William R. Woodford

Harry Sieben has been with his law firm for 47 years. It has been built into one of Minnesota’s largest and most successful personal injury law firms by fighting for the rights of injured people. Harry has conducted jury trials resulting in record verdicts. He has recognition from state and national organizations for his success. He has consistently been selected by peers as a Super Lawyer, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell , the most respected directory in th...

J. Derek Vandenburgh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. J. Derek, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Derek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia Douglass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Julia, 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 Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard Ostlund is an experienced and successful senior business trial lawyer and an accomplished shareholder rights/corporate governance advocate. Rich has tried complex cases in over 30 states, spanning a 33-year career. As a professional advisor and trial advocate, Rich possesses a rare combination of business judgment, strategic leadership and crisis management skills; personal experience as a board member of multiple national and multi-national companies; and a deep reservoir of success ...

Rob focuses his practice on insurance coverage and complex environmental litigation— especially cases involving environmental claims made under a wide variety of insurance policies. When the environmental claims involve a catastrophic event, he represents insurers and insured in both defending against such claims and their efforts to recover funds from legally responsible third parties. He’s currently leveraging that experience by providing his advice and counsel to insurers faced...

Joni champions the rights of employees in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination , harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower issues , fueled by a passion for giving a voice to the oppressed within the workplace. As an exceptional advocate for her clients is Joni consistently demonstrates her ability to truly understand her clients unique situations through authentic listening. Joni takes the time to truly understand each client’s unique situation and objectives, crafting ...

Randy LeNeave is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with a record of numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and recoveries. He serves as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Board of Trial Advocates, and International Society of Barristers, and as a board member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA). Randy’s practice includes a special focus on representing injured railroad workers under the FELA (Federal Employers’ Lia...

Russ Ponessa is a trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing companies whose products or business practices are under attack. He has a wide ranging civil litigation practice with substantial experience in the areas of product and professional liability, toxic tort, construction, business and other commercial disputes, insurance coverage, and consumer claims. Mr. Ponessa has tried numerous cases to verdict and has handled a wide variety of single- and multiple-claim lawsuits in...

Matthew T. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Matthew T., 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 Matthew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jesse R. Orman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jesse R., 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 Jesse R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.