James L. "Jim" Baillie

Managing partner of the Minneapolis office and co-chair of the firm’s Asset Revitalization and Special Servicer teams, Connie Lahn represents Fortune 500 companies and other business concerns across the country on bankruptcy law, workouts, equipment leasing, foreclosures, real estate remedies, commercial mortgage-backed securities defaults matters, including all related litigation, as well as in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) matters. Connie has represented financial institutions, credit...

Jeffery Haff is a Partner at Dady & Gardner . Jeff has successfully resolved, through litigation and arbitration, hundreds of contract and business disputes on behalf of his clients resulting in millions of dollars of settlements and awards for wronged dealers, distributors and franchisees. Honored with numerous accolades within the area of franchise law, he is also a regular speaker at the ABA Forum on Franchising's Annual Legal Symposium.

Craig Brandt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Craig, 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 Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joni champions the rights of employees in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination , harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower issues , fueled by a passion for giving a voice to the oppressed within the workplace. As an exceptional advocate for her clients is Joni consistently demonstrates her ability to truly understand her clients unique situations through authentic listening. Joni takes the time to truly understand each client’s unique situation and objectives, crafting ...

Timothy S. Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Timothy S., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey S. Sheridan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Jeffrey S., who practices law in Eagan, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Mark Dady is the Managing Partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A . Mark represents franchisees and dealers in all stages of their relationships with their franchisors/manufacturers, including negotiating the terms of his clients’ franchise/dealer agreements and litigating issues related to pre-sale misrepresentations and termination/non-renewal disputes. Mark has been a speaker at the ABA Forum on Franchising and has been published in a number of franchise periodicals.

Neal T. Buethe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Neal T., 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 Neal T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chad Stepan serves as Chair of the firm’s Catastrophic Loss Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including fires, explosions, structural failures, mechanical failures, product failures and other catastrophic losses and construction-related incidents across the United States. He has handled numerous multi-million dollar claims, including major industrial explosions and fires, and construction and design matters. Chad investigates these incidents and provid...

David E. Kirkman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. David E., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.