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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.

George R. Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. George R. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized George R. Wood since 2020. 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 George R. Wood is held by other lawyers.

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...

Thomas J. Conlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Conlin since 2014. 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 J. Conlin is held by other la...

Karen M. Charlson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Karen M. Charlson 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 Karen M. Charlson is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey M. Montpetit is a shareholder at SiebenCarey whose practice focuses on complex personal injury , wrongful death , medical and professional malpractice , civil rights , police misconduct, product liability , premises liability, trucking and automobile collisions , insurance litigation, and other high-stakes injury claims. For more than 27 years, he has represented individuals and families facing life-changing injuries, helping them pursue justice against insurance companies, corporatio...

Christopher Carlisle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Christopher practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Carlisle 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 Christopher Carlisle is held by other lawyers.

“I believe that attorneys should treat their clients with dignity and respect, in the same way they would want one of their own family members treated while going through this difficult process.” I am the calm eye of the storm providing clients with empathy and unwavering confidence to navigate this overwhelming time in their lives. It sounds basic, yet it’s true—helping people is the most rewarding part of my job. I enjoy talking with people and finding common ground ...

Brian Hayes is a partner at Carlson Caspers who offers successful companies skilled guidance for many complex intellectual property issues. Brian’s expertise includes IP and patent litigation, licensing, monetization, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses. Brian works with innovative companies in a variety of market sectors relating to medical devices, computer software and hardware, and agricultural businesses. Brian thoroughly understands the business climate of his clients and th...

Bob focuses his practice on the representation of plaintiffs in complex personal injury cases in state and federal courts throughout the Midwest. He has extensive experience in cases involving medical negligence and product defect and has tried virtually all types of personal injury matters. He has also handled commercial, insurance, trust and estate, and class action lawsuits. Bob is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Interna...