Jason W. Pfeiffer

Michael Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care. Michael, who practices law in Oakdale, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

When facing the uncertainty of divorce or other family issues, Vija provides her clients with peace of mind. Vija's advocacy is set apart by a confidence and compassion that seeks practical solutions to issues that keep her clients up at night. With years of experience and wins from Minnesota's trial courts to its Supreme Court, Vija's clients know she has what it takes to protect them and what they value most. Vija recognizes that, for clients going through a divorce or other family law matt...

Paul M. Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paul M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Whether working with business or individuals, Carol brings a formidable array of talents to advocate for and advance her clients. They include a thorough knowledge of the law, strong analytical skills, and a deep commitment to advocating for her clients and protecting their interests in areas including: Cannabis Business Litigation Business Advisor Probate Litigation Banking & Finance Appeals Carol’s practice focuses on advising and guiding businesses through planning and developmen...

Robert L. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Robert L., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bryant D. Tchida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Bryant D., 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 Bryant D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rob focuses his practice on insurance coverage and complex environmental litigation— especially cases involving environmental claims made under a wide variety of insurance policies. When the environmental claims involve a catastrophic event, he represents insurers and insured in both defending against such claims and their efforts to recover funds from legally responsible third parties. He’s currently leveraging that experience by providing his advice and counsel to insurers faced...

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...

Norman M. Abramson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Norman M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Norman M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chuck has over 30 years of experience litigating complex commercial cases, with particular emphasis on the trial and appeal of insurance coverage disputes, including breach of contract, declaratory judgment and bad faith actions. Chuck was named in 2025, 2021, and 2016 by The Best Lawyers in America as its Minneapolis Mass Tort Litigation/Class Action – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year.” He was also named as its 2019 and 2014 Minneapolis Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year...