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Gary Debele is a 1987 graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and since 1991 has focused his practice on a uniquely broad and all encompassing conception of family law. Through his membership in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Family Law Attorneys, and the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, he has built relationships with professionals in his areas of family law expertise across the United States and across the globe. ...

For the last 20 years, Kristine M. Spiegelberg Nelson has focused her practice on creditors’ remedies and consumer debt related civil litigation. She led her clients in navigating foreclosure, bankruptcy, complex quiet title and possession issues. Kristine represented national banks in the recovery of real property during the 2008 global recession and advocated for consumer creditor recovery during the 2021 global pandemic. She specializes in foreclosure by action, resolving outstanding...

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...

Serena I. Chiquoine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Serena I., 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 Serena I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael P. Warren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Michael P., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Daniel Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Victoria J. Brenner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Victoria J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danielle W. Fitzsimmons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Danielle W., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For three decades, Bill Griffith has advised local and national clients on legal and policy issues affecting land use, zoning, real estate, environmental review, municipal law, regulatory matters and government relations. He has been legal counsel to Mall of America in all its phases, and serves as city attorney for the city of Columbus. He is a trusted advisor on real estate development and public funding for both private clients and municipalities. Bill is a is a frequent speaker at seminar...