Vanessa J. Szalapski

David L. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and is the Managing Attorney of Wilson Law Group. David, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026 with Best Lawyers and since 2020 with Super Lawyers. These recognitions are based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. David is licensed to p...

George E. Chronic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. George E., who practices law in Mankato, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anu Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Anu, 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 Anu is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael B. Fisco is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Minneapolis office. Michael focuses his practice on corporate debt restructurings, bankruptcy, and related litigation matters. He has deep experience representing indenture trustees and investors in restructuring defaulted debt securities. Michael is business minded and focused on maximizing recoveries. He works with clients to develop and implement cost-effective business strategies, including capital structure alternative...

For the last 20 years, Kristine M. Spiegelberg Nelson has focused her practice on creditors’ remedies and consumer debt related civil litigation. She led her clients in navigating foreclosure, bankruptcy, complex quiet title and possession issues. Kristine represented national banks in the recovery of real property during the 2008 global recession and advocated for consumer creditor recovery during the 2021 global pandemic. She specializes in foreclosure by action, resolving outstanding...

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...

Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, Shawn has always had a strong drive to foster a just society. Shawn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where he received his degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Later, Shawn would go on to secure his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 2008. Recognized for his s...

Aram Desteian represents businesses in complex commercial litigation, and also counsels and defends other lawyers against a spectrum of professional liability claims. Aram Desteian’s commercial litigation practice includes representing businesses in a wide range of business disputes. As a professional liability attorney, he regularly helps other lawyers prevent and navigate lawsuits, investigations, board proceedings, and hearings involving legal ethics, legal malpractice, and other are...

Tara C. Norgard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Tara C., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tara C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathleen Flynn Peterson is devoted to providing advocacy for people dealing with pain, suffering and loss. As a former registered nurse, Kathleen understands that providing the best possible care requires speaking up for patients’ needs and speaking out against institutional problems in the medical system. Kathleen advocates against health care injustices by focusing on representing individuals and families who experience injury or death as a result of medical negligence. Her medical/le...