Timothy B. Arends

Peter is a commercial litigator known for distilling complicated subject matter into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with judges, juries, and opposing parties. He represents clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides of high-stakes litigation. On the plaintiff side, Peter has secured verdicts and settlements in the hundreds of millions of dollars. On the defense side, he has represented major financial institutions and companies in government enforcement actions and commercial...

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...

Joseph Anthony founded Anthony Ostlund as a boutique specializing in business litigation with an emphasis on financial fraud , securities, employment , antitrust, and commercial real estate litigation . Consistent with his founding vision, Joe works hard to attract and retain top-flight business trial lawyers to provide consistently high-quality representation for the firm's clients. Joe has tried a significant number of cases and arbitrations to verdict in Minnesota and throughout the countr...

Jason Kohlmeyer | Family Law Attorney | Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office, Chtd. Jason Kohlmeyer is a Family Law attorney based in Mankato, Minnesota, serving clients through Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office, Chtd. Raised in Northwest Minnesota, Jason learned the importance of responsibility and persistence at an early age while working summers on his uncle’s farm. While still in high school, he joined the Army Reserve and served as an Army Intelligence Analyst, developing skills that continue to in...

Shehla P. Tauscher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Shehla P. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Shehla P. Tauscher 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 Shehla P. Tauscher is held by other lawyers.

Bradley J. Walz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Privacy and Data Security Law and Trademark Law. Bradley J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley J. Walz 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 Bradley J. Walz 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 ...

Stephen A. Brunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Stephen A. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen A. Brunn 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 Stephen A. Brunn is held by other lawyers.

Sam Walling represents clients in complex commercial litigation and regulatory enforcement matters, including disputes involving the SEC, telecommunications, and energy industries. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sam practices with Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA and advises individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 100 companies in matters pending across the country. For nearly twenty years, Sam has represented plaintiffs and defendants through all stages of litigation, in...

Jeffrey Saunders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeffrey practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Saunders 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 Jeffrey Saunders is held by other lawyers.