Lauren Nuffort

A firm shareholder, John counsels buyers and sellers on effectively structuring and documenting transactions involving business combinations, purchases and sales, and financing. John has earned his clients’ trust as a business advisor because he approaches their legal issues with a nuanced understanding of a business owner’s objectives and a comprehensive knowledge of financing sources and techniques a complex transaction demands. John leads the firm’s Multi-Unit Succession ...

Sara Gullickson Mcgrane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Sara Gullickson, 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 Sara Gullickson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jodi L. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jodi L., 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 Jodi 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.

George E. Chronic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. George E., who practices law in Mankato, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tony has spent a large part of his career handling large loss and catastrophe litigation including fires and explosions, product liability, property and casualty litigation. He has handled a range of complex insurance coverage disputes. Tony is often called upon to go to fire scenes and take control of fire investigation to protect his clients’ interests. He has substantial trial experience, having tried cases in state courts throughout the Midwest and in federal court. He also has subs...

Tanja K. Manrique is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Tanja K., 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 Tanja K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joel T. Wiegert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Joel T., 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 Joel T. 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 ...

Corie Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Corie, 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 Corie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.