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Stacy is the Managing Partner of Meagher + Geer and served on its Management Committee for 10 years. For nearly three decades, Stacy has focused her practice on complex commercial litigation where she defends insurers in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, and represents professionals in professional liability litigation. For her work on behalf of the insurance industry, Stacy has been named to the Super Lawyers ® list by Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine. She is listed in The Bes...

Iain dedicates most of his time to high-technology patent issues. He conducts pre-suit and IP due diligence investigations and provides freedom-to-operate and opinions relating to infringement and validity, as well as litigating patent infringement cases. Iain also drafts and negotiates patent licenses and develops patent procurement and prosecution strategies. He has practiced before the USPTO for over 25 years and has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications. He ha...

Steve works extensively with commercial landlords and tenants on the negotiation and drafting of leases and related agreements for space in high-rise office buildings and shopping centers throughout the country. He also represents developers, institutional owners and property managers on commercial real estate acquisitions and financings of all sizes and complexity. Appreciated for his ability to listen and combine unique ideas and perspectives, Steve knows how to identify and integrate the n...

Hal A. Shillingstad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Hal A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Hal A. Shillingstad since 2021. 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 Hal A. Shillingstad is held by other lawyers.

Ryan has dedicated his entire legal career to representing people injured by foodborne illness. His passion is holding food producers accountable when they poison their customers. His unending goal is to make the food we eat safer. Ryan has a decade’s worth of experience in foodborne illness litigation. He has represented people in every major foodborne illness outbreak during that time. Ryan gravitated to the science-driven foodborne illness practice in part because he comes from a med...

Aaron G. Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Aaron G. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron G. Thomas since 2026. 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 Aaron G. Thomas is held by other lawyers.

Scott Rothenberger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Scott practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Rothenberger 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 Scott Rothenberger is held by other lawyers.

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

Christopher J. Bellini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christopher J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Bellini since 2024. 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 Christopher J. Bellini is held ...

Court J. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Court J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Court J. Anderson since 2020. 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 ...