Robert Fafinski, Jr.

John M. Schmid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. John M., 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 John M. 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.

Laura serves as Chair of the Insurance Coverage practice group for the firm’s Minneapolis office. She focuses her practice on commercial insurance coverage -- especially environmental and construction defect claims and litigation, which she has handled throughout the United States in the state and federal trial and appeals courts. She has appeared in three state supreme courts and four different federal circuit courts of appeals. Her practice also includes insurance coverage disputes un...

Bryant D. Tchida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Bryant D., 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 Bryant D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For the past two decades, Debra has focused her practice in the area of employment litigation and counseling, where she regularly assists employers with all aspects of employment matters. She helps employers navigate through the complicated and often-technical myriad of state, federal and local statutes and laws impacting employment decisions from the hiring process to performance evaluations, discipline, and separations, as well as litigation arising from all of those stages. Debra also devo...

Christopher L. Lynch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Christopher L., 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 Christopher L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lauren E. Lonergan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - ERISA. Lauren E., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian practices primarily with the firm’s litigation group and focuses on commercial, landlord-tenant, real estate, and employment litigation. He also draws upon his litigation experience to counsel his clients on methods of avoiding litigation in the first place. Brian represents a wide range of businesses and individuals involved in a variety of disputes, including disagreements over partnership, real estate, and asset purchase agreements, leases, mortgages, mechanic’s liens, an...

Gregory P. Brenny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gregory P., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Gotlieb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.