Karly A. Kauf

Managing partner of the Minneapolis office and co-chair of the firm’s Asset Revitalization and Special Servicer teams, Connie Lahn represents Fortune 500 companies and other business concerns across the country on bankruptcy law, workouts, equipment leasing, foreclosures, real estate remedies, commercial mortgage-backed securities defaults matters, including all related litigation, as well as in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) matters. Connie has represented financial institutions, credit...

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

Kathryn M. Wilson has successfully litigated employment discrimination, contract, and tort cases before juries and judges in both federal and state courts across the country. She also has substantial experience with matters referred to alternative dispute resolution. Practicing before federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state counterparts, Kate has specific experience providing litigation defense of claims arising...

Brian practices primarily with the firm’s litigation group and focuses on commercial, landlord-tenant, real estate, and employment litigation. He also draws upon his litigation experience to counsel his clients on methods of avoiding litigation in the first place. Brian represents a wide range of businesses and individuals involved in a variety of disputes, including disagreements over partnership, real estate, and asset purchase agreements, leases, mortgages, mechanic’s liens, an...

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

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Elizabeth Drotning practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell 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 Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell is held by other lawyers.

Edward F. Fox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Edward F. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Edward F. Fox since 2007. 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 Edward F. Fox is he...

Jason R. Kraus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jason R. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jason R. Kraus 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 Jason R. Kraus is held by other lawyers.

Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his nearly 50-year legal career. He has counseled franchisors in every stage of their development, including the decision to franchise, preparation and registration of franchise documents, management of franchise relationships, franchise growth strategies, and termination and non-renewal of franchise relationships. He has also represented private equity companies and exist...

Court J. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Court J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Court J. Anderson 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 ...