Todd A. Wind

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...

Valerie T. Herring is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Valerie T. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie T. Herring since 2022. 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 Valerie T. Herring is held by ot...

Max J. Schott II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Max J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Max J. Schott II since 2016. 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 Max J. Schott II is held by other lawyers.

Joseph J. Fittante advises franchisors, both mature and emerging, on a variety of topics including structuring the relationship, registration and disclosure, supply chain, brand integrity, transfer and other system critical issues. He counts among his clients some of the most well-known brands in franchising. He routinely represents buyers and sellers of franchise systems. He also serves as special franchise counsel to advise on system health and various other franchise issues in acquisitions...

Joel Hilgendorf is a partner in the real estate practice group of Hellmuth & Johnson. He is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist. Joel counsels banks, businesses, individuals, and community associations in all legal issues related to real estate, including sale, purchase, leasing, and financing of residential and commercial property.

David M. Dahlmeier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. David M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Dahlmeier 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 D...

Chad Stepan serves as Chair of the firm’s Catastrophic Loss Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including fires, explosions, structural failures, mechanical failures, product failures and other catastrophic losses and construction-related incidents across the United States. He has handled numerous multi-million dollar claims, including major industrial explosions and fires, and construction and design matters. Chad investigates these incidents and provid...

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

Michael M. Krauss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Banking and Finance. Michael M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Krauss 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 Michael M. Krauss is held by other lawyers.

Lauren Nuffort is a civil litigator practicing in the areas of insurance law, insurance coverage disputes, personal injuries and wrongful death, transportation law, professional liability, and construction law. She represents insurance companies and their insureds in subrogation claims against third parties for property losses. She has obtained significant recoveries for her clients in losses involving fires, water intrusion, and structural failures. She is also retained to investigate and pu...