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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.

Gina K. Janeiro is office managing principal and the office litigation manager of the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She is certified as a Labor and Employment law specialist through the Minnesota State Bar Association. Gina practices in all aspects of employment law and advises and represents clients in the areas of discrimination and harassment, disability management, employment contracts, wage and hour compliance, commission claims, noncompetition litigation, drug tes...

Randy LeNeave is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with a record of numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and recoveries. He serves as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Board of Trial Advocates, and International Society of Barristers, and as a board member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA). Randy’s practice includes a special focus on representing injured railroad workers under the FELA (Federal Employers’ Lia...

Joseph W. Winkels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Joseph W. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph W. Winkels since 2024. 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 Joseph W. Winkels 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...

Marko J. Mrkonich focuses his practice on discrimination and other employment litigation, client counseling, and traditional labor law issues. He works primarily with clients in the manufacturing and retail industries, and has specific knowledge of matters that arise under: Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Family and Medical Leave Act The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notificat...

Scott M. Flaherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Scott M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Scott M. Flaherty 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 Scott M. Flaherty is held by other lawyers.

Henry Pfutzenreuter is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in high-stakes franchise, distribution, employment, and commercial litigation. Outside the courtroom, he combines his litigation experience with practical, client-focused guidance to develop creative solutions for mitigating risk and maximizing business objectives. Henry represents a diverse range of clients—from closely held and publicly traded companies to emerging and international franchisors—guiding them through ...

James M. Susag counsels clients regarding franchise, dealer and contract disputes. He has extensive first-chair trial experience, representing clients in numerous jury and bench trials, arbitrations, administrative proceedings and appeals. Some of his recent successes include enforcement of franchise and dealer agreements in federal district courts in California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and in domestic and international arbitration.

Julie A. Drewes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Julie A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Julie A. Drewes 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 Julie A. Drewes is held by other lawyers.