William J. "Bill" Brody

Pat Martin is an experienced employment lawyer. He has successfully defended employers by obtaining dismissals, summary judgments, defense verdicts, decertification, and other favorable results in lawsuits involving Title VII, the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), WARN, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sarbanes-Oxley, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Minnesota Chapter 181, discrimination, hara...

Matthew W. Bergeron brings a unique blend of legislative and health law experience to Larkin Hoffman’s health care and government relations practices. He helps clients develop, draft, and promote their legislative agendas while nurturing strong professional relationships with public policymakers at all levels of government. Matthew helps clients navigate complex regulatory processes and requirements at the state and federal levels.

Philip L. Bruner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation. Philip L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Philip L. Bruner since 2003. 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 Philip L. Bruner is held by other lawyers.

Sawan Patel is a shareholder and the chair of the Corporate and Transactions department at Larkin Hoffman. He helps businesses grow by protecting their interests, promoting and selling their products and services, and franchising their brands. Clients appreciate his ability to provide responsive legal solutions that make practical business sense. As a business and franchise attorney, Sawan ensures that his clients are protected from startup through all phases of their growth. Sawan advises cl...

Kara Rahimi’s practice focuses on nursing home abuse and negligence. Her background as a former forensic pathology investigator, as well as being a cum laude law school graduate and associate law review editor, has made Kara integral in the forensic analysis of the complex medical/legal issues in the cases we handle. Kara received her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota in December 1998. Upon graduation Kara took a job in a pathology office ...

Thomas J. Radio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Thomas J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Radio since 2018. 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 re...

Philip R. Schenkenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Philip R. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Philip R. Schenkenberg 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 Philip R. Schenkenberg is held by other lawyers.

Laura Hammargren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Laura practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Hammargren 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 Laura Hammargren is held by other lawyers.

Nicole focuses her practice primarily on professional liability defense for healthcare providers, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, and others, as well as long-term care litigation. She handles a wide variety of claims, including those alleging negligence and lack of informed consent, as well as claims involving health care providers in administrative proceedings before their respective licensing boards. Nicole has successfully represented clients in all phases of civil l...

Tim is a skilled trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience before state and federal courts—both in Minnesota and across the country. The key to his record of litigation achievements is his grasp of the technical issues and his high-level understanding of the complexities of the law. In his products liability litigation defense practice, Tim defends product liability cases and commercial cases for manufacturers in a number of industries, including: Power generation/energy Consum...