1. Greg Stephens
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1971
College: Colorado College, B.A., 1968
Admitted: Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1971
Practice Area:
Membership: •American Bar Association •Minnesota State Bar Association

2. Robert E. Salmon
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., with high distinction, 1976
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation; Professional Liability
Membership: •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association•Professional Liability Underwriting Society

3. Jeffrey E. Dilger
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011 Dean's List
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011 Dean's List
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Intellectual Property
Membership: •Minnesota State Bar Association

4. Jennifer Crancer
Title: Associate
Law School: Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2012
College: Wheaton College, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation
Membership: •Hennepin County Bar Association •Minnesota Women Lawyers

5. Jennifer Zwilling
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., cum laude, 2004
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations, General Employment Litigation, Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, Financial Services
Membership: Professional Associations and Activities, Federal Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota State Bar Association

6. Louise A. Behrendt
Title: Senior Counsel
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1979
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Mass Tort/Toxic Tort
Membership: •Minnesota State Bar Association, Member •Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association •Chair, Amicus Curiae Committee •Member, Construction Law Committee

7. Mary M. O'Brien
Title: Partner
Law School: Concannon Programme of International Law, London, England, 1984; University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1986
College: College of St. Benedict, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Concannon Programme of International Law, London, England, 1984; University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Corporate/Business Services; Employment; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

8. Leatha G. Wolter
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1986
College: Macalester College, B.A., 1983
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership: Professional Affiliations, International Association of Arson Investigators, Minnesota Chapter , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Women Lawyers

9. Robert L. Graff
Title: Partner
Law School: Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1990
College: Harvard University, A.B., 1987
Admitted: Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Electronic Litigation, Catastrophic Loss, Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin Bar Association , Defense Research Institute (DRI) , Institute of Forensic Investigation (IF)

10. Chad J. Stepan
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1997
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1994
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Catastrophic Loss; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental; Construction; Professional Liability; Insurance; Life Sciences
Membership:

11. Bradley J. Lindeman
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: Buena Vista University, B.A., 1993; Central Michigan University, M.A., 1995
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment; Products Liability; Catastrophic Loss; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental; Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Life Sciences
Membership:

12. Hannah E. Bellanger
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 2004; University of Minnesota - Duluth, M.A., 2006
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Corporate/Business Services; Employment; Real Estate; Wills; Probate; Estates; Trusts and Related Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: •American Bar Association •Hispanic National Bar Association •Minnesota Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association •Minnesota Women Lawyers

13. Jeffrey M. Thompson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 1983
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership: Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association , Chair of Tort Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) - Intellectual Property , American Intellectual Property Law Association , Minnesota State Bar Association , California State Bar Association , Texas State Bar Association , Awarded the… Read more Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association , Chair of Tort Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) - Intellectual Property , American Intellectual Property Law Association , Minnesota State Bar Association , California State Bar Association , Texas State Bar Association , Awarded the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent (AV is a registered certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies) Read less

14. Erin D. Doran
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2005 Dean's List
College: Northwestern University, B.A., with honors, 2002
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2005 Dean's List
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Professional Liability; Construction
Membership:

15. Melissa Dosick Riethof
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: Boston University, B.A., cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Appellate; Professional Liability - Health Care; Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

16. Elie C. Biel
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School,, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: University of Rochester, College of Arts and Sciences, B.A., History & Political Sciense, cum laude, 2007
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School,, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care
Membership: •Federal Bar Association •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association •MDLA (Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association)

17. Brent A. Fischer
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2014 Dean's List
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., 2010
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2014 Dean's List
Practice Area: Catastrophic Loss; Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Hennepin County Bar Association

18. Dorothy Jaworski Paxton
Title: Special Counsel
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: Niagara University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

19. Joel T. Wiegert
Title: Partner
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., with high honors, 2000 Order of the Coif
College: Concordia College, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., with high honors, 2000 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

20. Julia J. Nierengarten
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2011 Dean's List
College: Grinnell College, B.A., 2005
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2011 Dean's List
Practice Area: Appellate
Membership:

21. Jacalyn Chinander
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2007
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Employment; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

22. Adam D. Brady
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2010 Dean's List
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., Anthropology, 2003 Scholarship Recipient and Dean's List
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2010 Dean's List
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Employment
Membership:

23. Colleen McGarry
Title: Associate
Law School: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: Creighton University, B.A., Dean's Honor Roll, 2006
Admitted: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Mass Tort/Toxic Tort
Membership:

24. Jessica K. Dennis
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: San Diego State University, M.A., 2005; Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., 2003
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation
Membership:

25. Nicole L. Brand
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1994
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care; Commercial Litigation; Life Sciences
Membership:

26. Tiffany M. Brown
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2000
College: St. Mary's University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, Valedictorian, 1997
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

27. Russell D. Melton
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1985
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., 1977
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Catastrophic Loss; Construction; Products Liability; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental
Membership:

28. Amy L. Maddox
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2004
College: University of Colorado, B.S., 1999; University of Wisconsin - Madison, M.B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care
Membership:

29. Matthew P. Lawlyes
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014 Dean's A List
College: University of Illinois Springfield, B.A., magna cum laude, 2011
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014 Dean's A List
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

30. Damon L. Highly
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2000
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 1992
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Appellate; Professional Liability - Health Care; Employment; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

31. Joshua A. Iverson
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2003
College: University of Minnesota, B.S.C.E., 1995
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Catastrophic Loss; Construction; Commercial Litigation; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental; Life Sciences
Membership:

32. Livia E. Babcock
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
College: St. Olaf College, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Securities and Financial Services; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation; Employment
Membership:

33. Joseph M. Simmer
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of Minnesota Duluth (B.A., Criminology, 2007; B.A., Chemistry, 2007; B.S., Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, 2007)
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care
Membership:

34. Ryan W. Wahlund
Title: Attorney
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011
College: Bethel University, B.A., cum laude, 2006
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care
Membership:

35. Darren R. Hepper
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, B.S., summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Catastrophic Loss; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental; Life Sciences
Membership:

36. George H. Norris
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: Macalester College, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Intellectual Property; Employment; Electronic Litigation; Appellate; Insurance Insurance Coverage
Membership:

37. Tamara L. Rollins
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2001
College: Drake University, B.A., cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

38. Michael K. Thro
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Law Review
College: Hamline University, 2006 Dean's List, 2004-2006; Associate 2010-2011, Dean's Honor Roll, multiple semesters; Presidential Scholarship
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Law Review
Practice Area:
Membership:

39. Henry Pfutzenreuter
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 2007
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

40. Laura C. Sands
Title: Associate
Law School: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., cum laude, 2003; University of Notre Dame, M.Ed., 2005
Admitted: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment; Insurance; Insurance Coverage; Securities and Financial Services
Membership:

41. Melissa K. Rislov
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2004
College: Winona State University, B.S., 2001
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation
Membership:

42. Susan M. Hansen
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1987
College: University of Minnesota School of Music, 1984
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Products Liability; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental
Membership:

43. Debra L. Weiss
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A., cum laude, 1995
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Employment, Insurance, Professional Liability, Real Estate, Securities and Financial Services
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) , Association of Women Contractors (AWC) , MRA , TeamWomen , Twin Cities Claims Association (TCCA)

44. Paula Weseman Theisen
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: Carleton College, B.A., 1983
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Electronic Litigation
Membership:

45. M. Gregory Simpson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: Reed College, B.A., 1984
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Employment; Commercial Litigation; Insurance; Insurance Coverage; Construction
Membership:

46. William M. Hart
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Appellate, Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Chair, Amicus Curiae Committee, 2001-present , Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court, member , Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society, founding member, Secretary (2011), Vice-Chair (2012), Chair (2013) Publications Committee… Read more Professional Affiliations, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Chair, Amicus Curiae Committee, 2001-present , Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court, member , Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society, founding member, Secretary (2011), Vice-Chair (2012), Chair (2013) Publications Committee Co-chair (2008-present) , Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section Governing Council, member, 2008-2010 , University of St. Thomas School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Appellate Advocacy, 2005

47. Timothy W. Ridley
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1981
College: College of St. Thomas, B.A., 1977
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Corporate/Business Services, Wills, Probate, Estates, Trusts and Related Litigation
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Probate and Trust Law Section , Hennepin County Bar Association

48. Laura J. Hanson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1985
College: Missouri Western State College, B.S., cum laude, 1982
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Commercial Litigation
Membership: Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association , Co-chair, Section of Litigation's Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Defense Research Institute , Insurance Law Committee , Minnesota Women Lawyers

49. Rodger A. Hagen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1984
College: Concordia College, B.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care, Life Sciences
Membership: Professional Affiliations, fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Wisconsin State Bar Association , State Bar Association of North Dakota , Defense Research Institute , Physician… Read more Professional Affiliations, fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Wisconsin State Bar Association , State Bar Association of North Dakota , Defense Research Institute , Physician Insurers Association of America Read less | Bar Fellowship: American College of Trial Lawyers , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Wisconsin State Bar Associ

50. Michael D. Hutchens
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., 1982
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Construction, Catastrophic Loss, Professional Liability, Mass Tort/Toxic Tort, Life Sciences
Membership: Professional Affiliations, International Society of Barristers , International Association of Defense Counsel , American Board of Trial Advocates , Defense Research Institute , American Arbitration Association , Panel of Arbitrators , The Harmonie Group (www.harmonie.org) , Claims &… Read more Professional Affiliations, International Society of Barristers , International Association of Defense Counsel , American Board of Trial Advocates , Defense Research Institute , American Arbitration Association , Panel of Arbitrators , The Harmonie Group (www.harmonie.org) , Claims & Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance Read less

51. Karl J. Yeager
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, B.S., magna cum laude, 1980
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, Corporate/Business Services
Membership: Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , State Bar of Arizona , State Bar of Wisconsin

52. Christian A. Preus
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Indiana University School of Business, B.A., 1981
Admitted: University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Employment
Membership:

53. Stacy A. Broman
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1988
College: Moorhead State University, B.A., cum laude, 1985
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1988
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Construction
Membership: Professional Affiliations, fellow, American College of Coverage Counsel (Established in 2012, the ACCEC is composed of preeminent coverage and extracontractual counsel in the United States and Canada, representing the interests of both insurers and policyholders. Membership is limited, and is by… Read more Professional Affiliations, fellow, American College of Coverage Counsel (Established in 2012, the ACCEC is composed of preeminent coverage and extracontractual counsel in the United States and Canada, representing the interests of both insurers and policyholders. Membership is limited, and is by invitation) , Board of Regents (2015 - Present) , Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), composed of recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction, is dedicated to promoting knowl

54. Barbara Zurek
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1990
College: North Hennepin Community College, A.D. in Nursing, 1977; Metropolitan State University, B.A.N., 1985
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care; Life Sciences
Membership:

55. John C. Hughes
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1987
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Products Liability; Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental; Life Sciences
Membership:

56. Mark A. Bloomquist
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
College: Stanford University, B.A., 1979
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Construction; Real Estate; Professional Liability; Securities and Financial Services
Membership:

57. Cecilie M. Loidolt
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1992
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1985
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1992
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care; Life Sciences
Membership:

58. Katherine A. McBride
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1985
College: University of Illinois, B.A., 1981
Admitted: University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Appellate
Membership:

59. David T. Schach
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
College: St. Johns University, B.A., 1991
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Products Liability; Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental; Life Sciences
Membership:

60. Amy J. Woodworth
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1995
College: Grinnell College, B.A., 1991
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

61. Gary W. Hoch
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1968
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1965
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1968
Practice Area:
Membership:

62. J. Richard Bland
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: Drake University Law School, J.D., 1971
College: Augustana College, B.A., 1968
Admitted: Drake University Law School, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Professional Liability - Health Care
Membership:

63. James F. Roegge
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 1971
College: Concordia College, B.A., 1967
Admitted: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Professional Liability - Health Care; Professional Liability
Membership:

64. Charles E. Spevacek
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: Purdue University, B.S., 1977
Admitted: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Appellate
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Charter Member, Insurance Litigation Institute of America , Defense Research Institute , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Board of Directors and Past-Chair, Ridgeview Hospital Foundation… Read more Professional Affiliations, Charter Member, Insurance Litigation Institute of America , Defense Research Institute , Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Board of Directors and Past-Chair, Ridgeview Hospital Foundation , Senior fellow, Litigation Counsel of America , Member, Trial Law Institute , Member, Diversity Law Institute , Barrister, Order of Juris , Past Board of Directors and Past-Chair, Center of the American Experiment , P

65. Charles H. Becker
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1980
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., magna cum laude, 1977
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Products Liability, Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort/Toxic Tort, Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental, Life Sciences
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Defense Research Institute , International Association of Defense Counsel , Toxic and Hazardous Substance Committee , Fidelity and Surety Committee (former… Read more Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Defense Research Institute , International Association of Defense Counsel , Toxic and Hazardous Substance Committee , Fidelity and Surety Committee (former member) , International Society of Barristers , Member, Meagher + Geer Management Committee, 1997-2002 Read less

66. Charles E. Jones
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: Carleton College, B.A., cum laude, 1984
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation; Employment; Intellectual Property; Securities and Financial Services
Membership:

67. Michael P. McNamee
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1997 Dean's List
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., summa cum laude, 1994 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1997 Dean's List
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
Membership:

68. John E. Radmer
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2002
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Intellectual Property; Products Liability; Catastrophic Loss; Electronic Litigation; Securities and Financial Services
Membership:

69. Anthony J. Alt
Title: Associate
Law School: Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
College: University of Notre Dame; St. Gregory's, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Professional Liability
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70. Aaron M. Simon
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 2003, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1999, B.S.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 2003, J.D.
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Insurance, Insurance Coverage, Commercial Litigation
Membership: Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) , Steering Committee Co-chair, The North Central States Chapter , Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association (MIIAB) , Certified… Read more Professional Affiliations, Minnesota State Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) , Steering Committee Co-chair, The North Central States Chapter , Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association (MIIAB) , Certified Insurance Agent Continuing Education Instructor , Claims & Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance , Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) , Twin Cities Claims Association (TCCA) Read less

71. Margaret R. (Molly) Ryan
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment
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72. Daniel L. Payne
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: University of Virginia, B.A., 2000
Admitted: Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance; Professional Liability; Products Liability
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73. Emily L. Mugaas
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009 Order of the Coif
College: University of Minnesota - Duluth, B.A., summa cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Construction; Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Products Liability
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74. Andrew D. Deutsch
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: University of Minnesota - Duluth, B.A., summa cum laude, 2003
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance - Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance - Reinsurance
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75. Perssis Meshkat
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
College: University of Wisconsin - Madison, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance Coverage; Construction; Professional Liability
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76. Bradley M. Jones
Title: Partner
Law School: Seton Hall University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1978
College: Minnesota State University, B.A., cum laude, 1974
Admitted: Seton Hall University Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Construction, Employment, Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Securities and Financial Services, Oil & Gas
Membership: Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association-Involved member of the following sections: , Business Law Section , Litigation Section , Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section , Excess and Surplus Lines Committee, Vice-Chair (1996-2003) , Professionalism Committee, Member (2000-2001)… Read more Professional Affiliations, American Bar Association-Involved member of the following sections: , Business Law Section , Litigation Section , Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section , Excess and Surplus Lines Committee, Vice-Chair (1996-2003) , Professionalism Committee, Member (2000-2001) , Intellectual Property Committee, Chair-Elect (1998), Chair (1998-1999), Vice-Chair (1999-2001) , Emerging Issues Committee, Member (1999-2000) , Membership Committee, Member (1993-1994) , Membership Involvement Committ

77. LouAnn C. Lawton
Title: Attorney
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, B.S.N., with distinction, 1992
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care; Life Sciences
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78. Lenae M. Pederson
Title: Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2001
College: Florida International University, B.S., 1995
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Products Liability; Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental
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79. Jon R. Russell
Title: Partner
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
College: Minnesota State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1998
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Products Liability; Mass Tort/Toxic Tort; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation; Safety, Toxic Tort & Environmental
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80. Kathleen M. Ghreichi
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992 Order of the Coif
College: University of Toledo, B.A., summa cum laude, 1983; Universite de Dijon, France, 1984; University of Michigan, M.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992 Order of the Coif
Practice Area: Appellate
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81. B. Shane Barnes
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Huntingdon College, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Corporate/Business Services; Real Estate
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