Peter J. Berrie

Rob Stefonowicz is an experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate. Rob is the chair of the Larkin Hoffman’s real estate litigation practice group. He advises clients on real estate, eminent domain, land use, environmental and construction-related disputes. Rob has extensive experience in eminent domain (condemnation) matters and has served as the chair of the Eminent Domain Section of the Hennepin County Bar Association (Minnesota’s largest district bar association). He was ...

Joseph J. Fittante is a shareholder and member of Larkin Hoffman’s Corporate Law Department. He works in the franchise and distribution area advising franchisors on various topics, including structuring the franchise relationship and registration and disclosure issues. Joe also advises manufacturers on creating distribution networks that do not fall within the purview of state franchise or business opportunity laws and counsels his clients on the management of these networks. He routine...

Her clients, co–workers, and colleagues and competitors in the marketplace remark that Janel M. Dressen is a tenacious business litigator who will advocate tirelessly and creatively to resolve her client’s business disputes. Janel prides herself on being the most prepared person in the room, solving problems that lawyers and clients refer to as “the most challenging” and getting to know her clients and their businesses as much as they do. She loves to solve problems an...

Serena I. Chiquoine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Serena I., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Serena I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lymari J. Santana is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Lymari J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lymari J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dennis C. Bremer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Dennis C., 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 Dennis C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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, ...

Daniel Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

KC Ahrens is an experienced business litigator and accomplished insurance law trial attorney. KC brings to Hellmuth & Johnson nearly 30 years of extensive trial experience in complex litigation, business disputes and insurance law. As a trusted professional advisor and trial advocate, KC possesses a rare combination of business judgment, strategic leadership and crisis management skills. As a persuasive and successful trial lawyer, KC captures the respect of clients and opposing counsel a...

For three decades, Bill Griffith has advised 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 been 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 seminar...