Best Excelsior, Minnesota Commercial Litigation Lawyers
Karl focuses his practice on advising small to medium-sized businesses on a variety of contract matters and commercial disputes. His background in construction makes him particularly well suited for real estate transactions and commercial litigation for clients in the real estate, construction and banking industries. Karl’s perspective on client relations: I feel a real rapport with those in construction and real estate businesses. My family owned and operated a small construction compa...
J. Mark Dady is the Managing Partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A . Mark represents franchisees and dealers in all stages of their relationships with their franchisors/manufacturers, including negotiating the terms of his clients’ franchise/dealer agreements and litigating issues related to pre-sale misrepresentations and termination/non-renewal disputes. Mark has been a speaker at the ABA Forum on Franchising and has been published in a number of franchise periodicals.
"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...
Lenders and creditors seek Wyatt’s assistance in retail and commercial-lending disputes involving distressed loans, collateral recovery, lien priority, workouts, eviction, and mortgage foreclosure. Wyatt also regularly represents clients in construction disputes on claims of negligence, defect, delay, warranty, and breach of contract. His broad experience in real estate, lending, and construction law allows Wyatt to understand an entire project and find an efficient way to resolve each ...
Thomas J. Basting Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Thomas J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. Basting Jr. since 2025. 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 Thomas J. Basting Jr. is held by other lawyers.
A Partner at Dady & Gardner since 2001, Scott has devoted his efforts to helping the "little guys" enforce their rights against the "big guys". He has helped franchisee associations negotiate more reasonable franchise agreements system-wide (including a negotiation that was publicized in the 'Wall Street Journal'), and has stopped several unlawful terminations. A former full-time radio talk show host, Scott hosts a once a week radio show and is a regular speaker on franchise law.
Alan Silver is a litigator with more than four decades of experience representing clients in trust and estates litigation, ERISA litigation, and commercial and business disputes, including appellate matters. Mr. Silver has been involved in many of the most high-profile trust and estates lawsuits in Minnesota, including litigation involving the Prince Estate, the Hill Trust, the Galloway Trust, the Binger Estate, and the Williams Trust, the family who started the Creamette Pasta Company. He re...
Brian Melendez is a veteran litigator with more than two decades of experience in trial and appellate practice, and a former president of the Minnesota State Bar Association. His practice focuses on consumer-credit litigation and business torts. He has defended consumer-financial-services providers in more than 300 cases in over 40 states. Brian was named by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2002 as one of the Top Ten Attorneys of the Year; he won the award a second time in 2008, only the second p...
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.
Lauren E. Lonergan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Insurance. Lauren E. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren E. Lonergan since 2010. 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 Lauren E. Lonergan is held by othe...
Mark J. Ayotte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mark J. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Mark J. Ayotte since 2027. 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 Mark J. Ayotte is held by other lawyers.
As Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin, Katie’s known for practicing at the intersection of science and the law. She pinpoints the advantages and disadvantages of each case, quickly and efficiently. In order to know how to maneuver your client’s case, you also need to understand your opponent’s path. Seeing through the pitfalls while recognizing the advantages both sides face helps to refine the business goals and litigation strategies for any dispute. Plus, after...
Christopher Morris defends financial institutions and firms against consumer and regulatory lawsuits and advises businesses on compliance with federal credit and collection laws. He also defends attorneys, engineers, and other professionals, and represents businesses and individuals in commercial and employment disputes. Mr. Morris has litigated to trial complex business cases with at-risk amounts in excess of $200 million and has successfully resolved claims involving hundreds of thousands o...
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...
