John McCutcheon

"As a mediator or arbitrator my goal is to have the perspective, persistence, and patience to resolve business disputes and settle cases effectively." With more than 40 years of experience as a litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants, I know business issues. This wealth of experience and knowledge now serves as the foundation for successfully resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). I am a leading provider of commercial litigation ADR services and have an...

Jennifer J. Elston practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate, as well as farm and business succession planning. Jennifer has over a decade of experience developing comprehensive estate plans for her clients. She represents clients of all estate sizes, including developing comprehensive estate tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients. In addition, Jennifer guides clients through the court proce...

Steven J. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Steven J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristin Stastny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Utilities Law. Kristin, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pat Martin is an experienced employment lawyer. He has successfully defended employers by obtaining dismissals, summary judgments, defense verdicts, decertification, and other favorable results in lawsuits involving Title VII, the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), WARN, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sarbanes-Oxley, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Minnesota Chapter 181, discrimination, hara...

Commercial real estate attorney David Yung advises developers and other institutional property owners in acquisition, disposition and leasing matters, with special focus on retail and mixed used properties. Drawing on nearly 12 years of in-house counsel experience with developer clients, works hard to deliver practical legal advice that helps his clients achieve their business objectives. With more than 25 years of experience, David concentrates his practice on a wide range of transactions in...

Clayton W. Chan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Clayton W., who practices law in Edina, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clayton W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shehla P. Tauscher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Shehla P., 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 Shehla P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John M. Degnan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013. 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.

Bill is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the State and a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He was named as one of the Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense and also named as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Minnesota. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics every year since 1991. Mr. Mauzy is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Trial Spe...