Peter J. "Pete" Schwingler

David S. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. David S., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Joshua A. Hasko is a shareholder with Messerli Kramer and serves as the firm’s President. Hasko has been an active member of the firm’s board of directors and served as chair of the Business Litigation Department. Josh is consistently included on the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list, which recognizes the top 2.5% of lawyers in the State and has been named to Super Lawyer’s® Top 100 List since 2016. He is also recognized for his work in commercial litigation in the 2020 ...

Cory Whalen is a partner and shareholder at the law firm of SiebenCarey. He practices in all areas of personal injury litigation. He was selected as one of America's best lawyers in the area of product liability litigation by the Best Lawyers of America. Selection to Best Lawyers of America is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprised of more than four million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Cory is certified as a life member of both the Mi...

Barry Landy is an accomplished trial lawyer at Ciresi Conlin, renowned for his expertise in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on trade secrets, antitrust, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership and shareholders disputes, trademark claims, fraud, business torts, financial services litigation, and class actions. He represents businesses and individuals nationwide in high‑stakes disputes in federal and state courts. He serves as Chair of the firm’s b...

Andrew M. Baese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Andrew M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Derek Vandenburgh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. J. Derek, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Derek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hugh D. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Hugh D., 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 Hugh D. 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.

Kathleen Flynn Peterson is devoted to providing advocacy for people dealing with pain, suffering and loss. As a former registered nurse, Kathleen understands that providing the best possible care requires speaking up for patients’ needs and speaking out against institutional problems in the medical system. Kathleen advocates against health care injustices by focusing on representing individuals and families who experience injury or death as a result of medical negligence. Her medical/le...