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David Gotlieb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. David practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized David Gotlieb 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 David Gotlieb is held by other lawy...

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...

“Clients trust me to fix their problems. I am known for rolling up my sleeves to figure out the best approach, provide insightful advice, and achieve a solid solution.” When there is a contentious issue that may present a liability concern, clients turn to me for the breadth of knowledge and broad perspective that comes with my 25 years of experience handling a wide variety of matters. Whether I am providing counsel, handling a project, or managing litigation across the country as...

Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his nearly 50-year legal career. He has counseled franchisors in every stage of their development, including the decision to franchise, preparation and registration of franchise documents, management of franchise relationships, franchise growth strategies, and termination and non-renewal of franchise relationships. He has also represented private equity companies and exist...

"As a mediator or arbitrator my goal is to have the perspective, persistence, and patience to resolve business disputes and settle cases effectively." With more than 40 years of experience as a litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants, I know business issues. This wealth of experience and knowledge now serves as the foundation for successfully resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). I am a leading provider of commercial litigation ADR services and have an...

Heather McElroy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Heather practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Heather McElroy since 2022. 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 Heather McElroy is held by other lawyers.

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.

Michael B. Fisco is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Minneapolis office. Michael focuses his practice on corporate debt restructurings, bankruptcy, and related litigation matters. He has deep experience representing indenture trustees and investors in restructuring defaulted debt securities. Michael is business minded and focused on maximizing recoveries. He works with clients to develop and implement cost-effective business strategies, including capital structure alternative...

Leatha chairs Meagher + Geer’s Anti-Fraud and Extra Contractual Litigation practice group and she has handled thousands of cases throughout her career. As one of the firm’s leaders, she also serves as a member of its Management Committee. Leatha litigates fraud and civil RICO matters throughout Minnesota and the country. She has successfully represented her clients against numerous bad faith and extracontractual claims. She also has experience handling significant property loss, d...

Kristy is a partner at Dady & Gardner, P.A. , representing franchisees, distributors and dealers in disputes with their franchisors and suppliers. Kristy graduated summa cum laude in 2002 from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, and is a 2006 summa cum laude graduate of Hamline University School of Law. Kristy has been with the Firm since 2005. She contributed extensive research, writing and editing to the 2006 Annual Franchise and Distribution Law Developments, which was authored ...