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Joel Hilgendorf is a partner in the real estate practice group of Hellmuth & Johnson. He is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist. Joel counsels banks, businesses, individuals, and community associations in all legal issues related to real estate, including sale, purchase, leasing, and financing of residential and commercial property.

Heather is a dynamic leader and seasoned litigator at Meagher + Geer, where she chairs the Products Liability, Mass Tort/Toxic Tort, Asbestos/Talc, and Safety and Environmental practice groups. As a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Heather brings strategic vision and a wealth of experience to her role. Heather focuses her trials and litigation practice on the following types of matters: products liability, mass toxic torts, personal injury, PFAS, asbestos, talc, general liabil...

Mark provides legal services to professionals, including attorneys, accountants, architects, engineers, and title agents. He also represents product manufacturers and various companies in the construction and finance industries. His work involves primarily contested matters, including civil litigation, arbitration, mediation, and representation of individuals and companies before government licensing agencies. He is also one of the firm’s leaders, serving as a member of its Management C...

Joseph W. Winkels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Joseph W., 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 Joseph W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

“I believe that attorneys should treat their clients with dignity and respect, in the same way they would want one of their own family members treated while going through this difficult process.” I am the calm eye of the storm providing clients with empathy and unwavering confidence to navigate this overwhelming time in their lives. It sounds basic, yet it’s true—helping people is the most rewarding part of my job. I enjoy talking with people and finding common ground ...

As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after...

Gary C. Eidson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gary C., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Randy LeNeave is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with a record of numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and recoveries. He serves as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Board of Trial Advocates, and International Society of Barristers, and as a board member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA). Randy’s practice includes a special focus on representing injured railroad workers under the FELA (Federal Employers’ Lia...

As a partner at Hellmuth & Johnson, Suzanne M. Remington brings more than 20 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of family law. Suzanne focuses her practice on the complex financial issues in divorce including cash flow analysis relating to spousal maintenance and child support, the valuation and division of businesses, retirement, executive compensation, and other assets. Suzanne also assists clients with contested custody issues. “Even at its most technical, fam...

Charles S. Modell has represented franchisors throughout the country in most every imaginable scenario over the course of his 40-year legal career. He counsels 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, negotiation of supplier and joint venture agreements, and termination of franchise relationships. He also represents private equit...