Lisa R. Pugh

Steve works extensively with commercial landlords and tenants on the negotiation and drafting of leases and related agreements for space in high-rise office buildings and shopping centers throughout the country. He also represents developers, institutional owners and property managers on commercial real estate acquisitions and financings of all sizes and complexity. Appreciated for his ability to listen and combine unique ideas and perspectives, Steve knows how to identify and integrate the n...

Catherine J. Courtney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Catherine J., 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 Catherine J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron M. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Aaron 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 Aaron M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yuri B. Berndt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Yuri B., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuri B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

“Being sincerely invested in you and having your best interests at heart is what fuels my passion for estate planning. It takes a personal approach to create a positive experience and that is the foundation of my practice.” I feel privileged to assist with your estate planning and grateful to be allowed into your life. Experiencing a variety of life events with clients builds trust, and I am proud of the long-standing relationships I have developed over the past 23 years. I work c...

Aram Desteian represents businesses in complex commercial litigation, and also counsels and defends other lawyers against a spectrum of professional liability claims. Aram Desteian’s commercial litigation practice includes representing businesses in a wide range of business disputes. As a professional liability attorney, he regularly helps other lawyers prevent and navigate lawsuits, investigations, board proceedings, and hearings involving legal ethics, legal malpractice, and other are...

J. Mark Dady is the Managing Partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A . Mark represents franchisees and dealers in all stages of their relationships with their franchisors/manufacturers, including negotiating the terms of his clients’ franchise/dealer agreements and litigating issues related to pre-sale misrepresentations and termination/non-renewal disputes. Mark has been a speaker at the ABA Forum on Franchising and has been published in a number of franchise periodicals.

Cheri Sisk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cheri, who practices law in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cheri is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Scott, 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 Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob focuses his practice on the representation of plaintiffs in complex personal injury cases in state and federal courts throughout the Midwest. He has extensive experience in cases involving medical negligence and product defect and has tried virtually all types of personal injury matters. He has also handled commercial, insurance, trust and estate, and class action lawsuits. Bob is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Interna...