Ronald D. "Ron" Ousky

Michael Klemm is a partner in the real estate group of Hellmuth & Johnson. He is an MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist and has repeatedly been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. Michael has represented and advised a wide range of clients, including cities, developers, builders, lenders, businesses, individuals, and associations. He has extensive experience in complex real estate transactions, including acquisition, disposi...

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

Jennell C. Bilek advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property and legal matters. Jennell’s litigation experience includes pre-filing investigations, motion practice, Markman hearings, all aspects of fact and expert discovery, trials, appeals to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and Inter Partes reviews before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Her patent infringement trial experience includes the direct examination of key experts and cross-examination of fa...

Richard J. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Energy Law. Richard J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Johnson since 1995. 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 Richard J. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

“When I meet with someone for the first time, they are on edge and their life is unraveling. It’s never going to be the same. My role is to calmly help them understand and successfully navigate the process, and to move forward with their lives.” The law can seem cold and impersonal, but in every family law case, hearts are involved. I form trusted relationships with my clients—spouses, parents, and grandparents—to ensure you feel important and respected. I active...

Janel M. Dressen is a shareholder at Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She represents businesses, shareholders, owners, and executives in complex commercial disputes, with a practice that includes Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice . Clients and colleagues describe Janel as a thoughtful and determined advocate who approaches each matter with careful preparation, strategic analysis, and a practical understanding of her clients’ business...

Chad Stepan serves as Chair of the firm’s Catastrophic Loss Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including fires, explosions, structural failures, mechanical failures, product failures and other catastrophic losses and construction-related incidents across the United States. He has handled numerous multi-million dollar claims, including major industrial explosions and fires, and construction and design matters. Chad investigates these incidents and provid...

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.

Brett D. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Brett D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Brett D. Anderson 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 Brett D. Anderson is held by other lawyers.

Ronald Gardner is a partner at the top franchisee law firm Dady & Gardner, P.A. Hehas represented businesses in virtually all fifty states, including both single-owner and multi-unit franchisees. He has handled issues of unlawful termination, encroachment, and the franchisor's failure to comply with requirements of the FTC and state governments. He is also a nationally known speaker on franchise law and the Past Chair of the ABA's Forum on Franchising.