Phillip J. "Phil" Ashfield

Sam Walling represents clients in complex commercial litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, including disputes involving the SEC, telecommunications, and energy industries. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sam practices with Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA and advises individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 100 companies in matters pending across the country. For nearly twenty years, Sam has represented plaintiffs and defendants through all stages of litigation, in...

Kerry L. Middleton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kerry L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry L. Middleton since 2019. 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 Kerry L. Middleton is held by other lawyers.

Nancy C. Aiken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Nancy C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy C. Aiken 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 Nancy C. Aiken is held by other lawyers.

Iain dedicates most of his time to high-technology patent issues. He conducts pre-suit and IP due diligence investigations and provides freedom-to-operate and opinions relating to infringement and validity, as well as litigating patent infringement cases. Iain also drafts and negotiates patent licenses and develops patent procurement and prosecution strategies. He has practiced before the USPTO for over 25 years and has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. He ha...

Marko J. Mrkonich focuses his practice on discrimination and other employment litigation, client counseling, and traditional labor law issues. He works primarily with clients in the manufacturing and retail industries, and has specific knowledge of matters that arise under: Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Family and Medical Leave Act The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notificat...

John D. Magnuson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. John D. practices law in St. Paul, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Magnuson since 2019. 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 D. Magnuson is held by other lawyers.

Penelope J. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Penelope J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Penelope J. Phillips since 2007. 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 Penelope J. Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Peter is a commercial litigator known for distilling complicated subject matter into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with judges, juries, and opposing parties. He represents clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides of high-stakes litigation. On the plaintiff side, Peter has secured verdicts and settlements in the hundreds of millions of dollars. On the defense side, he has represented major financial institutions and companies in government enforcement actions and commercial...

Patrick concentrates his practice on trademark and copyright issues, as well as other intellectual property matters. He has extensive experience in trademark clearance, investigation, prosecution, client counseling and management of domestic and international trademark portfolios on behalf of clients of all sizes in a wide variety of industries. Patrick's practice also focuses on trademark enforcement; trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings; trademark, unfair competition and false ...

Jeffrey Saunders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeffrey practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Saunders 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 Jeffrey Saunders is held by other lawyers.