Katherine J. "Katie" Douglas

Christopher Carlisle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Christopher practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Carlisle since 2021. 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 Christopher Carlisle is held by other lawyers.

Gregory P. Brenny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Gregory P. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory P. Brenny since 2018. 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 Gregory P. Brenny 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.

Christopher Ferreira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Ferreira 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 Christopher Ferreira is held by other lawyers.

Gina K. Janeiro is office managing principal and the office litigation manager of the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She is certified as a Labor and Employment law specialist through the Minnesota State Bar Association. Gina practices in all aspects of employment law and advises and represents clients in the areas of discrimination and harassment, disability management, employment contracts, wage and hour compliance, commission claims, noncompetition litigation, drug tes...

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...

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

For the past two decades, Debra has focused her practice in the area of employment litigation and counseling, where she regularly assists employers with all aspects of employment matters. She helps employers navigate through the complicated and often-technical myriad of state, federal and local statutes and laws impacting employment decisions from the hiring process to performance evaluations, discipline, and separations, as well as litigation arising from all of those stages. Debra also devo...

“I believe that attorneys should treat their clients with dignity and respect, in the same way they would want one of their own family members treated while going through this difficult process.” I am the calm eye of the storm providing clients with empathy and unwavering confidence to navigate this overwhelming time in their lives. It sounds basic, yet it’s true—helping people is the most rewarding part of my job. I enjoy talking with people and finding common ground ...

J. Michael Dady is the Founding Member of Dady & Gardner. He and his partners have successfully represented franchisees and dealers in more than 400 different franchisee and dealer systems, and they serve as counsel to more than 20 different national franchisee and dealer associations. He has won multi-million dollar settlements and judgments, while obtaining precedent-setting ruling that are the foundation of this developing area of law.