Nicole A. Truso

“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...

Steven J. Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Steven J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Ryan since 2013. 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 Steven J. Ryan is held by other lawyers.

A Partner at Dady & Gardner since 2001, Scott has devoted his efforts to helping the "little guys" enforce their rights against the "big guys". He has helped franchisee associations negotiate more reasonable franchise agreements system-wide (including a negotiation that was publicized in the 'Wall Street Journal'), and has stopped several unlawful terminations. A former full-time radio talk show host, Scott hosts a once a week radio show and is a regular speaker on franchise law.

Alexandra J. Olson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alexandra J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra J. Olson 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 Alexandra J. Olson is held by other lawyers.

Valerie T. Herring is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Valerie T. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie T. Herring 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 Valerie T. Herring is held by ot...

Alison J. Midden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Alison J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Alison J. Midden since 2018. 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 Alison J. Midden is held by other lawyers.

Nick wins cases for clients and helps them favorably resolve disputes, including complex partnership, corporate governance, finance, and deal disputes. As a first-chair trial lawyer who has tried more than 30 jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, when a rare business case goes to trial, other law firms and clients ask him to join or lead the trial team. Nick splits his time between Barack Ferrazzano’s Minneapolis and Chicago offices, although he regularly appears in courts across...

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...

Scott M. Borene , Managing Attorney and President of the firm, was born in Minneapolis. He attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a National Merit Scholar. After his graduation from Harvard, he attended William Mitchell Law School in Minnesota. Since establishing his law practice in 1979, he has had more than 30 years of immigration law practice experience. From 1997 to 2003, Scott Borene served as elected Director and Member of the Board of Governors of the American Immig...

“Clients trust me to fix their problems. I am known for rolling up my sleeves to figure out the best approach, provide insightful advice, and achieve a solid solution.” When there is a contentious issue that may present a liability concern, clients turn to me for the breadth of knowledge and broad perspective that comes with my 25 years of experience handling a wide variety of matters. Whether I am providing counsel, handling a project, or managing litigation across the country as...