Thomas S. "Tom" Schroeder

A shareholder at Monroe Moxness Berg, Rick represents and advises businesses, business owners and financial institutions. In addition to acting as general corporate counsel, Rick regularly assists clients in the negotiation and completion of business transactions including: Acquisitions Divestitures Equity investments Financing transactions General corporate Business controversies Entity formation Joint ventures For clients in need of business, tax and finance counsel, Rick has more than 20 y...

“A well-written real estate document should read with ease like a good book, without the need for re-reading paragraphs to understand the content. It should have clarity and flow.” With more than 30 years of experience and focusing on attention to detail, I strive to spot issues and help clients avoid potential landmines, such as future landlord and tenant disputes. I understand the need to balance legal issues with business practicalities in order to achieve effective results. My...

Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, Shawn has always had a strong drive to foster a just society. Shawn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where he received his degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Later, Shawn would go on to secure his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 2008. Recognized for his s...

Brian Melendez is a veteran litigator with more than two decades of experience in trial and appellate practice, and a former president of the Minnesota State Bar Association. His practice focuses on consumer-credit litigation and business torts. He has defended consumer-financial-services providers in more than 300 cases in over 40 states. Brian was named by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2002 as one of the Top Ten Attorneys of the Year; he won the award a second time in 2008, only the second p...

Pete McElligott is a commercial litigator in Minneapolis, Minnesota with Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA . His competitive drive and practical approach help clients address complex business disputes efficiently and strategically. Pete represents individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in a wide range of commercial litigation matters. He works closely with clients to develop legal strategies tailored to their business objectives and the specific demands of each c...

Andrew James is an accomplished trial lawyer and litigator who has won cases big and small from coast to coast. Drew harnesses substantial courtroom and litigation experience, as well as experience as in-house counsel, to resolve his clients’ thorniest issues. He also proactively advises clients to avoid disputes altogether. Drew passionately represents his clients in all varieties of civil and business litigation, employment (both litigation and advice and counsel), education, and civi...

Jennifer Debrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Jennifer practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Debrow 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 Jennifer Debrow is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

Alec Sherod has extensive experience successfully representing both public and privately held companies across many industries. He primarily practices in the following areas: Mergers and acquisitions Corporate finance Private equity and venture capital finance Commercial contracts Corporate strategy and governance Securities regulations Strategic corporate and business counseling Shareholder issues In his practice, Alec assists buyers, sellers and financial advisors in a wide variety of domes...