1.
Rebecca Ann ChaffeeTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 2000, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1997, B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 2000, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Litigation, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Family Law
Membership:
2.
Edward P. SheuTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of California Los Angeles, Class of 2001, J.D.
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Class of 1996, B.A.
Admitted: University of California Los Angeles, Class of 2001, J.D.
Practice Area: Real Estate, Appeals, Commercial, Family Law, Litigation
Membership:
3.
John A Burton, Jr.Title: Lawyer
Law School: University of Iowa, Class of 1972, J.D., with distinction
College: University of Iowa, Class of 1969, B.B.A., Finance, , University of Iowa, Class of 1976, M.B.A.
Admitted: University of Iowa, Class of 1972, J.D., with distinction
Practice Area: Estate Planning Law, Probate Law, Trust Administration Law, Business
Membership: Bar Fellowship:
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
4.
Robert L Meller, Jr.Title: Attorney
Law School: Cornell University, J.D.
College: Carleton College, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Cornell University, J.D.
Practice Area: Land Use & Zoning, Government Law & Land Development, Municipal Law, Insurance, Litigation, Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Debtors/Creditors Rights, Mediation, Troubled Financial Transactions & Remedies
Membership:
5.
Charles C BerquistTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., magna cum laude
College: Macalester College, B.A.
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Business Law, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, Public Pension Plans & ERISA, General Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Offerings, Securities Law, Insurance, Advertising & Media, Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology & The Web
Membership:
6.
E Joseph Lafave IIITitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1979, J.D.
College: Creighton University, Class of 1976, B.A., Philosophy, cum laude
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1979, J.D.
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Estate and Gift Taxation, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Charitable Giving, Charities Law, Taxation Law, Business, Native Peoples Law, Native American Taxation Law
Membership: Bar Fellowship:
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Member: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
7.
Gregory D SouleTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Michigan, Class of 1978, J.D.
College: Oberlin College, Class of 1975, B.A., with high honors
Admitted: University of Michigan, Class of 1978, J.D.
Practice Area: Real Estate Law, Environmental, Municipal Law, Commercial, Land Use & Zoning, Tax
Membership:
8.
Cathy E GorlinTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1978, J.D.
College: Wesleyan University, Class of 1975, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1978, J.D.
Practice Area: Family Law, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support
Membership:
9.
Patrick B HennessyTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1980, J.D., magna cum laude
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1977, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1980, J.D., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Business, Commercial Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Real Estate, General Commercial Transactions, Litigation, Debtor and Creditor Law
Membership:
10.
Timothy A. SullivanTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1979, J.D.
College: Carleton College, Class of 1975, B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1979, J.D.
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Appeals, Construction Disputes, Labor and Employment Law, Health Law
Membership:
11.
David J. ZubkeTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Wisconsin, Class of 1984, J.D.
College: University of Wisconsin, Class of 1979, B.A., Journalism and Economics, with honors
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, Class of 1984, J.D.
Practice Area: Computer/Internet, Contracts, Employment & Labor Issues, Securities, Business, Tech, Business Law, Employment & Consulting, Financing, General Business, Intellectual Property, Confidentiality & Privacy, Copyright, Entertainment Law, IP Analysis & Assessment, Technology & the Web, Trademark
Membership:
12.
Steven R KrugerTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Michigan, Class of 1982, J.D., cum laude
College: Wartburg College, Class of 1979, B.A., summa cum laude
Admitted: University of Michigan, Class of 1982, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Non-Profit Organizations Law, Taxation Law, Business Law, Native American Taxation Law
Membership:
13.
Paul Edward KaminskiTitle: Lawyer
Law School: Georgetown University, Class of 1983, J.D.
College: Creighton University, Class of 1980, B.A., with honors
Admitted: Georgetown University, Class of 1983, J.D.
Practice Area: Real Estate Law, Government Relations, Land Use & Zoning, Banking Law
Membership:
14.
Daniel R NelsonTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1980, J.D.
College: St. Olaf College, Class of 1977, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1980, J.D.
Practice Area: Municipal Finance, Governmental Law, Securities, Public Finance Law, Property Law, Securities Offerings
Membership:
15.
Thomas B HeffelfingerTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1975, J.D.
College: Stanford University, Class of 1970, B.A., History
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1975, J.D.
Practice Area: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Native Peoples Law, Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Native American Law
Membership:
16.
Aaron A. DeanTitle: Lawyer
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1994, J.D., summa cum laude
College: Lafayette College, Class of 1990, B.A., Economics and Government
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1994, J.D., summa cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial, Construction Law, Surety Claims and Workouts, Public Bidding and Procurement, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Litigation, Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure, OSHA Defense
Membership:
17.
Duane L PaulsonTitle: Lawyer
Law School: University of Minnesota, Class of 1970, J.D.
College: University of Minnesota, Class of 1965, B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, Class of 1970, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction & Development, Banking, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Financial Institution Regulation, Corporate Law
Membership:
18.
Marinus W Van Putten, Jr.Title: Lawyer
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1968, J.D.
College: Colorado College, Class of 1964, B.A.
Admitted: William Mitchell College of Law, Class of 1968, J.D.
Practice Area: Real Estate Law, Real Estate Workouts, Real Estate Foreclosure, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Leasing, Real Estate Title Insurance, Real Estate Investment, Real Estate Finance
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Best & Flanagan LLP. The number of lawyers in Best & Flanagan LLP is 61.