Nicholas D. Lyden

Bill Griffith advises local and national clients on legal and policy issues affecting land use, zoning, real estate, environmental review, municipal law, regulatory matters and government relations. He has served as legal counsel to Mall of America in all its phases and serves as city attorney for the city of Columbus. He is a trusted advisor on real estate development and public funding for both private clients and municipalities. Bill is a is a frequent speaker at seminars on land use, zoni...

Christopher Morris defends financial institutions and firms against consumer and regulatory lawsuits and advises businesses on compliance with federal credit and collection laws. He also defends attorneys, engineers, and other professionals, and represents businesses and individuals in commercial and employment disputes. Mr. Morris has litigated to trial complex business cases with at-risk amounts in excess of $200 million and has successfully resolved claims involving hundreds of thousands o...

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...

Jodi L. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jodi L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jodi L. Johnson since 2022. 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 Jodi L. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

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.

Mr. Yanowitz graduated from Bard College in 1970 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University in 1974. He then completed the Boston University Law School Graduate Tax Program receiving a Master of Laws degree in taxation in 1977. He worked as a tax manager for a national accounting firm in Washington, D.C., until 1979 and operated his own tax practice in Washington before moving to Rochester in 1984. He has authored numerous articles on taxation which have appeared in regional...

Beth Bertelson brings over 35 years of focused employment law experience to workplace disputes. As founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., she represents employees in complex discrimination cases, whistleblower protection, leave-related claims, severance negotiations and executive contracting. Clients value Beth's strategic thinking, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results. A Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Labor & Employment Law Specialist...

Blake’ Nelson's clients don’t conduct business in a vacuum, nor does he take that approach to practicing law. “My clients don’t need me to duplicate their expertise; they count on my guidance when their business intersects with construction, real estate transactions, lending, corporate matters, collections, and many other areas. ”He represents businesses in many industries, handling: Real estate purchases, sales and development Construction contracts, projects an...

Barry O’Neil is a trial attorney, who is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents professionals in malpractice claims with an emphasis in legal malpractice. Mr. O’Neil’s practice also involves the resolution of complex commercial disputes, employment-related issues and insurance claims. His commercial litigation experience has included contract, shareholder, partnership and business competition disputes in both trial and arb...

Nick Maxwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nick practices law in Mankato, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Nick Maxwell 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 Nick Maxwell is held by other lawyers.