John Carlson

Nicole focuses her practice primarily on professional liability defense for healthcare providers, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, and others, as well as long-term care litigation. She handles a wide variety of claims, including those alleging negligence and lack of informed consent, as well as claims involving health care providers in administrative proceedings before their respective licensing boards. Nicole has successfully represented clients in all phases of civil l...

George E. Chronic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. George E., who practices law in Mankato, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Zech is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Paul J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Matthew D. Tomback is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Matthew 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 Matthew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul is a skilled trial attorney whose practice is focused on helping injured railroad workers obtain fair compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. He understands the strategy and tactics required to level the playing field for his clients who bravely bring claims against multi-billion-dollar railroads. Paul excels at his trial work and has mastered the ability to artfully present his case to the jury during a trial, which is reflected in his most recent $8 million dolla...

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

Gary Speier is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. He provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations, and IP due diligence. Gary provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international, and foreign ju...

John M. Schmid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. John M., 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 John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard J. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Law. Richard J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.