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William Michael, Jr. (“Bill”), Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Trial Practice Group, is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, having served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials in federal and state courts across the country. In recognition of his national trial reputation, Bill has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that represents the top 1% of trial lawyers in the United States. Th...

J. Michael Dady is the Founding Member of Dady & Gardner. He and his partners have successfully represented franchisees and dealers in more than 400 different franchisee and dealer systems, and they serve as counsel to more than 20 different national franchisee and dealer associations. He has won multi-million dollar settlements and judgments, while obtaining precedent-setting ruling that are the foundation of this developing area of law.

Dennis L. Knoer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Dennis L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis L. Knoer since 2020. 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 Dennis L. Knoer is held by other lawyers.

Lorie Skjerven Gildea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Lorie Skjerven practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Lorie Skjerven Gildea since 2027. 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 Lorie Skjerven Gildea is held by other lawyers.

David L. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and is the Managing Attorney of Wilson Law Group. David, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026 with Best Lawyers and since 2020 with Super Lawyers. These recognitions are 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. David is licensed to p...

Brian Hayes is a partner at Carlson Caspers who offers successful companies skilled guidance for many complex intellectual property issues. Brian’s expertise includes IP and patent litigation, licensing, monetization, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses. Brian works with innovative companies in a variety of market sectors relating to medical devices, computer software and hardware, and agricultural businesses. Brian thoroughly understands the business climate of his clients and th...

Jennifer J. Elston practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, real estate, as well as farm and business succession planning. Jennifer has over a decade of experience developing comprehensive estate plans for her clients. She represents clients of all estate sizes, including developing comprehensive estate tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients. In addition, Jennifer guides clients through the court proce...

Paul D. Peterson is a founding partner of Harper & Peterson PLLC in Woodbury, Minnesota, where his practice is focused on civil litigation, including Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He represents individuals and families in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and other complex litigation throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mr. Peterso...

Robert E. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Robert E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Wilson 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 Robert E. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin W. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Benjamin W. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin W. Johnson since 2027. 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 Benjamin W. Johnson is held by other lawyers.