Timothy M. Barnett

Paul is a skilled trial attorney whose practice is focused on helping injured railroad workers obtain fair compensation under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. He understands the strategy and tactics required to level the playing field for his clients who bravely bring claims against multi-billion-dollar railroads. Paul excels at his trial work and has mastered the ability to artfully present his case to the jury during a trial, which is reflected in his most recent $8 million dolla...

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 ...

Dennis C. Bremer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Dennis C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis C. Bremer 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 Dennis C. Bremer is held by other lawyers.

Sam’s practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies involving complex technologies. Sam has litigated patent disputes in federal district courts across the country, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Inter Partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and other disputed matters before the patent office. Sam also advises technolog...

John N. Bisanz, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. John N. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John N. Bisanz, Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition refl...

Sarah M. Hoffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Sarah M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah M. Hoffman 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 Sarah M. Hoffman is held by other lawyers.

Bill Griffith advises 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 served as 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 seminars on land use, zoni...

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...

Arthur G. “Art” Boylan is a trial lawyer and commercial litigation attorney with Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He represents businesses, business owners, and in-house counsel in complex commercial litigation matters involving significant financial, operational, and reputational concerns. Art is known for handling challenging disputes with a strategic and practical approach focused on protecting his clients’ interests. Art represe...

Matthew D. Tomback is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Matthew D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. Tomback since 2023. 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 Matthew D. Tomback is held by other lawyers.