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

Kurt Mitchell focuses his practice primarily on civil litigation, including construction defects, construction law, business and commercial law, insurance and real estate. He got his start at a small firm in central Washington, handling everything from divorces to felony criminal cases. After practicing law in Oregon, Washington and Montana, Kurt eventually found his way to a products liability and insurance practice group at a large Midwestern law firm. Today the lion’s share of Kurt&r...

George R. Wood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. George R., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wynne C. S. Reece is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Wynne C. S., 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 Wynne C. S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan Gallagher is the owner of Gallagher Law Office, L.L.C. and practices exclusively in the area of family law as an advocate, facilitative and evaluative mediator, custody evaluator, arbitrator and as a special master. A registered nurse turned lawyer, Susan earned her Juris Doctor in 1993 from William Mitchell College of Law. Susan is certified in Child and Family Forensics Evaluation through William James College in Newton, MA. Susan serves on the Minnesota Women Lawyers’ Advisory ...

Britt M. Gilbertson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Britt M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Britt M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kerry L. Middleton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kerry L., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kerry L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott M. Rusert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Compliance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott M., 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 Scott M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin Weinberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Justin, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chad Johnson is a founding partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, and serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. He founded Hellmuth & Johnson after just two years of practice, growing the firm on the strength of its loyal clients and experienced attorneys to become one of the 20 largest law firms in Minnesota. Chad represents a broad range of businesses, corporations, limited liability entities and individuals in pursuit of their business, real estate and transaction goals. He is admitted ...