1. J. Scott Andresen
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate Litigation; Construction Arbitration; Construction Defects; Construction Liens; Construction Litigation; Mechanics Liens; Stucco Litigation; Contract Litigation; Indemnity; Civil Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Mold Litigation
Membership: Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court; American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

2. Andrew Louis Marshall
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1986, J.D., Cum Laude
College: Lawrence University, Class of 1982, B.A., Biology
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1986, J.D., Cum Laude
Practice Area: Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employment Law, Liquor Liability, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Shareholders Law, Agricultural and Rural
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3. Stanford P. Hill
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1984, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1980, B.S.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1984, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation
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4. Christian Andrew Preus
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of North Dakota School of Law, Class of 1985, J.D.
College: Indiana University School of Business, Class of 1981, B.A.
Admitted: University of North Dakota School of Law, Class of 1985, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance - Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance - Reinsurance, Employment, Employment & Labor, Appeals
Membership: Bar Fellowship: of American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel , September 17, 2012 , Spevacek Comments on NFL Brain Injury Litigation , August 23, 2012 , Meagher & Geer Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2013 , July 9, 2012 , Meagher & Geer Congratulates 17… Read more of American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel , September 17, 2012 , Spevacek Comments on NFL Brain Injury Litigation , August 23, 2012 , Meagher & Geer Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2013 , July 9, 2012 , Meagher & Geer Congratulates 17 of its Lawyers Named to the 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers List , October 17, 2011 , Minnesota Appellate Court Affirms Ruling in Favor of Coach Williams , September 6, 2011 , Meagher & Geer Attorneys Selected for Bes

5. Andrea Ellen Reisbord
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, Class of 1990, J.D.
College: Occidental College, Class of 1987, A.B., magna cum laude
Admitted: University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, Class of 1990, J.D.
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Insurance Coverage
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6. John M. Anderson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1978
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., with high distinction, 1974
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Environmental Insurance, Environmental Insurance Claims, Environmental Insurance Coverage, Environmental Insurance Defense, Casualty Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Excess and Reinsurance, Excess Coverage, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, General Liability, Indemnity, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Contracts, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Mediation, International Insurance, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Reinsurance, Insurance Bad Faith Defense, Insurance Coverage Defense, Reinsurance Defense, Elevator Liability, Escalator Liability, Industrial Products Liability, Products Liability Defense, Products Liability Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Asbestos Defense, Asbestos Litigation, Chemical Exposure, Silicosis Litigation, Toxic Exposure, Toxic Tort Defense, Appeals, Employment & Labor
Membership: American Board of Trial Advocates; Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; American Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; Hennepin County Bar Association (Fourth District Ethics Committee); Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

7. Gregory P. Bulinski
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1979
College: Macalester College, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Products Liability; Professional Liability; Health Law; Hospital Law; General Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Subrogation; Professional Disciplinary Matters
Membership: Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (President, 2005-2006); American, Minnesota, Hennepin County and Federal Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Supreme Court Civil Justice Task Reform.

8. Dale M. Wagner
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1979
College: St. Mary's University of Minnesota, B.A., 1972
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Products Liability; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Employment Litigation; Civil Appeals; Construction Claims; Automobile Insurance; Automobile Insurance Coverage; Automobile Liability; Casualty Insurance; General Liability; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Guaranty Association Law; Property Damage; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; No Fault Auto Insurance Defense; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Age Discrimination in Employment; Employer Liability; Employment at Will; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Claims; Employment Contracts; Employment Defense; Employment Disability Discrimination; Employment Discrimination; Employment Law; Employment Termination; Noncompete Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation; Sexual Harassment; Title VII Discrimination; Whistleblower Litigation; Wrongful Termination Defense; Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Negligence Defense; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Rental Vehicle Litigation; Automotive Products Liability; Bicycle Products Liability; Breach of Warranty; Explosions; Food Products Liability; Gas Explosions; Heavy Equipment Products Liability; Industrial Products Liability; Manufacturers Liability; Products Liability Defense; Recreational Vehicle Products Liability; Accountants Liability; Accountants Malpractice; Directors and Office
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9. Louis J. Speltz
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1983
College: St. John's University, B.A., cum laude, 1977
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Products Liability; Personal Injury; Construction Law; Employment Law; Insurance Coverage; General Litigation
Membership: American Board of Trial Advocates; Council on Litigation Management.

10. Mark P. Hodkinson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1984
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 1978
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Employment Litigation, General Liability, Intellectual Property Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Liquor Liability, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Personal Injury Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability Defense, Professional Liability Defense, School Law, Science and Technology Law, Toxic Tort Litigation, Personal Injury, Mediation
Membership: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Association of Defense Trial Attorneys; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Minnesota City/County Management Association.

11. Kevin P. Hickey
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Civil Appeals, Business Litigation, Business Torts, Complex Business Litigation, Federal Civil Practice, Class Action Defense, Commercial Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Litigation, Breach of Contract, Copyright Infringement, Employee Benefits Litigation, ERISA Class Actions, ERISA Litigation, Health Care Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Complex Litigation, Trial Practice, Professional Liability, Professional Malpractice, Trade Secrets, Theft of Trade Secrets, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Lanham Act, Trade Dress, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Litigation, Unfair Competition, Legal Malpractice, Technology and Science
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12. Stephen O. Plunkett
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1989
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Elder Care, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Health Care Liability, Health Care Litigation, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Nursing Home Liability, Nursing Home Litigation, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Liability Defense, Complex Litigation, Head Injury, Personal Injury Defense, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Third Party Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death, Food Products Liability, Clergy Sexual Misconduct, Premises Liability Defense, Professional Sexual Misconduct, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Membership: Association of Defense Trial Attorneys; Defense Research Institute (Chair, Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee).

13. David M. Dahlmeier
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
College: Hamline University, B.A., cum laude, 1992
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Admiralty Law; Agricultural Cooperatives; Agricultural Tort Claims; Crop Damage; Farm Equipment Liability; Arbitration; Mediation; Business Litigation; Business Torts; Commercial Liability; Construction Accidents; Construction and Design Law; Construction Arbitration; Construction Claims; Construction Contracts; Construction Defects; Construction Equipment Liability; Construction Insurance Defense; Construction Liability; Construction Mediation; Construction Products Liability; Fire Loss; Arson and Insurance Fraud; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense; Fire Insurance Defense; First and Third Party Insurance Defense; First Party Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Defense Subrogation; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Property Insurance Defense; Reinsurance Defense; Self Insured Defense; Civil Litigation; Complex Litigation; Defense Litigation; Negligence Defense; Personal Injury Defense; Premises Liability Defense; Breach of Warranty; Chemical Explosions; Elevator Liability; Engineering Products Liability; Environmental Products Liability; Escalator Liability; Explosions; Gas Explosions; Heavy Equipment Products Liability; Industrial Products Liability; Manufacturers Liability; Product Defects; Product Failure; Product Recall; Product Safety; Product Warning Labels; Products Liability Arbitration; Products Liability Defense; Products Liability Mediation; Products Liability Subrogation; Propane Products Liabi
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Propane Gas Defense Association.

14. Jonathan C. Marquet
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
College: Northwestern University, B.S., 1998
Admitted: Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Drug and Medical Device Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Federal Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

15. Carly Stephani
Title: Associate
Law School: University of St. Thomas Law School, J.D., 2011
College: University of St. Thomas, B.S.B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of St. Thomas Law School, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Products Liability
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16. Mark R. Bradford
Title: Shareholder
Law School: DePaul University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
College: Beloit College, B.A., cum laude, 1999
Admitted: DePaul University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2003
Practice Area: Civil Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, General Liability Defense, Civil Liability
Membership: Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court; American, Minnesota (Appellate Council) and Hennepin County Bar Associations (Fourth District Ethics Investigator); Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (Insurance Law Committee Co-Chair).

17. Bryan R. Browning
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2008 Dean's List
College: Aquinas College, B.A., cum laude, 2005 Dean's List
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2008 Dean's List
Practice Area: Commercial Fraud; Commercial Liability; Commercial Torts; Complex Commercial Litigation; Architectural Law; Construction Law; Construction Accidents; Construction Arbitration; Construction Claims; Construction Contracts; Construction Defects; Construction Equipment Liability; Construction Insurance Defense; Construction Liability; Construction Litigation; Construction Products Liability; Construction Safety; Contractors Liability; Stucco Litigation; Commercial Law; Contracts; Breach of Contract; Commercial Contracts; Contract Litigation; Environmental Law; Environmental Cleanup; Environmental Compliance; Environmental Contamination; Environmental Insurance Claims; Environmental Insurance Defense; Environmental Litigation; Underground Storage Tanks; Insurance; Accident Insurance; Casualty Insurance; Casualty Insurance Subrogation; Commercial Insurance; Commercial Property Insurance; Fire Insurance; Fire Insurance Subrogation; Fire Loss; General Liability; Indemnity; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Mediation; Insurance Products; Personal Liability; Property Damage; Property Insurance Coverage; Property Loss; Property Subrogation; Subrogation; Insurance Defense; Arson and Insurance Fraud; Automobile Liability Defense; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense; Fire Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Defense Subrogation; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Property Insurance Defense; Self Insured Defense; Litigation;
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18. Jerome C. Briggs
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
College: University of Minnesota, B.S.L.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
Practice Area:
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19. Lynn G. Truesdell
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
College: Amherst College, B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
Practice Area:
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20. Kerri J. Nelson
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., cum laude, 1989
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Employment Defense; Employment Litigation; Housing Law; Insurance Coverage; School Law; Contracts
Membership: American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations (Board of Directors, 2013); Federal Bar Association.

21. Daniel R. Olson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., cum laude, 2004; University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business, M.B.A., 2008
Admitted: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Defense Litigation
Membership: American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Association of the Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; University of St. Thomas School of Law (Board of Directors).

22. Jeanne H. Unger
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: Colgate University; University of Minnesota, B.A., 1979
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Civil Appeals; Insurance Coverage
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23. Patrick J. Sauter
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
College: St. Cloud State University, B.A., 1971
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation, Products Liability Litigation, Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Membership: Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (President, 2006-2007); Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court; Association of Defense Trial Attorneys; American Board of Trial Advocates; American Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; Hennepin County Bar Association.

24. Jan M. Gunderson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
College: College of St. Benedict, B.A., magna cum laude, 1980
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Practice Area: Automobile Liability Defense; Legal Malpractice Defense
Membership: American Board of Trial Advocates (National Board Member, 2009 to Present; President, Minnesota Chapter, 2006); American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

25. Steven M. Sitek
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hamline University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
College: University of St. Thomas, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Hamline University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Accidents; Construction Defects; Contract Litigation; Insurance Litigation; Automobile Liability Defense; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Insurance Defense Subrogation; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Civil Litigation; Negligence Defense; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Bodily Injury; Brain Injury; Catastrophic Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Personal Injury Defense; Wrongful Death; Premises Liability Defense; Automotive Design Liability; Automotive Products Liability; Automotive Restraints; Manufacturers Liability; Product Defects; Products Liability Defense; Tort Defense; Tort Liability; Asbestos Defense; Asbestos Litigation
Membership: International Association of Defense Counsel; Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Association; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (Board of Directors); ACA International.

26. Shanda K. Pearson
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: Winona State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1998
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Health Care Litigation; Nursing Home Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Civil Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury Defense; Sexual Abuse; Wrongful Death; Premises Liability Defense; Products Liability Defense; Asbestos Defense; Asbestos Litigation
Membership: Warren E. Burger Inn of Court; American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Minnesota Society for Healthcare Risk Management.

27. Jessica L. Klander
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011
College: Macalester College, B.A., 2004
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Litigation; Civil Litigation; Fair Credit Reporting Act; Consumer Collections
Membership: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; ACA International, Inc.

28. Jessica Lipsky Roe
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1994
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., with distinction, 1986
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Employment Law; Litigation
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29. Mark D. Covin
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1991 Deans List
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1987
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1991 Deans List
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Commercial Real Estate Litigation; Construction Accidents; Construction Arbitration; Construction Litigation; Construction Products Liability; Contract Litigation; Casualty Insurance Subrogation; Commercial Property Insurance; Fire Insurance; Fire Insurance Subrogation; Fire Loss; First and Third Party Insurance; First Party Insurance; General Liability; Indemnity; Insurance Adjuster Liability; Insurance Arbitration; Insurance Litigation; Property Loss; Property Subrogation; Arson and Insurance Fraud; Casualty Insurance Defense; Extra Contractual Insurance Defense; Fire Insurance Defense; First and Third Party Insurance Defense; First Party Insurance Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Insurance Fraud Defense; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Personal Injury Defense; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Premises Liability Defense; Products Liability Defense; Products Liability Subrogation; Real Estate Litigation
Membership: American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

30. Sarah M. Hoffman
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: Concordia College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Professional Liability - Health Care
Membership: Minnesota Women Lawyers

31. Susan E. Gustad
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1988
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Federal Civil Practice; Consumer Litigation; Fair Credit Reporting Act; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Federal Practice; Hospital Negligence; Hospital Peer Review; Insurance Coverage; Life Insurance; Housing Discrimination; Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Malpractice; Civil Appeals
Membership: American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; ACA International.

32. Carrie L. Hund
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 1993
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Products Liability; Drug and Medical Device Litigation; Insurance Defense; Medical Malpractice; Employment Law
Membership: American, Minnesota, Hennepin County and Ramsey County Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (Chair, Products Liability Committee, 2009 - Present).

33. Greer E. Lockhart
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
College: University of Minnesota, B.S.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
Practice Area:
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34. Alan I. Silver
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1975
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., cum laude, 1971
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1975
Practice Area: Agency and Distributorships, Dealer and Distributor Termination, Distribution Agreements, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Antitrust, Antitrust Class Actions, Deceptive Trade Practices, Price-Fixing, Trade Regulation, Unfair Trade, Appellate Practice, Civil Appeals, Banks and Banking, Bank Directors and Officers Liability, Banking Litigation, Loan Workouts, Business Arbitration, Business Litigation, Business Mediation, Business Torts, Business Valuation, Civil Practice, Federal Civil Practice, Class Actions, Class Action Defense, Commercial Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Sale of Goods, Uniform Commercial Code, Commercial Real Estate Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Workouts, Complex and Multi-District Litigation, Breach of Contract, Commercial Contracts, Contract Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Education Law, School District Liability, School Law, Employee Benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plans, Employee Stock Ownership Trusts, ERISA, ERISA Class Actions, ERISA Litigation, Pension and Profit Sharing Plans, 401(k) Plans, Financial Institution Failures, Financial Institutions Litigation, Financial Institution Insolvency, Franchises and Franchising, Dealership Law, Franchise Distribution, Franchise Law, Franchise Litigation, Franchise Termination, Civil Fraud, Fraud, Federal Practice, Adult Guardianship, Conservatorship, Guardianship, Cybersquatting, Trust Investment, Investment Law, Confidentiality Agreements, Covenants Not To Compete, Employment Brea
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35. Laura J. McKnight
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1979
College: Bethel College, B.A., with highest honors, 1973
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: General Employment Litigation, Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition, Healthcare
Membership: Professional Associations and Activities, American Bar Association , American Bar Foundation, Fellow (membership limited to one-third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction) , Defense Research Institute , Federal Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association… Read more Professional Associations and Activities, American Bar Association , American Bar Foundation, Fellow (membership limited to one-third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction) , Defense Research Institute , Federal Bar Association , Hennepin County Bar Association , Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association , Minnesota State Bar Association Read less

36. Michael A. Klutho
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
College: University of Missouri, B.S., 1980; Southern Illinois University, M.A., 1983
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Consumer, Hcba Professionalism and Ethics, Environmental and Natural Resources, Personal Injury, Professional Liability Defense, Products Liability, Construction Law, Fair Debt Collection Practices, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Maritime Law, Technology and Science
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota and American Bar Associations; International Association of Defense Counsel; Association of Defense Trial Attorneys; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

37. Mark R. Whitmore
Title: Chief Operating Officer/Managing Partner
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1992
College: Macalester College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1992
Practice Area: Professional Licensing; Professional Licensing Regulation; Age Discrimination; Dram Shop Liability; Liquor Liability; Arbitration; Mediation; Civil Appeals; Business Arbitration
Membership: American, Minnesota, Hennepin County and Iowa Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Minnesota Society of Healthcare Risk Management.

38. Kelly A. Putney
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
College: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1990
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Lender Liability; Lender Regulation; Lender Law; Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility; Medical Malpractice; Medical Malpractice Defense; Medical Negligence; Nursing Malpractice; Professional Liability; Accountants Malpractice; Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions; Agents and Brokers Liability; Architects and Engineers Liability; Architects and Engineers Malpractice; Professional Liability Defense; Professional Malpractice
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 2008-2010; Editorial Committee, 2008—); ACA International, Inc.

39. Robin Ann Williams
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1993
College: Texas Christian University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Professional Liability Defense; General Liability Defense; Landlord and Tenant Law; Legal Malpractice
Membership: Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court; American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Minnesota Multi Housing Association; Volunteer Lawyers Network (Housing Law Committee); Central Minnesota Legal Services (Board Member).

40. Boyd H. Ratchye
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: Harvard University, J.D.
College: Harvard University, A.B.
Admitted: Harvard University, J.D.
Practice Area:
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41. Frederick E. Finch
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1973
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., 1967
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1973
Practice Area: Class Action Defense, Collective Bargaining, Covenants Not To Compete, Employment Claims, Employment Class Actions, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Employment Termination, Executive Employment Law, Executive Severance Contracts, Fair Labor Standards, Management Labor Law, National Labor Relations Act, Restrictive Covenants, Sexual Harassment, Title VII Discrimination, Whistleblower Litigation, Civil Litigation, Federal Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, Trial Practice, Theft of Trade Secrets, Retaliatory Discharge
Membership: Hennepin County (President, 1988-1989), Minnesota State (Board of Governors, 1993—; Executive Committee, 1999-2001) and American (Nominating Committee, Minnesota State Delegate) Bar Associations. American Bar Foundation.

42. Lewis A. Remele, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Creighton University, J.D., cum laude, 1975
College: Harvard University, A.B., magna cum laude, 1970
Admitted: Creighton University, J.D., cum laude, 1975
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, General and Commercial Litigation, Employment, Antitrust, Securities, Broker-Dealer Regulation, Professional Liability, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Torts, Personal Injury, Health Care Litigation, Construction Litigation, Products Liability, Trusts and Estates
Membership: Hennepin County (President, 1989-1990) and Minnesota State (President, 1995-1996) Bar Associations; American College of Trial Lawyers; American Bar Foundation; American Board of Trial Advocates; International Society of Barristers.

43. Rebecca Egge Moos
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1977
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., 1969
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Professional Disciplinary Matters, Health Care, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Personal Injury, Construction & Development, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Insurance
Membership: Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (President, 1996-1997); American College of Trial Lawyers; American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Minnesota Chapter, 2008); American Bar Foundation; American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations.

44. Peter L. Gregory
Title: Associate
Law School: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
College: Wheaton College, B.A., 2001
Admitted: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Business Litigation; Professional Liability; Construction Litigation
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota and American Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

45. Ellie K. Vilendrer
Title: Associate
Law School: Brigham Young University, J. Ruben Clark Law School, J.D., 2007
College: University of Southern California, B.S.B.A., 2004
Admitted: Brigham Young University, J. Ruben Clark Law School, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Mediation, Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Adr
Membership: American Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; California State Bar Association; Hennepin County Bar Association; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Minnesota Society of Healthcare Risk Management.

46. Laurel J. Pugh
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., 2003
College: University of Washington, B.A., 2000
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Age Discrimination; Civil Rights Defense; Discrimination; Race Discrimination; Sex Discrimination; Breach of Contract; Contract Litigation; COBRA; Age Discrimination in Employment; Confidentiality Agreements; Covenants Not To Compete; Employee Discipline; Employee Drug Testing; Employee Rights; Employer Liability; Employer Rights; Employment at Will; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Civil Rights; Employment Claims; Employment Class Actions; Employment Contracts; Employment Defense; Employment Discrimination; Employment Disability Discrimination; Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Employment Mediation; Employment Practices Liability Insurance; Employment Rights; Employment Termination; Equal Employment Opportunity Law; Executive Employment Law; Fair Labor Standards; Family and Medical Leave Act; Federal Employment Law; Harassment; International Employment Contracts; Management Employment Law; National Labor Relations Act; National Origin Discrimination; Negligent Hiring; Noncompete Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation; Personnel Policies; Personnel Training; Reductions in Force; Restrictive Covenants; Retaliatory Discharge; Sexual Harassment; Title VII Discrimination; Unfair Labor Practices; Wage and Hour Law; WARN Act; Whistleblower Litigation; Workplace Violence; Wrongful Termination; Wrongful Termination Defense; Labor and Employment; Landlord and Tenant Law
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

47. Jeffrey R. Mulder
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Hamline University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Advertising and Marketing; False Advertising; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Antitrust; Deceptive Trade Practices; Appellate Practice; Civil Appeals; Business Fraud; Business Litigation; Business Torts; Business Law; Civil Practice; Federal Civil Practice; Commercial Law; Commercial Arbitration; Commercial Fraud; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Torts; Construction Law; Construction Contracts; Construction Litigation; Contractors Liability; Contracts; Breach of Contract; Commercial Contracts; Contract Fraud; Contract Litigation; Corporate Law; Corporate Litigation; Education Law; School Equal Protection; Environmental Law; Environmental Insurance; Environmental Insurance Claims; Environmental Insurance Coverage; Environmental Litigation; Fraud and Deceit; Civil Fraud; Insurance; Accident Insurance; Automobile Insurance; Automobile Insurance Coverage; Casualty Insurance; Commercial Insurance; Excess and Reinsurance; Fire Loss; First and Third Party Insurance; General Liability; Indemnity; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Contracts; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Guaranty Association Law; Insurance Litigation; Property Damage; Property Insurance; Property Insurance Coverage; Unfair Insurance Practices; Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Litigation; Labor and Employment; Covenants Not To Compete; Employer Liability; Employment Arbitration; Employment Breach of Contract; Employment Litigation; Noncompete Litigation
Membership:

48. Jessica S. Williams
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2001
College: Carleton College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 2001
Practice Area: Insurance; Business Trial and Litigation; Professional Liability
Membership:

49. Jonathan P. Norrie
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Saint Olaf College, B.A., cum laude, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Commercial Litigation; ERISA; Legal Malpractice; Professional Liability
Membership: American, Minnesota, Hennepin County and Rice County Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Federal Bar Association; Minnesota School Boards Association, Council of School Attorneys; ELCA Attorneys Association.

50. Patrick D. Newman
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2013, J.D., magna cum laude
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Class of 2010, B.A.
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 2013, J.D., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Bankruptcy/Creditors' Remedies, Class Action/Multidistrict Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Consumer Law Defense
Membership:

51. Janine M. Loetscher
Title: Associate
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: College of St. Benedict, B.A., 2002
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Civil Practice; Commercial Law; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Construction and Design Law; Construction Defects; Construction Litigation; Insurance; Automobile Insurance; Automobile Liability; Excess Coverage; General Liability; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Property Damage; Subrogation; Insurance Defense; Automobile Insurance Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; Property Damage Defense; Labor and Employment; Employment Law; Defense Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Negligence Defense; Personal Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Personal Injury Defense; Premises Liability; Premises Liability Defense; Legal Malpractice Defense
Membership: American Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; Hennepin County Bar Association; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

52. Nicole A. Delaney
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2009
College: University of Minnesota, B.S., with high distinction, 1998
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: American, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

53. Roger R. Roe, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1973
College: Grinnell College, B.A., 1970
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Personal Injury; Products Liability
Membership:

54. Edward F. Fox
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979
College: College of the Holy Cross, B.A., cum laude, 1976
Admitted: University of Minnesota, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Breach of Contract, Covenants Not To Compete, Employment Breach of Contract, Noncompete Litigation, Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Drug and Medical Device Defense, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Litigation, Unfair Competition, Business, Msba Business Law Section, Financial Markets and Services
Membership: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota State, Federal and American Bar Associations; Warren E. Burger Inn of Court (Master); Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

55. Rachel B. Peterson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Bethel College, B.A., 2003
Admitted: University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Health Care; Products Liability; Professional Liability
Membership: Hennepin County, Minnesota and American Bar Associations; Warren E. Burger Inn of Court; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

56. Christopher J. Haugen
Title: Associate
Law School: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
College: Macalester College, B.A., cum laude, 2007
Admitted: Hamline University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Construction Law; Insurance Coverage; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

57. Steven P. Aggergaard
Title: Shareholder
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Augsburg College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1989; Northwestern University, M.S.J., high honors, 1992
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Civil Appeals; Commercial Litigation; Professional Liability
Membership: American Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association (Publications Committee); Hennepin and Ramsey County Bar Associations; Federal Bar Association Defense Research Institute; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Society of Professional Journalism.