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

Bradley A. Pederson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Bradley A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley A. Pederson 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 Bradley A. Pederson is held by other lawyers.

Scott Blake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Scott practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Blake since 2026. 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 Blake is held by other lawyers.

Hugh D. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Hugh D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Hugh D. Brown 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 Hugh D. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Mark Whitmore is a trial lawyer who represents and counsels health systems and other businesses and professionals in litigation, risk management, licensing, governmental investigations, and compliance matters. A sought-after litigator, Mr. Whitmore represents a majority of the health systems in the Twin Cities, including their outstate locations. He takes pride in seeing each matter through conclusion and partners closely with his clients to achieve their goals anywhere from conference rooms ...

Mark Olive is an experienced and accomplished workers' compensation attorney. Martindale-Hubbell, the most respected directory in the legal community, gave Mark an AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating for both professional skills and ethics - the highest designation available in both categories. In addition, Mark has been selected for Super Lawyer honors regularly since 2000 and most recently again in 2013. Super Lawyer honorees are selected from an annual survey and the distinction is bestowed on less t...

Chad Johnson is a founding partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, and serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. He founded Hellmuth & Johnson after just two years of practice, growing the firm on the strength of its loyal clients and experienced attorneys to become one of the 20 largest law firms in Minnesota. Chad represents a broad range of businesses, corporations, limited liability entities and individuals in pursuit of their business, real estate and transaction goals. He is admitted ...

Gary A. Renneke is recognized by his peers as a leading attorney in Minnesota in real estate transactions. He has extensive experience in all facets of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing transactions, as well as new development and construction projects. Gary has advised clients in commercial transactions involving millions of square feet and valued in the billions of dollars. He has represented property owners, developers, investors, retail center op...

“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 ...

Kenneth D. Suzan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Kenneth D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth D. Suzan 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 Kenneth D. Suzan is held by other lawyers.