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Ronald Gardner is a partner at the top franchisee law firm Dady & Gardner, P.A. Hehas represented businesses in virtually all fifty states, including both single-owner and multi-unit franchisees. He has handled issues of unlawful termination, encroachment, and the franchisor's failure to comply with requirements of the FTC and state governments. He is also a nationally known speaker on franchise law and the Past Chair of the ABA's Forum on Franchising.

A Partner at Dady & Gardner since 2001, Scott has devoted his efforts to helping the "little guys" enforce their rights against the "big guys". He has helped franchisee associations negotiate more reasonable franchise agreements system-wide (including a negotiation that was publicized in the 'Wall Street Journal'), and has stopped several unlawful terminations. A former full-time radio talk show host, Scott hosts a once a week radio show and is a regular speaker on franchise law.

Mark provides legal services to professionals, including attorneys, accountants, architects, engineers, and title agents. He also represents product manufacturers and various companies in the construction and finance industries. His work involves primarily contested matters, including civil litigation, arbitration, mediation, and representation of individuals and companies before government licensing agencies. He is also one of the firm’s leaders, serving as a member of its Management C...

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

Matthew W. Bergeron brings a unique blend of legislative and health law experience to Larkin Hoffman’s health care and government relations practices. He helps clients develop, draft, and promote their legislative agendas while nurturing strong professional relationships with public policymakers at all levels of government. Matthew helps clients navigate complex regulatory processes and requirements at the state and federal levels.

Leatha chairs Meagher + Geer’s Anti-Fraud and Extra Contractual Litigation practice group and she has handled thousands of cases throughout her career. As one of the firm’s leaders, she also serves as a member of its Management Committee. Leatha litigates fraud and civil RICO matters throughout Minnesota and the country. She has successfully represented her clients against numerous bad faith and extracontractual claims. She also has experience handling significant property loss, d...

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...

Roberta B. Walburn has focused her legal career on complex, high-stakes litigation. Most notably, she played a pivotal role in the Minnesota tobacco litigation, representing the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in their groundbreaking lawsuit against the tobacco industry. After four years of litigation—including unearthing more than 30 million pages of internal documents, litigation of crime-fraud issues, more than a dozen unsuccessful interlocutory appeals...

Katherine E. Colvin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Katherine E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine E. Colvin 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 Katherine E. Colvin is held by other lawyers.

Suzanne M. Remington is a family law attorney in Edina, Minnesota, with more than three decades of experience devoted exclusively to family law. At Hill Crabb , she represents clients in high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth divorces , with a focus on the financial issues that often arise in complex marital dissolutions. Her work includes cash-flow analysis for spousal maintenance and child support, valuation and equitable division of closely held businesses, retirement accounts, executive ...