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Peter J. Coyle advises business and institutional clients on solving problems related to federal, state and local law and regulation. He represents clients before the Minnesota Legislature and state agencies, as well as cities, counties and townships, on a wide variety of business licensing, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental review and related matters. The main focus of his practice is advising land owners, developers and contractors who are seeking local and state regulatory a...

William Michael, Jr. (“Bill”), Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Trial Practice Group, is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, having served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials in federal and state courts across the country. In recognition of his national trial reputation, Bill has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that represents the top 1% of trial lawyers in the United States. Th...

Anthony Barthel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Anthony, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Janet Stellpflug, founding partner of Stellpflug Law PLLC, has more than 30 years of experience defending corporate clients in a variety of civil matters and arbitration proceedings. Her practice is focused on defense of complex construction and product liability litigation. She is devoted to client-driven results, whether the need is risk prevention, early resolution or trial. Her substantial civil trial and arbitration experience includes serving as first chair for more than 30 jury trials ...

“A well-written real estate document should read with ease like a good book, without the need for re-reading paragraphs to understand the content. It should have clarity and flow.” With more than 30 years of experience and focusing on attention to detail, I strive to spot issues and help clients avoid potential landmines, such as future landlord and tenant disputes. I understand the need to balance legal issues with business practicalities in order to achieve effective results. My...

Chris Mumm is a business lawyer and a deal maker. He has deep experience with challenging business issues and represents clients especially with respect to mergers and acquisitions, capital structuring, deal management, corporate financing transactions (including private placements) and employment law matters. Chris’s experience includes a wide range of transactional matters, from single-location acquisitions to large, multi-unit, multi-jurisdictional transactions. During his time with ...

Piyumi Samaratunga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Immigration Law. Piyumi, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Piyumi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Radke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Mark, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wynne C. S. Reece is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Wynne C. S., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wynne C. S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yuri B. Berndt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Yuri B., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuri B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.