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

Bradley A. Pederson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Bradley A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley A. Pederson since 2025. 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 Bradley A. Pederson is held by other lawyers.

“I speak three languages fluently: business, technology, and law. Science and legal degrees, combined with 15 years of intellectual property experience, generate positive results for my clients.” Business clients rely on my litigation experience to mitigate risk and help keep them out of court. Whether it’s a well-written contract or an effectively handled negotiation, I work to protect your business assets and build your enterprise value. I provide legal counsel to business...

Arleen Nand represents commercial, cooperative, development and investment banks, as well as hedge funds, private equity firms, and corporations in cross-border and domestic financings. Arleen has structured, drafted, and negotiated more than $40 billion of investment grade, leveraged finance and commercial paper transactions. Arleen has served as lead counsel on numerous financings, including cross-border credit facilities, securitizations, syndicated loan transactions, credit-linked notes, ...

Jeremy C. Stier is a partner with Hellmuth & Johnson and practices in the areas of trust and estate planning, business and corporate transactions, real estate, farm and business succession planning, and agricultural law. He develops innovative legal solutions to solve clients’ complex issues and achieve their unique personal and business objectives. His extensive legal knowledge enables him to work with business owners and farmers on matters ranging from business agreements and corp...

John M. Schmid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Schmid 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 John M. Schmid is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Hagen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Thomas, who practices law in Mankato and Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Learn more at khmnlaw.com or https://rochesterdwi.com/ .

Shehla P. Tauscher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Shehla P. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Shehla P. Tauscher 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 Shehla P. Tauscher is held by other lawyers.

Joseph W. Winkels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Joseph W. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph W. Winkels since 2024. 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 Joseph W. Winkels is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Hemming is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Paul J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Hemming since 2024. 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 Paul J. Hemming is held by other lawyers.