Best Lawyers in Minnesota, United States for Commercial Litigation

Tal Bakke is a trial attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of professional liability and commercial litigation. Tal takes pride in being an advocate for his clients and helping navigate the stress of litigation. As a trial attorney, Tal has experience representing clients in all stages of litigation, from pre-suit advice and counsel through trial and appeals, involving commercial and business disputes and professional liability claims made against health care entities, attorneys, and...

Madeleine Brase is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Madeleine, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madeleine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Autumn C. Gear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Autumn C., 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 Autumn C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander Athmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. Alexander, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Tanabe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. David, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is 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 p...

Yuka Shiotani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Yuka, 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 Yuka is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven Liening is a skilled and tenacious litigator who represents businesses, property owners, and individuals in complex disputes. His practice concentrates on business litigation, real estate litigation, and fraud-related claims, where he helps clients resolve conflicts that threaten their financial interests and reputations. Whether advocating for a business embroiled in a contract dispute, litigating a commercial lease disagreement, or uncovering and pursuing claims of fraud, Steven brin...

Jake is the Managing Partner at Ciresi Conlin, where his practice focuses on commercial litigation, complex civil litigation, and appeals. Jake represents individuals and local and national companies in a wide variety of sectors, from biotechnology to nonprofit organizations and from consumer goods to construction and heavy manufacturing. He litigates bet-the-company contract cases, trade secret disputes, and other intellectual property matters, and represents plaintiffs and defendants in cla...

William Paterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. William, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica is a trial attorney that focuses her practice on all matters relating to trust, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and the like. Jessica routinely works with beneficiaries, trustees, personal representatives, family members with elderly loved ones, and other fiduciaries to resolve intra-family conflicts, to take action to protect their loved ones, and to ensure that their interests are protected. Additionally, Jessica assists both individual and corporate fiduciaries with the a...

Kyle Wislocky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kyle, 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 Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bryan Wiley is an experienced litigator with a diverse legal background. In addition to litigation, Bryan has experience in insurance coverage matters, and business and community association law, including general governance, compliance, and contract drafting, review and enforcement. Bryan represents his clients in a wide range of legal matters, including appearing at appraisals, mediations, and in the courtroom. Bryan’s practice is currently concentrated on representing property owners...

Clients deserve an attorney that is willing and able to go to battle for them. Sometimes that battle is in the court room, and sometimes it is somewhere else along the path of litigation. As an attorney, Jordan understands that he must be both the shield and the sword for his clients. Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Jordan was operating a small practice with a law partner. Having a small firm background allows him to provide his clients with small firm attention and responsiveness. Pai...

Navin Ramalingam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Navin, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Navin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick Cochran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Patrick, 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 Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Blair A. Harrington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Blair A., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Blair A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.