases and related agreements for space in high-rise office buildings and shopping centers throughout the country. He also represents developers, institutional owners and property managers on commercial real estate acquisitions and financings of all sizes and complexity. Appreciated for his ability to listen and combine unique ideas and perspectives, Steve knows how to identify and integrate the n...

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

Richard T. Ostlund is a senior business trial lawyer at Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , shareholder rights , corporate governance disputes, fiduciary duty claims, fraud matters , banking litigation, employment disputes , insurance coverage matters, and other complex business controversies. Over the course of more than three decades, Rich has represented companies, private equity firms, boards of direct...

Bradley J. Walz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Privacy and Data Security Law and Trademark Law. Bradley J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley J. Walz 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 Bradley J. Walz is held by other lawyers.

“My priority is to develop a deep understanding of your unique situation. Gaining that insight allows me to deliver the best options to meet your needs so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.” I represent business owners, executives, athletes, politicians, physicians, financial advisors, and other professionals who need a strong advocate to help navigate difficult family transitions. Whether a complex financial matter or a thorny child custody issue, my clients ap...

Ronald Gardner is a partner at the top franchisee law firm Dady & Gardner, P.A. Hehas represented businesses in virtually all fifty states, including both single-owner and multi-unit franchisees. He has handled issues of unlawful termination, encroachment, and the franchisor's failure to comply with requirements of the FTC and state governments. He is also a nationally known speaker on franchise law and the Past Chair of the ABA's Forum on Franchising.

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.

Tim is a skilled trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience before state and federal courts—both in Minnesota and across the country. The key to his record of litigation achievements is his grasp of the technical issues and his high-level understanding of the complexities of the law. In his products liability litigation defense practice, Tim defends product liability cases and commercial cases for manufacturers in a number of industries, including: Power generation/energy Consum...