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Sawan Patel is a shareholder and the chair of the Corporate and Transactions department at Larkin Hoffman. He helps businesses grow by protecting their interests, promoting and selling their products and services, and franchising their brands. Clients appreciate his ability to provide responsive legal solutions that make practical business sense. As a business and franchise attorney, Sawan ensures that his clients are protected from startup through all phases of their growth. Sawan advises cl...

Wynne C. S. Reece is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Wynne C. S. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Wynne C. S. Reece 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 Wynne C. S. Reece is held by other lawyers.

Heather is a dynamic leader and seasoned litigator at Meagher + Geer, where she chairs the Products Liability, Mass Tort/Toxic Tort, Asbestos/Talc, and Safety and Environmental practice groups. As a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Heather brings strategic vision and a wealth of experience to her role. Heather focuses her trials and litigation practice on the following types of matters: products liability, mass toxic torts, personal injury, PFAS, asbestos, talc, general liabil...

Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, Shawn has always had a strong drive to foster a just society. Shawn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where he received his degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Later, Shawn would go on to secure his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 2008. Recognized for his s...

Elizabeth Brama is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Elizabeth practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Brama since 2019. 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 Brama is held by other lawyers.

Charles B. Rogers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Real Estate. Charles B. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Charles B. Rogers since 2009. 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 Charles B. Rogers is held by other...

Laura Hammargren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Laura practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Hammargren 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 Laura Hammargren is held by other lawyers.

Brandon Thompson’s entire legal career has been dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered tragedy as a result of medical negligence. There is no greater professional honor for Brandon than being asked to help people when they are facing the darkest times of their lives. Brandon is one of the foremost trial lawyers of his generation. He has won numerous multi-million jury trials – including the largest medical malpractice or personal injury jury verdict i...

Bryant D. Tchida is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bryant D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bryant D. Tchida since 2023. 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 Bryant D. Tchida is held by other lawyers.

Kara Rahimi’s practice focuses on nursing home abuse and negligence. Her background as a former forensic pathology investigator, as well as being a cum laude law school graduate and associate law review editor, has made Kara integral in the forensic analysis of the complex medical/legal issues in the cases we handle. Kara received her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota in December 1998. Upon graduation Kara took a job in a pathology office ...