Timothy M. Barnett

Jason Asmus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Jason, 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 Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard Ostlund is an experienced and successful senior business trial lawyer and an accomplished shareholder rights/corporate governance advocate. Rich has tried complex cases in over 30 states, spanning a 33-year career. As a professional advisor and trial advocate, Rich possesses a rare combination of business judgment, strategic leadership and crisis management skills; personal experience as a board member of multiple national and multi-national companies; and a deep reservoir of success ...

James M. Susag counsels clients regarding franchise, dealer and contract disputes. He has extensive first-chair trial experience, representing clients in numerous jury and bench trials, arbitrations, administrative proceedings and appeals. Some of his recent successes include enforcement of franchise and dealer agreements in federal district courts in California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and in domestic and international arbitration.

Matthew J. Goggin has successfully represented clients for over 25 years in patent litigation involving a broad spectrum of technologies spanning the commercial world – everything from flytraps and pitchforks to polymer gels, acoustical insulation, respirator masks, cardiovascular stents, prescription drugs, and patented features used in smartphones.

Bradley A. Pederson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Bradley A., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher J. Bellini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christopher J., 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 Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas R. Wilhelmy had been a Shareholder since 1988 at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thomas’s last day at Fredrikson was December 29, 2023. He founded the Property Tax Department and was the Chair until recent years. On January 1, 2024, Thomas commenced a new role as Partner at Ryan Law Firm, PLLC, and will be the Property Tax Leader, Minnesota. My professional goals have always focused on being of the highest level of beneficial service to the client communit...

Christopher Carlisle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter J. Coyle advises business and institutional clients on solving problems related to federal, state and local law and regulation. He represents clients before the Minnesota Legislature and state agencies, as well as cities, counties and townships, on a wide variety of business licensing, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental review and related matters. The main focus of his practice is advising land owners, developers and contractors who are seeking local and state regulatory a...

Gary C. Eidson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gary C., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.