Todd S. Werner

Karl focuses his practice on advising small to medium-sized businesses on a variety of contract matters and commercial disputes. His background in construction makes him particularly well suited for real estate transactions and commercial litigation for clients in the real estate, construction and banking industries. Karl’s perspective on client relations: I feel a real rapport with those in construction and real estate businesses. My family owned and operated a small construction compa...

David E. Schlesinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Schlesinger 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 David E. Schlesinger is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Elizabeth Drotning practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell 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 Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell is held by other lawyers.

James J. Vedder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. James J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized James J. Vedder since 2015. 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 James J. Vedder is held by other lawyers.

Henry Pfutzenreuter is a trial lawyer who represents businesses in high-stakes franchise, distribution, employment, and commercial litigation. Outside the courtroom, he combines his litigation experience with practical, client-focused guidance to develop creative solutions for mitigating risk and maximizing business objectives. Henry represents a diverse range of clients—from closely held and publicly traded companies to emerging and international franchisors—guiding them through ...

Tony has spent a large part of his career handling large loss and catastrophe litigation including fires and explosions, product liability, property and casualty litigation. He has handled a range of complex insurance coverage disputes. Tony is often called upon to go to fire scenes and take control of fire investigation to protect his clients’ interests. He has substantial trial experience, having tried cases in state courts throughout the Midwest and in federal court. He also has subs...

Kristine M. Boylan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Kristine M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine M. Boylan 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 Kristine M. Boylan is held by other lawyers.

Managing partner of the Minneapolis office and co-chair of the firm’s Asset Revitalization and Special Servicer teams, Connie Lahn represents Fortune 500 companies and other business concerns across the country on bankruptcy law, workouts, equipment leasing, foreclosures, real estate remedies, commercial mortgage-backed securities defaults matters, including all related litigation, as well as in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) matters. Connie has represented financial institutions, credit...

Paul D. Peterson is a founding partner of Harper & Peterson PLLC in Woodbury, Minnesota, where his practice is focused on civil litigation, including Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He represents individuals and families in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and other complex litigation throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mr. Peterso...

J. Mark Dady is the Managing Partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A . Mark represents franchisees and dealers in all stages of their relationships with their franchisors/manufacturers, including negotiating the terms of his clients’ franchise/dealer agreements and litigating issues related to pre-sale misrepresentations and termination/non-renewal disputes. Mark has been a speaker at the ABA Forum on Franchising and has been published in a number of franchise periodicals.