William M. Burns

“A well-written real estate document should read with ease like a good book, without the need for re-reading paragraphs to understand the content. It should have clarity and flow.” With more than 30 years of experience and focusing on attention to detail, I strive to spot issues and help clients avoid potential landmines, such as future landlord and tenant disputes. I understand the need to balance legal issues with business practicalities in order to achieve effective results. My...

Scott M. Flaherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Scott M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kodi J. Verhalen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Kodi J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kodi J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian T. Benkstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Brian T., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary Speier is a registered U.S. patent attorney with a focus on issues facing companies in the life sciences sectors. He provides counsel on a broad range of patent-related matters and regularly conducts pre-suit investigations, intellectual property valuations, and IP due diligence. Gary provides freedom-to-operate clearance reviews and opinions relating to infringement and validity and develops patent procurement and patent prosecution strategies for domestic, international, and foreign ju...

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 ...

Stephen Baird is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Stephen, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Olive is an experienced and accomplished workers' compensation attorney. Martindale-Hubbell, the most respected directory in the legal community, gave Mark an AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating for both professional skills and ethics - the highest designation available in both categories. In addition, Mark has been selected for Super Lawyer honors regularly since 2000 and most recently again in 2013. Super Lawyer honorees are selected from an annual survey and the distinction is bestowed on less t...

Steven J. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Steven J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph G. Socha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Joseph G., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.