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Alec Sherod has extensive experience successfully representing both public and privately held companies across many industries. He primarily practices in the following areas: Mergers and acquisitions Corporate finance Private equity and venture capital finance Commercial contracts Corporate strategy and governance Securities regulations Strategic corporate and business counseling Shareholder issues In his practice, Alec assists buyers, sellers and financial advisors in a wide variety of domes...

Julia Douglass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Julia, 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 Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Her clients, co–workers, and colleagues and competitors in the marketplace remark that Janel M. Dressen is a tenacious business litigator who will advocate tirelessly and creatively to resolve her client’s business disputes. Janel prides herself on being the most prepared person in the room, solving problems that lawyers and clients refer to as “the most challenging” and getting to know her clients and their businesses as much as they do. She loves to solve problems an...

Joni champions the rights of employees in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination , harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower issues , fueled by a passion for giving a voice to the oppressed within the workplace. As an exceptional advocate for her clients is Joni consistently demonstrates her ability to truly understand her clients unique situations through authentic listening. Joni takes the time to truly understand each client’s unique situation and objectives, crafting ...

Gary A. Van Cleve is a seasoned trial attorney and an appellate advocate handling a full range of real estate-related litigation. Gary focuses on representing property owners in: (1) condemnation actions where either the government or a utility company takes private property for a public use through its power of eminent domain, (2) land use disputes with local governments typically involving zoning or permitting issues, and (3) property tax appeals. Gary is the chair of Larkin Hoffman’s...

Joseph Anthony founded Anthony Ostlund as a boutique specializing in business litigation with an emphasis on financial fraud, securities, employment, anti-trust and commercial real estate litigation. Consistent with his founding vision, Joe works hard to attract and retain top-flight business trial lawyers to provide consistently high-quality representation for the firm's clients. Joe has tried a significant number of cases and arbitrations to verdict in Minnesota and throughout the country. ...

Mark Whitmore is a trial lawyer who represents and counsels health systems and other businesses and professionals in litigation, risk management, licensing, governmental investigations, and compliance matters. A sought-after litigator, Mr. Whitmore represents a majority of the health systems in the Twin Cities, including their outstate locations. He takes pride in seeing each matter through conclusion and partners closely with his clients to achieve their goals anywhere from conference rooms ...

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.

A Partner at Dady & Gardner since 2001, Scott has devoted his efforts to helping the "little guys" enforce their rights against the "big guys". He has helped franchisee associations negotiate more reasonable franchise agreements system-wide (including a negotiation that was publicized in the 'Wall Street Journal'), and has stopped several unlawful terminations. A former full-time radio talk show host, Scott hosts a once a week radio show and is a regular speaker on franchise law.

High net worth individuals seek Howard’s advice for their complex wealth and estate planning needs. His estate planning experience includes preparing wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies and charitable trusts. In collaboration with those he serves, Howard advises on the design and execution of a transition plan that realizes even the most distinct objectives. He also advises on asset protection planning, ...