John A. Burton, Jr.

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.

Robert L. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Robert L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Robert L. Smith 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 Robert L. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Kristin Stastny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Kristin practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Stastny 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 Kristin Stastny is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan Engel brings years of experience in family court litigation which includes divorce, custody, and other related matters. Jonathan is a child-centric attorney who is passionate about children and helping families find solutions. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Jonathan worked as a clerk for a judge and gained insight on how the court decides cases. He then was an attorney for a nationally recognized nonprofit with a role focused on highly litigated family court matters. This p...

Britt M. Gilbertson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Britt M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Britt M. Gilbertson since 2022. 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 Britt M. Gilbertson is held by other lawyers.

Kyle Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation. His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes. As a tort litigator, Kyle concentrates on complex cases that involve wrongful death, serious bodily injury, and substantial property damage. Kyle has significant experience ...

Robert Brabbit brings more than two decades of experience representing individuals in complex personal injury matters. Since joining Sieben Carey in 2017, he has continued a long-standing career advocating for plaintiffs in civil litigation, with a focus on workers' compensation , motor vehicle accidents, product liability , and wrongful death claims. His work also extends to asbestos-related cases , including those involving mesothelioma , asbestosis, and lung cancer. Before joining the firm...

Richard T. Ostlund is a senior business trial lawyer at Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , shareholder rights , corporate governance disputes, fiduciary duty claims, fraud matters , banking litigation, employment disputes , insurance coverage matters, and other complex business controversies. Over the course of more than three decades, Rich has represented companies, private equity firms, boards of direct...

Paul J. Zech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Paul J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Zech since 2003. 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 Paul J. Zech is held by other lawyers.

John P. Boyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. John P. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Boyle 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 John P. Boyle is held by other lawyers.