Michael R. Cohen

Gary A. Van Cleve is a seasoned trial attorney and an appellate advocate handling a full range of real estate-related litigation. Gary focuses on representing property owners in: (1) condemnation actions where either the government or a utility company takes private property for a public use through its power of eminent domain, (2) land use disputes with local governments typically involving zoning or permitting issues, and (3) property tax appeals.

Shawn McIntee represents public and private businesses on a broad spectrum of legal matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, technology and software transactions, capital raising, and corporate and commercial law (including contracts, electronic commerce, advertising, AdTech and FinTech). He represents automobile companies, manufacturers, technology companies, emerging companies, software companies, law firms, service companies, and financial services companies in large-scale global...

Paul J. Hemming is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Paul 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 Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Rhonda Skoby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Rhonda, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rhonda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his nearly 50-year legal career. He has counseled franchisors in every stage of their development, including the decision to franchise, preparation and registration of franchise documents, management of franchise relationships, franchise growth strategies, and termination and non-renewal of franchise relationships. He has also represented private equity companies and exist...

Julia Douglass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Julia, 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 Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Alan Silver is a litigator with more than four decades of experience representing clients in trust and estates litigation, ERISA litigation, and commercial and business disputes, including appellate matters. Mr. Silver has been involved in many of the most high-profile trust and estates lawsuits in Minnesota, including litigation involving the Prince Estate, the Hill Trust, the Galloway Trust, the Binger Estate, and the Williams Trust, the family who started the Creamette Pasta Company. He re...

Jeffrey Wohl is chair and a partner of the Employment Law practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Wohl serves as global employment counsel to the firm. He represents major national and regional companies in high technology, biotechnology, financial services, retail, and other industry sectors in the areas of employment litigation and counseling, including individual and class action discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful discharge and privacy case...