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Bruce J. Douglas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bruce J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce J. Douglas since 2018. 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 Bruce J. Douglas is held by other lawyers.

Katherine E. Colvin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Katherine E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine E. Colvin 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 Katherine E. Colvin is held by other lawyers.

Gary A. Renneke is recognized by his peers as a leading attorney in Minnesota in real estate transactions. He has extensive experience in all facets of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing transactions, as well as new development and construction projects. Gary has advised clients in commercial transactions involving millions of square feet and valued in the billions of dollars. He has represented property owners, developers, investors, retail center op...

Gary Speier is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. He provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations, and IP due diligence. Gary provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international, and foreign ju...

Margaret H. Garborg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Margaret H. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret H. Garborg 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 Margaret H. Garborg is held by other lawyers.

Samuel T. Lockner enjoys a robust intellectual property and patent practice, which includes litigation, monetization, protection, trade secrets, and more. Lockner often serves as lead counsel representing companies in the biotechnology, biomedical device, bio-agricultural, and other related industrial sectors, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Many of Lockner’s cases are patent disputes under the Hatch-Waxman Act. His experience also includes Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) and...

"Not only am I committed to providing high quality legal services, I am also pragmatic and collaborative in my approach. I enjoy assisting clients with legal matters and supporting their business vision and strategies." I am passionate about representing my clients in an approachable manner. I strive to address their concerns with a balance of strong business and analytical skills, coupled with energy, integrity – and a sense of humor. I have more than 30 years of experience in all type...

Valerie T. Herring is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Valerie T. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie T. Herring 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 Valerie T. Herring is held by ot...

Brian T. Benkstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Brian T. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Brian T. Benkstein since 2019. 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 Brian T. Benkstein is held by other lawyers.

Bill is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor limited to the top 1% of lawyers in the State and a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He was named as one of the Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense and also named as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Minnesota. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics every year since 1991. Mr. Mauzy is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Trial Spe...