John M. Koneck

Arleen Nand represents commercial, cooperative, development and investment banks, as well as hedge funds, private equity firms, and corporations in cross-border and domestic financings. Arleen has structured, drafted, and negotiated more than $40 billion of investment grade, leveraged finance and commercial paper transactions. Arleen has served as lead counsel on numerous financings, including cross-border credit facilities, securitizations, syndicated loan transactions, credit-linked notes, ...

Jacob W. Steen is a shareholder at Larkin Hoffman and head of the firm’s real estate and land use department. He advises and represents businesses, developers, and property owners seeking government approvals, including zoning, environmental, real estate, and other regulatory matters. Jake's clients include data center developers and operators, developers of single-family subdivisions, multi-family developments, and commercial and industrial projects. In the evolving field of data cente...

Anthony Barthel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Anthony practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Barthel since 2026. 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 Anthony Barthel is held by other lawyers.

J. Robert (Rob) Keena helped build Hellmuth & Johnson’s litigation practice to find solutions that others don’t think of. “I work closely with both litigators and transactional attorneys at Hellmuth & Johnson to make sure that any client I represent receives the benefit of experienced eyes on every matter we handle. I don’t know of any other law firm that embraces complexity with creative thinking the way we do. I love it when someone who has a tough problem, a...

Michael M. Krauss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Banking and Finance. Michael M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Krauss 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 Michael M. Krauss is held by other lawyers.

Mark J. Ayotte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mark J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Mark J. Ayotte since 2027. 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 Mark J. Ayotte is held by other lawyers.

Brian Melendez is a veteran litigator with more than two decades of experience in trial and appellate practice, and a former president of the Minnesota State Bar Association. His practice focuses on consumer-credit litigation and business torts. He has defended consumer-financial-services providers in more than 300 cases in over 40 states. Brian was named by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2002 as one of the Top Ten Attorneys of the Year; he won the award a second time in 2008, only the second p...

Susan M. Holden is a partner and shareholder at SiebenCarey and has devoted her legal career to representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. She handles cases involving trucking and motor vehicle collisions , product liability , construction site injuries , medical malpractice , and other significant negligence claims. In addition to her plaintiff advocacy practice, Susan serves as a mediator, arbitrator, special master, and Rule 114 Qualifie...

Bradley A. Pederson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Bradley A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley A. Pederson 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 Bradley A. Pederson is held by other lawyers.

Heather is a dynamic leader and seasoned litigator at Meagher + Geer, where she chairs the Products Liability, Mass Tort/Toxic Tort, Asbestos/Talc, and Safety and Environmental practice groups. As a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Heather brings strategic vision and a wealth of experience to her role. Heather focuses her trials and litigation practice on the following types of matters: products liability, mass toxic torts, personal injury, PFAS, asbestos, talc, general liabil...