Best Lawyers in Minnesota, United States for Commercial Litigation
Barry Landy is an accomplished trial lawyer at Ciresi Conlin, renowned for his expertise in complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on trade secrets, antitrust, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, partnership and shareholders disputes, trademark claims, fraud, business torts, financial services litigation, and class actions. He represents businesses and individuals nationwide in high‑stakes disputes in federal and state courts. He serves as Chair of the firm’s b...
Ronald Gardner is a partner at the top franchisee law firm Dady & Gardner, P.A. Hehas represented businesses in virtually all fifty states, including both single-owner and multi-unit franchisees. He has handled issues of unlawful termination, encroachment, and the franchisor's failure to comply with requirements of the FTC and state governments. He is also a nationally known speaker on franchise law and the Past Chair of the ABA's Forum on Franchising.
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...
Jeffrey D. Klobucar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Litigation. Jeffrey D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey D. Klobucar 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 Jeffrey D. Klob...
John N. Bisanz, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. John N. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized John N. Bisanz, Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition refl...
Bryant D. Tchida is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bryant D. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Bryant D. Tchida since 2023. 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 Bryant D. Tchida is held by other lawyers.
Barry O’Neil is a trial attorney, who is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents professionals in malpractice claims with an emphasis in legal malpractice. Mr. O’Neil’s practice also involves the resolution of complex commercial disputes, employment-related issues and insurance claims. His commercial litigation experience has included contract, shareholder, partnership and business competition disputes in both trial and arb...
Terry Moore earned his reputation as a “bulldog lawyer” by being aggressive, tenacious, and practical. He has successfully taken on major league adversaries including big oil, big pharma, and big government, in both litigation and transactions. Over the past 30 years, he has won more than $150 million for his clients. He’s especially good at handling business partner disputes. He’s the author of two books, Big Force Negotiation, and The Bulldog Guide to Business Partne...
Daniel Olson is a commercial and employment litigator with a record of successfully trying, arbitrating, and mediating a variety of disputes. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit organizations to individuals. Mr. Olson has a track-record of securing favorable resolutions toward the early stages of litigation. He has won several jury trials when settlement was not feasible. And he has achieved both affirmances and reversals from state and federal appellate cou...
Richard T. Ostlund is a senior business trial lawyer at Anthony Ostlund Louwagie Dressen & Boylan PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , shareholder rights , corporate governance disputes, fiduciary duty claims, fraud matters , banking litigation, employment disputes , insurance coverage matters, and other complex business controversies. Over the course of more than three decades, Rich has represented companies, private equity firms, boards of direct...
"As a mediator or arbitrator my goal is to have the perspective, persistence, and patience to resolve business disputes and settle cases effectively." With more than 40 years of experience as a litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants, I know business issues. This wealth of experience and knowledge now serves as the foundation for successfully resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). I am a leading provider of commercial litigation ADR services and have an...
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