Joe M. Winebrenner

Karl focuses his practice on advising small to medium-sized businesses on a variety of contract matters and commercial disputes. His background in construction makes him particularly well suited for real estate transactions and commercial litigation for clients in the real estate, construction and banking industries. Karl’s perspective on client relations: I feel a real rapport with those in construction and real estate businesses. My family owned and operated a small construction compa...

Bill Griffith advises local and national clients on legal and policy issues affecting land use, zoning, real estate, environmental review, municipal law, regulatory matters and government relations. He has served as legal counsel to Mall of America in all its phases and serves as city attorney for the city of Columbus. He is a trusted advisor on real estate development and public funding for both private clients and municipalities. Bill is a is a frequent speaker at seminars on land use, zoni...

“I am compelled by family law because on every level, it is about people’s lives. The most important thing a family law attorney can do is to know the client’s story. I am devoted to understanding your history, current priorities, and future goals, so that I can strategically advocate for you at this trying time in your life.” Empowering my clients is paramount. My goal is to ensure you know the process, the laws, and how they apply to your circumstances, so you can ma...

Dennis L. Knoer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Dennis L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis L. Knoer 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 Dennis L. Knoer is held by other lawyers.

Piyumi Samaratunga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Immigration Law. Piyumi practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Piyumi Samaratunga since 2023. 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 Piyumi Samaratunga is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Baird is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Stephen practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Baird since 2012. 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 Stephen Baird is held by other lawyers.

Steve works extensively with commercial landlords and tenants on the negotiation and drafting of leases and related agreements for space in high-rise office buildings and shopping centers throughout the country. He also represents developers, institutional owners and property managers on commercial real estate acquisitions and financings of all sizes and complexity. Appreciated for his ability to listen and combine unique ideas and perspectives, Steve knows how to identify and integrate the n...

Bob Abdo is Executive Vice President of Lommen Abdo Law Firm. He brings a wide variety of background and experience, giving him a practical and substantive perspective to advise clients. He acts as general outside counsel to a variety of businesses. Bob represents start-up, emerging and growing private and publicly held businesses. He provides legal, transactional, estate and family planning, business strategy and long-term planning, counseling and advice to varied businesses, organizations a...

John Holper is an experienced construction and real estate trial attorney. John has more than 30 years of experience representing commercial and residential owners, commercial landlords and tenants, lenders, business entities, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, and engineers. John works with his clients not only when a dispute arises but also on the front end by applying his litigation experience to help draft and negotiate construction-related contacts i...

Stuart L. Goldenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stuart founded his first law firm in 1986 with the idea that injury law should value client service and dignity above everything else. He has litigated some of the largest pharmaceutical, personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability cases in the country- including cases involving wrongful death, brain...