Tara D. Sutton

Janet Stellpflug, founding partner of Stellpflug Law PLLC, has more than 30 years of experience defending corporate clients in a variety of civil matters and arbitration proceedings. Her practice is focused on defense of complex construction and product liability litigation. She is devoted to client-driven results, whether the need is risk prevention, early resolution or trial. Her substantial civil trial and arbitration experience includes serving as first chair for more than 30 jury trials ...

Barbara Jean D'Aquila is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Barbara Jean, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barbara Jean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rob focuses his practice on insurance coverage and complex environmental litigation— especially cases involving environmental claims made under a wide variety of insurance policies. When the environmental claims involve a catastrophic event, he represents insurers and insured in both defending against such claims and their efforts to recover funds from legally responsible third parties. He’s currently leveraging that experience by providing his advice and counsel to insurers faced...

Sam’s practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies involving complex technologies. Sam has litigated patent disputes in federal district courts across the country, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Inter Partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and other disputed matters before the patent office. Sam also advises technolog...

John M. Degnan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Corie Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Corie, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Beth Bertelson brings over 35 years of focused employment law experience to workplace disputes. As founder of Bertelson Law Offices, P.A., she represents employees in complex discrimination cases, whistleblower protection, leave-related claims, severance negotiations and executive contracting. Clients value Beth's strategic thinking, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results. A Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Labor & Employment Law Specialist...

Kurt Mitchell focuses his practice primarily on civil litigation, including construction defects, construction law, business and commercial law, insurance and real estate. He got his start at a small firm in central Washington, handling everything from divorces to felony criminal cases. After practicing law in Oregon, Washington and Montana, Kurt eventually found his way to a products liability and insurance practice group at a large Midwestern law firm. Today the lion’s share of Kurt&r...

Aaron G. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Aaron G., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

"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...