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Methodology Information was compiled via an electronic survey. Firms are ranked by the number of attorneys employed in Minnesota. Firms that did not reply are marked with an asterisk (*) and information for their listings was based on public information such as the firms websites. This magazine serves as an overall snapshot of law firms on Oct. 6, 2015.

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING BY FIRM NAME

AAafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. ...... 32Anthony Ostlund Baer & Louwagie P.A. .......... 32Arthur, Chapman, Kettering,

Smetak & Pikala, P.A. ............................... 17

BBarna Guzy & Steffen................................... 27Barnes & Thornburg LLP .............................. 21Bassford Remele, P.A. .................................. 14Bernick Lifson, P.A. ...................................... 41Best & Flanagan .......................................... 17Blackwell Burke P.A. .................................... 41Bowman And Brooke LLP .............................. 20Briggs And Morgan, P.A. ................................. 8Brooks Cameron & Huebsch ........................ 37Brown & Carlson P.A. ................................... 27

CCampbell Knutson, P.A. ................................ 45Carlson Caspers Vandenburgh

Lindquist & Schuman ............................... 23Chestnut Cambronne P.A. ............................ 26Collins, Buckley, Sauntry, & Haugh, PLLP ....... 43Cousineau Mcguire Chartered ...................... 23

DDewitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C. ........... 34Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC ............................ 37Donna Law Firm, P.C. ................................... 47Dorsey & Whitney LLP ................................... 3Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest,

Hills & Bauer P.A. ..................................... 38Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. .................................. 27Dykema Gossett PLLC ................................. 45

EEckberg, Lammers, Briggs,

Wolff & Vierling, PLLP ............................... 38Erstad & Riemer, P.A. ................................... 40

FFabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson P.A. ........ 22Faegre Baker Daniels .................................... 3Fafinski Mark & Johnson ............................. 27Felhaber Larson .......................................... 14Fish & Richardson ....................................... 20Fitch, Johnson, Larson & Held P.A. ................ 41Foley & Mansfield ....................................... 19Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. ................................. 4Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. .. 24

GGaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP ............. 42

Gislason & Hunter LLP ................................ 18Gray Plant Mooty .......................................... 6Greene Espel PLLP ...................................... 29Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson & Nilan, LTD. ..... 46Gurstel Chargo ........................................... 27Gustafson Gluek PLLC ................................ 40

HHalleland Habicht Consulting LLC ................. 35Halunen Law .............................................. 40Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. . .... 40Hanft Fride, P.A. .......................................... 38Hanson Lulic & Krall, LLC ............................. 43Heacox, Hartman, Koshmrl,

Cosgriff & Johnson, P.A. ............................ 36Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC .......................... 15Henningson & Snoxell, LTD. ......................... 41Henson & Efron, P.A. .................................... 32Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP ........................... 38HKM P.A. .................................................... 33Hoglund, Chwialkowski & Mrozik PLLC ........... 29

JJackson Lewis P.C. ...................................... 43Jardine, Logan & OBrien, PLLP ..................... 31Johnson Becker, PLLC ................................. 44Johnson, Killen & Seiler ............................... 35

KKagan Binder PLLC ...................................... 47Kennedy & Graven, Chartered ....................... 26Kinney & Lange, P.A. .................................... 32

LLapp, Libra, Thomson,

Stoebner & Pusch, CHTD ......................... 44Larkin Hoffman .......................................... 11Larson King, LLP ...................................... 21Leonard, OBrien, Spencer,

Gale & Sayre, LTD. ................................... 29Levander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. ........................ 44Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. .......... 31Lindquist & Vennum ....................................... 9Littler ......................................................... 20Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP ...................... 17Lommen Abdo, P.A........................................ 24

MMaschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP ...................... 47Maslon LLP ................................................. 12Mccollum, Crowley, Moschet,

Miller & Laak, LTD .................................... 37McGrann Shea Carnival

Straughn & Lamb Chartered .................... 37

Meagher & Geer PLLP ................................. 13Melchert Hubert Sjodin, PLLP ....................... 39Merchant & Gould P.C. .. ............................... 16Meshbesher & Spence ................................ 37Messerli & Kramer P.A. ................................ 16Monroe Moxness Berg P.A. ........................... 30Morrison Sund PLLC .................................... 39Moss & Barnett .......................................... 13Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A. ................ 39

NNichols Kaster, PLLP ................................... 21Nilan Johnson Lewis .................................... 18Norton Rose Fulbright ................................. 35

OOMeara Leer Wagner & Kohl, P.A. ................. 33Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP ............... 12

PPatterson Thuente IP .................................. 28Pemberton Law Firm ................................... 33

QQuinlivan & Hughes, P.A. ............................... 35

RRajkowski Hansmeier LTD ............................ 47Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. .................... 46Rinke Noonan, LTD. ..................................... 25Robins Kaplan LLP ........................................ 9Rupp Anderson Squires & Waldspurger ......... 47

SSchwebel Goetz & Sieben ............................ 37Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. ........ 13Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. ............................. 18Siebencarey ............................................... 35Siegel Brill P.A. ............................................ 39Stich, Angell, Kreidler,

Unke & Scattergood, P.A. .......................... 46Stinson Leonard Street LLP ........................... 5Stoel Rives ................................................ 24

WWagner, Falconer & Judd .............................. 31Walling, Berg & Debele, P.A. ......................... 47Westman, Champlin & Koehler...................... 37Wilson Law Group ....................................... 39Winthrop & Weinstine .................................. 10

ZZelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP ............ 39Zimmerman Reed, LLP ................................. 39


FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS 90 S. 7th St.Suite 2200Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402612-766-7000

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 281 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 103Number of male lawyers (MN only): 178 Number of equity partners (MN only): 140 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 34 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 106Total attorneys (worldwide): 750Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 27Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 9 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 18 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 7Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 4 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 23Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 9Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 14 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 4 Number of paralegals (MN only): 44 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 317 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 23 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 4 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 19 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,850

2243 Lawyers

DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP 50 S. Sixth Street, Suite #1500Minnepolis, Minnesota 55402612-340-2600 www.dorsey.com Founded: 1912

Ken Cutler

MANAGING PARTNER Ken Cutler

MISSION STATEMENT The business-wise and world-wise lawyers

and staff of Dorsey & Whitney LLP help clients gain the critical advantage and edge they need to outperform their competition, achieve growth goals; manage and capitalize on change and protect the value of their enterprise. With locations across the United States and in Cana-da, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides an integrated, proactive approach to its clients legal and business needs; representing many of the worlds most successful companies from a wide range of industries; including the banking; energy, food and agribusiness, health care, mining and natural resources, and pub-lic-private project development sectors, as well as major non-profit and government entities.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Agricultural Law; Antitrust and Trade Regu-lation; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Bio-technology; Business Litigation; Business/Cor-porate; Casinos and Gambling; Class Actions; Construction Law; Education; Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry; Financial Services/Institu-tions; Franchise/Franchising; Government Reg-ulation/Government Affairs; Health Care/Life

1281 Lawyers

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Sciences; Immigration; Indian Law; Intellectual Property; International Law/Trade; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable Orga-nizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private Equity; Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Real Es-tate Law; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Technology and Licensing; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates; White Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Kenneth L. CutlerManaging [email protected]

Kimberley R. AndersonPartner, Management [email protected]

B. Andrew BrownPartner, Management [email protected]

Sandra EdelmanPartner, Management [email protected]

Annette W. JarvisPartner, Management [email protected]

Robert A. RosenbaumPartner, Management [email protected]

Steven J. WellsPartner, Management [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTOR Bryn Vaaler [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 243 Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 87 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 156 Number of equity partners (MN only): 81 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 19 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 62 Total attorneys (worldwide): 566

Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 26

Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 8 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 18 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only):

8 Number of elevation in 2015 (females - MN only): 4 Number of elevation in 2015 (males - MN only): 4 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only):

26 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 13 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 13 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 17 Number of paralegals (MN only): 37 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 287 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 20 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 19 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,850 of which 50 can be pro bono Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: Varies by office Total number of annual hours devoted to pro bono representation: 50,465.5 of which 37,309 were Law Firm PB Challenge hours Company dress code: Fridays casual only Length of paid family leave: 8 weeks paid parental leave - attorneys only Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Prefer Not to Answer Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: Yes

3 227 Lawyers

FREDRIKSON & BYRON, P.A. 200 South 6th StreetSuite 4000Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402612-492-7000 www.fredlaw.com

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Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 227 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 90 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 137 Number of equity partners (MN only): 156 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 54 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 102 Total attorneys (worldwide): 279 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 16 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 6 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 10 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 8 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 6 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 7 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 2 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 5 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 18 Number of paralegals (MN only): 39 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 204 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 13 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 4 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 9 Hourly billing rates: N/AAnnual billable hours expected of associates: 1,775 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $110,000

4185 Lawyers

STINSON LEONARD STREET LLP 150 South Fifth StreetSuite 2300Minneapolis, MN 55402

612-335-1500 www.stinson.com Founded: 1878

Lowell Stortz

Allison Murdock

Mark Hinderks

MANAGING PARTNERSLowell StortzChair of the Firm

Mark HinderksManaging Partner

Allison MurdockDeputy Managing Partner

ABOUT STINSON LEONARD STREETStinson Leonard Street LLP provides sophis-

ticated transactional and litigation services to clients ranging from individuals and privately held enterprises to national and international public companies. One of the 100 largest law firms in the U.S., Stinson Leonard Street has nearly 500 attorneys and offices in 14 cities, including Minneapolis, Mankato and St. Cloud, Minn.; Kansas City, St. Louis and Jefferson City, Mo.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Denver, Colo.; Washing-ton, DC; Decatur, Ill.; Wichita and Overland Park, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; and Bismarck, N.D.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Affordable Housing; Agricultural Law; Alter-native Dispute Resolution; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Appellate Practice; Aviation/Aero-space; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litiga-

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tion; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Class Actions; Commercial Finance and Transac-tions; Construction Law; Data Law; Education; Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry; Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising; General Tort Law; Government Regulation/Government Affairs; Health Care/Life Sciences; Immigration; Indian Law; Intellectual Property; International Law/Trade; Labor and Employ-ment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisi-tions; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private Business; Private Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Products Liability; Public Util-ities Law; Railroad Law; Real Estate; Securities and Finance; Sports and Entertainment; Tax Law; Technology and Licensing; Transporta-tion; Trust and Estates; White Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Lowell StortzChair of the [email protected]

Mark HinderksManaging [email protected]

Allison MurdockDeputy Managing [email protected]

Terry BrummerChief Operating [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTOR Jill Weber [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 185 (61 female, 124 male) Number of equity partners (MN only): 110 (23 female, 87 male) Total attorneys (worldwide): 480Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 13 (5 female, 8 male )Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 2 (2 female) Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 22 (10 female, 12 male) Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 14

Number of paralegals (MN only): 16Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 167Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 9 (3 partners, 6 non-partners)Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,850 Total number of annual hours devoted to pro bono representation: 19,286 attorney and paralegal hours in 2014. Company dress code: Business casual dress policy Length of paid family leave: 12 weeks Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: Yes Unique benefits: Backup child/adult care; personalized health coaching and biometrics screening; 401(k) match and profit sharing for staff.

5165 Lawyers

GRAY PLANT MOOTY 500 IDS Center80 South Eighth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612-632-3000 www.gpmlaw.com Founded: 1866

Sarah Duniway Charlie Maier

MANAGING PARTNERSSarah Duniway Principal, Managing Officer, Board Member Charles K. MaierPrincipal, Managing Officer, Board Member



MISSION STATEMENT Gray Plant Mooty is the oldest law practice

founded in Minnesotaand one of the most influential. Founded in 1866 by Charles Woods as a one-man firm specializing in local real estate, the practice has grown to more than 170 attorneys with offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Fargo, and Washington, DC. Gray Plant Mooty has served clients for 150 years, building an award-winning reputation for legal expertise and a solid commitment to community involvement.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Agricultural Law; Antitrust and Trade Regula-tion; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Bio-technology; Business Litigation; Business/Cor-porate; Casinos and Gambling; Class Actions; Commercial Finance and Transactions;Con-struction Law; Education; Employment/Em-ployee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regu-lated Industry; Family Law; Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising; Govern-ment Regulation/Government Affairs; Health Care/Life Sciences; Indian Law; Intellectual Property; International Law/Trade; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Ac-quisitions; Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private Equity; Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and Licensing; Trust and Estates; White Collar Crime; Workers Com-pensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Sarah Duniway Principal, Managing Officer, Board [email protected] Charles K. MaierPrincipal, Managing Officer, Board Member [email protected] Wade T. AndersonPrincipal, Board [email protected] David C. BahlsPrincipal, Board [email protected] Jennifer Reedstrom BishopPrincipal, Board [email protected]

Steven B. KutscheidPrincipal, Board [email protected]

Michael P. Sullivan, Jr. Principal, Board [email protected]

Mark D. Williamson Principal, Board [email protected] Robert Zisk Principal, Board Member [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTOR Kelly Klopotek [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 165 Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 61 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 104 Number of equity partners (MN only): 101 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 27 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 74 Total attorneys (worldwide): 183 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 19 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 14 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 5 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 11 Number of elevation in 2015 (females - MN only): 5 Number of elevation in 2015 (males - MN only): 6 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 10 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 4 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 6 Number of paralegals (MN only): 27 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 143 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 9 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 4

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Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 5 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1750 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: 110,000 Company dress code: Business casual dress policy Length of paid family leave: 6-8 Weeks Disability + 6 Weeks Parental Leave Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: Yes

6154 Lawyers

BRIGGS AND MORGAN, P.A. 2200 IDS Center80 South Eighth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612-977-8400 www.briggs.com Founded: 1882

Sam Hanson

MANAGING PARTNERS Sam Hanson

MISSION STATEMENT Briggs and Morgan; P.A. is a trusted name in

the business and legal community. With offices in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, the firms attorneys are committed to providing su-perior client service and sound legal counsel to clients nationwide. Clients benefit from Briggs depth of experience and ability to anticipate the rapidly changing legal needs of business. Serving as proactive advisors to help our clients

achieve practical, cost-effective solutions; our goal is to exceed expectations. We represent many segments of industry and offer a broad range of legal services to Fortune 500 corpo-rations, business startups, commercial enter-prises, nonprofit and charitable institutions, utilities, public bodies and individuals.

Briggs and Morgan ranks among The NLJ 350 as one of the nations largest firms and has received numerous accolades; including recog-nition by Corporate Counsel and top clients as a Go-To Law Firm in the areas of litigation; cor-porate transactions; corporate governance; and labor and employment. The firm and its attorneys have also been selected for publication in The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Administrative; Alternative Dispute Resolu-tion; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litiga-tion; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Class Actions; Commercial Finance and Transac-tions; Construction Law; Education; Employ-ment/Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmen-tal/Regulated Industry; Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising; Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government; Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Private Equity; Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Product Liability; Public Utilities Law; Railroad Law; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and Entertainment; Subrogation; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Transportation; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Sam HansonManaging Partner, [email protected]

Ann RainhartExecutive [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 154 Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 42 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 109 Number of equity partners (MN only): 109 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 29



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Number of male equity partners (MN only): 80 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 14 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 6 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 8 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only):

5Number of elevation in 2015 (females - MN only): 2 Number of elevation in 2015 (males - MN only): 3 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only):

12 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 5 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 7 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 14 Number of paralegals (MN only): 17 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 117 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 5

7 133 Lawyers

LINDQUIST & VENNUM4200 IDS Center80 South 8TH STMinneapolis, MN 55402612-371-3211

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 133 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 43 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 96 Number of equity partners (MN only): 92 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 21 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 71 Total attorneys (worldwide): 167 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 11 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 6 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 5 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 28 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 15 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 13

Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 9 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 5 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 4 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 6 Number of paralegals (MN only): 14 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 107 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 11 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 3 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 8 Hourly billing rates: $200 - $735 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,750 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $110,000

8 123 Lawyers

ROBINS KAPLAN LLP800 LaSalle AvenueSuite 2800Minneapolis, MN 55402612-349-8500

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 123 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 47 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 86 Total attorneys (worldwide): 217 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 10 Number of paralegals (MN only): 27 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 245 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 14


9 122 Lawyers

WINTHROP & WEINSTINE225 South Sixth StreetSuite 3500Minneapolis, MN 55068612-604-6400www.winthrop.comFounded: 1979

Scott Dongoske

MANAGING PARTNERScott DongoskeManaging Partner

MISSION STATEMENTWinthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is an entre-

preneurial and commercial law firm dedi-cated to advancing the best interests of its clients and community through the timely delivery of legal services of exceptional quality, innovative character and unsurpassed value. The firm was founded by six attor-neys in 1979 with a belief that law firms are first and foremost about clients. The firm is defined by its core value, Put clients first. This philosophy is key to how the attorneys at Winthrop & Weinstine practice law. This client-focused approach allows Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys to deliver aggressive le-gal representation with creative, yet practical, solutions. The firm enjoys steady growth by meeting the diverse needs of its clients from individuals and emerging growth businesses to Fortune 500 companies in an impressive array of industries throughout the Midwest and nationally.

AREAS OF PRACTICEAffordable Housing; Alcoholic Beverages Law; Alternative Dispute Resolu tion; Antitrust and

Trade Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Biotechnolo-gy; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Casinos and Gambling; Commercial Finance and Transactions; Construction Law; Election, Campaign and Political Law; Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry; Financial Services/Insti-tutions; Franchise/Franchising; Government Regulation/ Government Affairs; Health Care/Life Sciences; Indian Law; Intellectual Prop-erty; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Private Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Product Liability; Public Utilities Law; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and Licensing; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTSDavid AafedtShareholder & Board [email protected]

Scott DongoskeShareholder, Board Member & [email protected]

Jon Hoganson Sharehold & Board [email protected]

David MoranShareholder & Board [email protected]

Devan PadmanabhanShareholder & Board [email protected]

Brooks PoleyShareholder & Board [email protected]

Todd UrnessShareholder & Board [email protected]

Robert WeinstineShareholder, Board Member & [email protected]




MARKETING DIRECTORGretchen [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 122 (31 female, 91 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 45 (4 female, 42 male)Total attorneys (worldwide): 122Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 10 (2 female, 8 male)Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 6 (3 female, 3 male)Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 4 (1 female, 3 male)Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1Number of paralegals (MN only): 18Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 105Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 8 (5 partners, 3 non-partners)

1076 Lawyers

LARKIN HOFFMAN 8300 Norman Center DriveSuite 1000Minneapolis, MN 55437-1060952-835-3800 www.larkinhoffman.com Founded: 1958

Bill Griffith

MANAGING PARTNERBill GriffithPresident

MISSION STATEMENT Larkin Hoffman is a full-service business law

firm with over 20 areas of practice. For over five decades, the firm has thrived as an indepen-

dent, entrepreneurial enterprise and is com-mitted to that model for the future. To better serve our clients, the firm is located outside of downtown, in the Normandale Lake Office Park. We embrace technology and progressive policies to allow our professionals the greatest flexibility in running their practices and serving our clients.

The firm has an aggressive diversity program and has had women serve in leadership roles, both in management and business develop-ment, for decades. We were one of the first firms with a female president and the first to launch a womens networking event. We are also very proud of our long history of caring for those in need through community service and pro bono representation.

For more information, visit www.larkinhoffman.com.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Administrative; Adoption; Affordable Housing; Agricultural Law; Alternative Dispute Resolu-tion; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litiga-tion; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Biotechnology; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Civil Practice/Civil Rights; Com-mercial Finance and Transactions; Construc-tion Law; Education; Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/Environmental/Regulated Industry; Family Law; Financial Services/Insti-tutions; Franchise/Franchising; Government Regulation/Government Affairs; Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual Property; Interna-tional Law/Trade; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Munic-ipal/Local Government; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Premises Lia-bility; Private Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Product Liability; Professional Liability; Public Utilities Law; Railroad Law; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Tax Law; Technology and Licensing; Transportation; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Richard KnutsonChief Operating Officer

Tamara ONeill MorelandChair, Diversity Committee


Cyndi KlausChair, Legal Personnel Committee

Joseph FittanteRecruiting Chair

Mark GeierCorporate and Business Law Chair

Michael SmithTax, Estate and Health Law Chair

Tom OppoldIntellectual Property Chair

Peder LarsonLand Use, Real Estate and Government Relations Chair

Gary Van CleveReal Estate, Litigation Chair

Paul SmithBusiness Litigation Chair

MARKETING DIRECTOR Greg Wolsky [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 76 (15 female, 61 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 51 (7 female, 44 male) Total attorneys (worldwide): 76 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 15 (3 female, 12 male) Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 4 (1 female, 3 male) Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 2 (1 female, 1 male) Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 8Number of paralegals (MN only): 10 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 67Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1 (1 Associate)Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,800 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $103,000 Total number of annual hours devoted to pro bono representation: 750-1,000Company dress code: Business casual dress policy

Length of paid family leave: 6-12 weeks depending on use of medical leave Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Unique benefits: The firm offers an extensive benefits package to all employees. We have an associate development, mentoring and coaching program and allow billable hour credit for pro bono and marketing projects. We encourage and provide recognition for both service to the firm and to the community.

1175 Lawyers

OPPENHEIMER WOLFF & DONNELLY LLP222 S. 9th St.Suite 2000Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402612-607-7000

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 75 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 25 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 50 Number of equity partners (MN only): 45 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 12 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 33 Total attorneys (worldwide): 82 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 8 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 5 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 7 Number of paralegals (MN only): 6 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 56

1273 Lawyers

MASLON LLP3300 Wells Fargo Center, 90 South Seventh StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612.672.8200

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 73 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 26 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 47 Number of equity partners (MN only): 46




Number of female equity partners (MN only): 13 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 33 Total attorneys (worldwide): 81 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 5 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 8 Number of paralegals (MN only): 15 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 50 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 6 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 2 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 4 Hourly billing rates: N/A Annual billable hours expected of associates: N/A Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $110,000

1367 Lawyers

MEAGHER & GEER PLLP 33 South Sixth StreetSuite 4400Minneapolis, MN 55402612-338-0661

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 67 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 33 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 35 Number of equity partners (MN only): 19 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 6 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 14 Total attorneys (worldwide): 79 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 6

Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 8 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 55

1461 Lawyers

MOSS & BARNETT150 South Fifth StreetSuite 1200Minneapolis, MN 55402612-877-5000www.lawmoss.com

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 61Total attorneys (worldwide): 61Number of new hires in 2015: 8Number of paralegals (MN only): 17Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 60

1557 Lawyers

SCHWEGMAN LUNDBERG & WOESSNER, P.A. 121 South Eighth Street1600 TCF TowerMinneapolis, MN 55402612-373-6900 www.slwip.com Founded: 1983


Steve Lundberg

MANAGING PARTNERSteve Lundberg

AREAS OF PRACTICE Intellectual Property.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Mary Hirsch [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 57 (6 female, 51 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 17 (3 female, 14 male) Total attorneys (worldwide): 114 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of paralegals (MN only): 26 Company dress code: Business casual dress policy Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Unique benefits: Two week sabbatical (with traveling voucher) after 10 years.

1656 Lawyers

FELHABER LARSON220 South Sixth Street Suite 2200Minneapolis, MN 55402612-339-6321

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 56

1755 Lawyers

BASSFORD REMELE, P.A.33 South Sixth Street; Suite 3800Minneapolis, MN 55402United States612-333-3000 www.bassford.com Founded: 1882

Lewis A. Remele, Jr.

Robin Ann Williams Michael A. Klutho

Edward F. Fox

MANAGING PARTNERS Lewis A. Remele, Jr.

Edward F. FoxChief Executive Officer

Robin Ann WilliamsChief Operating Officer/Managing Partner Michael A. KluthoChief Financial Officer; Legal Malpractice Group Co-Chair, FDCPA Group Chair

MISSION STATEMENTBassford Remele, P.A., is a full-service litigation firm located in Minneapolis. Founded in 1882, the firm represents local, national, and international clients in all areas of civil litigation and dispute resolution. The Bassford firm comprises lawyers with unparalleled trial and courtroom experience.




REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS St. Jude Medical, Inc., Allina Health, Seagate Technology, Edina Realty, and Minnesota Law-yers Mutual.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Affordable Housing; Agricultural Law; Alter-native Dispute Resolution; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Civil Practice/Civil Rights; Class Actions; Commer-cial Finance and Transactions; Construction Law; Consumer Law; Employment/Employ-ee Benefits; Financial Services/Institutions; General Tort Law; Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Munic-ipal/Local Government; Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Professional Liability; Real Estate Law; Securi-ties and Finance; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Technol-ogy and Licensing; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; and Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Mark R. BradfordAppellate Group [email protected]

Christopher R. MorrisCommercial Litigation Group [email protected]

J. Scott AndresenConstruction Group [email protected]

Laura J. McKnight and Jonathan P. NorrieEmployment Group [email protected] [email protected]

Jeanne H. UngerInsurance Coverage Group [email protected]

Kelly A. PutneyLegal Malpractice Group [email protected]

Mark P. Hodkinson and David M. DahlmeierProduct Liability Group [email protected]@bassford.com

Rebecca Egge MoosProfessional Liability Group [email protected]

Alan I. SilverTrust and Estates Litigation Group [email protected]

Kevin P. HickeyIntellectual Property Litigation Group [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTOR Janet Nelson [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 55 Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 20 Number of equity partners (MN only): 34 Total attorneys (worldwide): 55 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 6 Number of paralegals (MN only): 3 Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: YesFlextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: No

1854 Lawyers

HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC 8050 West 78th StreetEdina, Minnesota 55439952-941-4005 www.hjlawfirm.com Founded: 1994

MANAGING PARTNERS Chad A. Johnson

AREAS OF PRACTICE Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Class Actions; Collections; Commercial Finance and Transactions; Con-struction Law; Criminal Law; Employment/Employee Benefits; Family Law; Financial Ser-


vices/Institutions; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and Entertainment; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Technology and Licensing; Trust and Estates; White Collar Crime.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Laura Johnson [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 54 Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 12 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 42 Number of equity partners (MN only): 8 Total attorneys (worldwide): 56 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 12 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 7 Number of paralegals (MN only): 11 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 30

1854 Lawyers

MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A. 1400 Fifth Street Towers100 South Fifth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612-672-3600 messerlikramer.com Founded: 1965

John Lang

MANAGING PARTNERJohn Lang

AREAS OF PRACTICE Appellate; Banking/Finance; Business Litiga-tion; Business/Corporate; Collections; Family Law; Government Regulation/Government Af-fairs; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employ-ment Law; Real Estate; Securities and Finance; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS John W. LangManaging Partner

John R. BeattieBanking & Finance, Business and Corporate, and Real Estate Department Chair

Terrance J. WagenerBusiness Litigation Department Chair

William C. HicksCredit and Collections Department Chair

Vija L. BrookshireDivorce and Family Law Department Chair

Nancy A. HaasGovernment Relations Department Chair

Susan M. CyronekDirector of HR/Administration

Number of lawyers (MN only): 54 (17 female, 37 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 24 (4 female, 20 male) Total attorneys (worldwide): 54 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 6

18 54 Lawyers

MERCHANT & GOULD P.C.3200 IDS Center80 South Eighth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402-2215612-332-5300 Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 54 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 48 Number of equity partners (MN only): 26 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 4 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 22 Total attorneys (worldwide): 104



Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 2 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 2 Number of paralegals (MN only): 7 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 84 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 8 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 7 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,850 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $125,000

2146 Lawyers

ARTHUR, CHAPMAN, KETTERING, SMETAK & PIKALA, P.A.81 South 9th StreetSuite 500Minneapolis, MN 55402612-339-3500 Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 46 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 17 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 29 Number of equity partners (MN only): 25 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 8 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 17 Total attorneys (worldwide): 48 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 6 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 2

Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 2 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 1 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 25 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 34 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 1

2146 Lawyers

BEST & FLANAGAN60 South 6th Street, #2700Minneapolis, MN 55419612.339.7121

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 46 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 12 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 34 Number of equity partners (MN only): 25 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 5 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 20 Total attorneys (worldwide): 46 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 5 Number of paralegals (MN only): 8

2146 Lawyers

LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 2200Minneapolis, MN 55401612-339-6900

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 46 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 20 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 26 Number of equity partners (MN only): 14 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 5 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 9



Total attorneys (worldwide): 50 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 13 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 7 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 6 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 4 Number of paralegals (MN only): 8

2442 Lawyers

SHUMAKER & SIEFFERT, P.A. 1625 Radio DriveWoodbury, MN 55125651-735-1100

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 42 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 36 Number of equity partners (MN only): 10 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 2 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 8 Total attorneys (worldwide): 42 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 10 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 9 Number of paralegals (MN only): 35

2540 Lawyers

NILAN JOHNSON LEWIS120 South Sixth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612-305-7500


2638 Lawyers

GISLASON & HUNTER LLP 2700 South BroadwayNew Ulm, MN 56073

507-354-3111 www.gislason.com Founded: 1937

Tim Tobin

MANAGING PARTNER Tim Tobin

MISSION STATEMENT Serving individuals; businesses and com-

munities since 1937, we are an established and trusted law firm that has grown from a solo practice in New Ulm, Minnesota, to become a fixture in several communities and a powerful state firm. We are dedicated to our clients, we value the relationships; and we are proud that many individuals, families and corporate clients have been with the firm for decades.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS Our core clients are business owners, corporate executives, professionals, farmers and agribusi-nesses, banks and insurance companies with diverse and intertwined legal matters, from contract negotiations and business financing to employment issues, regulatory compliance and insurance defense. Gislason & Hunter LLP as-sembles cross-discipline teams to provide com-prehensive counsel and appropriate firepower.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Agricultural Law; Banking/Finance; Medical Malpractice; Real Estate Law; Trust and Estates.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Maureen Gustafson [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 38 (9 female, 29 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 22 (2 female, 20 male) Total attorneys (worldwide): 40 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 (1 female, 2 male)




Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 (1 male)Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 2 (2 male) Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 4 Number of paralegals (MN only): 14 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 82 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 3 (1 partner, 2 non-partners) Company dress code: Business dress policy Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: Yes

2735 Lawyers

FOLEY & MANSFIELD 250 Marquette AvenueSuite 1200Minneapolis, MN 55401612-338-8788 www.foleymansfield.com Founded: 1989

Kyle B. Manfield

MANAGING PARTNERKyle B. MansfieldManaging Partner, Minneapolis

MISSION STATEMENT In the courtroom and in the boardroom;

Foley & Mansfield means business. That is why we have succeeded in becoming trusted advi-sors and advocates for our clients; who range from multimillion-dollar enterprises to small businesses and business owners.

With offices across the U.S. and strategic alli-ances worldwide, we are large enough to ensure a depth and breadth of experience for the most complex business and litigation matters, yet personal enough to maintain our reputation for individual client attention and responsiveness. We invite you to learn more about our capabili-ties and our attorneys. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS In addition to serving the transactional needs of businesses and business owners, Foley & Mansfield has earned a national reputation for defending pro-fessionals and companies against complex liability claims, either directly or through appointment as defense counsel by their insurance carriers.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Liti-gation; Bankruptcy and Business Restructur-ing; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Collections; Commercial Finance and Transac-tions; Construction Law; Education; Elder Law; Employment/Employee Benefits; Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising; General Tort Law; Health Care/Life Sciences; Immigration; Indian Law; Intellectual Property; International Law/Trade; Labor and Employ-ment Law; Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Mergers and Acquisitions; Municipal/Local Government; Patents/Trademarks; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Professional Liabil-ity; Real Estate Law and Litigation; Securities and Finance; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Technology and Licensing; Transportation; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Please visit www.foleymansfield.com for key contact information.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Liz Hersey [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 35 (11 female, 24 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 8 (8 male)Total attorneys (worldwide):141 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 (1 female, 2 male) Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 2 (1 female, 1 male)


Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 5 (3 female, 2 male)Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 3 Number of paralegals (MN only): 18 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 47 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 3 (1 partner, 2 non-partners)Company dress code: Business casual dress policy Length of paid family leave: 8 weeks Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: No Unique benefits: Casual, collegial environment with mentoring program, free on-site gym with trainer, community service opportunities.

2835 Lawyers

FISH & RICHARDSON3200 RBC Plaza60 South Sixth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612-335-5070

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 35 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 9 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 26 Number of equity partners (MN only): 18 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 4 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 14 Total attorneys (worldwide): 357 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 4

Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 4 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 32 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 189 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 2 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,900 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $160,000

2933 Lawyers

BOWMAN AND BROOKE LLP150 South Fifth StreetSuite 3000Minneapolis, MN 55402612-339-8682

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 33 Number of equity partners (MN only): 9 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of paralegals (MN only): 9

3032 Lawyers

LITTLER1300 IDS Center80 South 8th StreetMinneapolis, Minnesota 55402612-630-1000


Number of female lawyers (MN only): 15 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 21 Number of equity partners (MN only): 17 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 5 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 12 Total attorneys (worldwide): 1,051 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only):




1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 4 Number of paralegals (MN only): 4 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 19 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 3 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 3

3032 Lawyers

NICHOLS KASTER, PLLP IDS Center80 South 8th StreetSuite 4600, Minnesota, MN612-256-3200

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 32 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 14 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 18 Number of equity partners (MN only): 6 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 2 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 4 Total attorneys (worldwide): 34 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 2 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 11 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 25

3231 Lawyers

LARSON KING, LLP30 East Seventh StreetSuite 2800St Paul, MN 55105651-312-6500


3330 Lawyers

BARNES & THORNBURG LLP225 S. Sixth Street Suite 2800Minneapolis, MN 55402United States612-333-2111 www.btlaw.com Founded: 2009

Connie Lahn

MANAGING PARTNERConnie Lahn Minneapolis Office Managing Partner

MISSION STATEMENT Barnes & Thornburg LLPs Minneapolis

office cultivates a creative and proactive client centered environment. Whether advising entrepreneurs on their business plans, train-ing corporate executives on employment matters or counseling individuals on private wealth management; the attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg recognize that our corporate and individual clients priorities change in every phase of life. With a value-driven approach to legal services; Barnes & Thornburgs more than 600 attorneys and other legal professionals serve clients worldwide in a broad variety of legal matters. Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country with offices in


Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Indiana, Los Angeles, Michigan, Minneapolis, Ohio and Washington, D.C..

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., Ryan Compa-nies, 3M Company.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Aviation/Aero-space; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litigatio; Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Bio-technology; Elder Law; Employment/Employee Benefits; Financial Services/Institutions; Health Care/Life Sciences; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment Law; Patents/Trademarks; Real Estate Law; and Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Connie Lahn

Minneapolis Office Managing [email protected]

Felicia BoydPartner, Intellectual Property [email protected]

Annamarie DaleyPartner, Litigation [email protected]

Roy GinsburgPartner, Labor and Employment [email protected]

Peter EkbergPartner, Corporate [email protected]

David GotliebPartner, Corporate [email protected]

Steven KatzPartner, Real Estate [email protected]

Thomas MielenhausenPartner, Litigation Department and Insurance Recovery [email protected]

Howard RubinPartner, Private Wealth Services [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTOR Allen Chichester [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 30 Number of equity partners (MN only): Chooses not to respond Total attorneys (worldwide): 568Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 18 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 3 Number of paralegals (MN only): 5 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2 Length of paid family leave: up to 90 days Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: No

3330 Lawyers

FABYANSKE, WESTRA, HART & THOMSON P.A.333 South Seventh StreetSuite 2600Minneapolis, MN 55402612-359-7600

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 30 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 7 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 23 Number of equity partners (MN only): 21 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 2 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 19 Total attorneys (worldwide): 33 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1




Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 2 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 3 Number of paralegals (MN only): 3 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 18 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 1 Hourly billing rates: $180 - $430 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,800 Associates starting salary as of Jan. 1, 2015: $116,000

3529 Lawyers

CARLSON CASPERS VANDENBURGH LINDQUIST & SCHUMAN225 South 6th StreetSuite 4200Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402612-436-9600

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 29 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 23 Number of equity partners (MN only): 17 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 2 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 15 Total attorneys (worldwide): 29 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 1

Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0

Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 0 Number of paralegals (MN only): 3 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 10 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 2 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 1 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,800

3529 Lawyers

COUSINEAU MCGUIRE CHARTERED1550 Utica Avenue South, Suite 600Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416952-546-8400

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 29 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 14 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 15 Number of equity partners (MN only): 14 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 4 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 10 Total attorneys (worldwide): 31 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 3

Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 2 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 8 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 22 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0


Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 0

3529 Lawyers

FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH & FREDERICK, P.A.302 West Superior StreetSuite 700Duluth, MN 55802218-722-0861

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 29 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 6 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 23 Number of equity partners (MN only): 11 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 3 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 8 Total attorneys (worldwide): 29 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 9

Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 22

3828 Lawyers

STOEL RIVES LLP33 South Sixth StreetSuite 4200Minneapolis, MN 55402612-373-8800

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 28 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 20 Number of equity partners (MN only): 14 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 2 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 12 Total attorneys (worldwide): 361 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 5 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 0 Number of paralegals (MN only): 3 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 17 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 1

3927 Lawyers

LOMMEN ABDO, P.A.920 Second Avenue South1000 International CentreMinneapolis, MN 55402612-339-8131 www.lommen.com Founded: 1938




Keith J. Broady Margie R. Bodas

MANAGING PARTNER Keith J. BroadyPresident

Margie R. BodasV.P. Practice Management

MISSION STATEMENT Lommen Abdo is a multifaceted, Midwest-

based law firm providing highly effective, yet affordable, legal services to both businesses and individuals. Our best credentials are our clients successes, but our attorneys are also recognized by our peers: 18 are AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, five were selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America, 13 are included in the Minnesota Super Lawyers list; and several have obtained certifications in trial practice and real estate.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS Minnesota Lawyers Mutual; Jonny Lang; Elsies Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center; Dangerous Man Brewing Co.; Insight Brewing.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Alcoholic Beverages Law; Appellate Practice; Bankruptcy Litigation; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Construction Law; Family Law; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Professional Liability; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Sports and Entertainment; Tax Law; Technology and Licensing; Trust and Estates.

Number of lawyers (MN only): 27 (7 female, 20 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 22Total attorneys (worldwide): 31Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 0Number of paralegals (MN only): 7

3927 Lawyers

RINKE NOONAN, LTD.1015 W. St. Germain St.Suite 300, MN St. Cloud 56301320-251-6700www.rinkenoonan.comFounded: 1967

Roger Justin

MANAGING PARTNERSRoger JustinManaging Partner

MISSION STATEMENTWe are firmly committed to a cllentfocused

philosophy. We aggressively pursue our clients interests through smart and innovative solu-tions, while maintaining high ethical standards and offering an excellent value.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTSRinke Noonan represents a diverse group of business, financial, governmental and individual clients.

AREAS OF PRACTICEAdoption; Agricultural Law; Alternative Dis-pute Resolutionl; Appellate Practice; Banking/Finance; Bankruptcy Litigation; Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Collections; Commercial Finance and Transactions; Construction Law; Criminal Law; Elder Law; Employment/Employee Benefits; Energy/En-vironmental/Reguiated Industry; Family Law; Financial Services/Institutions; Franchise/Franchising; Government Regulation/Govern-ment Affairs; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation; Medical Malprac-tice; Mergers and Acquisitions; Municipal/Lo-cal Government; Natural Resources; Nonprofit/


Charitable Organizations; Patents/Trademarks; Personal Injury; Professional Liability; Real Estate Law; Tax/Benefits/ERISA; Trust and Estates; and White Collar Crime.

IMPORTANT CONTACTSRoger JustinManaging [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTORJennifer [email protected] of lawyers (MN only): 27Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 5Number of male lawyers (MN only): 22Number of equity partners (MN only): 15Number of female equity partners (MN only): 3Number of male equity partners (MN only): 12Total attorneys (worldwide): 27Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 4Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 2Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only: 2Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 1Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 2Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 1Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 1Numbar of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 2Number of paralegals (MN only): 15Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 27Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 1Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0Number of minority lawyers (non-partners- MN only): 1Company dress code: Business dress policy Length of paid family leave: 6 weeks for all attorneys

Flextime for lawyers: YesPart-time lawyers: YesTelecommuting for lawyers: YesFlextime for staff: YesPart-time staff: YesTelecommuting for staff: No

3927 Lawyers

KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED200 S. 6th St., Suite 470Minneapolis, MN 55402612-337-9300

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 27 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 10 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 17 Number of equity partners (MN only): 21 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 8 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 13 Total attorneys (worldwide): 27 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 3 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 4 Number of paralegals (MN only): 7 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 14

4226 Lawyers

CHESTNUT CAMBRONNE PA 17 Washington Avenue NorthSuite 300Minneapolis, MN 55401-2048612-339-7300

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 26 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 18 Number of equity partners (MN only): 6 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 0 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 6




Total attorneys (worldwide): 26 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 8 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 13 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 0

4226 Lawyers

FAFINSKI MARK & JOHNSON 775 Prairie Center DriveSuite 400Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 952-995-9500

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 26 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 9 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 17 Number of equity partners (MN only): 8 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 2 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 6 Total attorneys (worldwide): 27 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1

Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 3 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 17

4226 Lawyers

GURSTEL CHARGO6681 Country Club DriveMinneapolis, MN 554271-877-344-4002


4525 Lawyers

BARNA GUZY & STEFFEN200 Coon Rapids Boulevard NWSuite 400Coon Rapids, MN 55433763-780-8500


4525 Lawyers

DUNLAP & SEEGER, P.A. 30 3rd Street SE, Suite 400Rochester, Minnesota 55904507-288-9111

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 25 Number of equity partners (MN only): 15 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of paralegals (MN only): N/A

4724 Lawyers

BROWN & CARLSON PA 5411 Circle Down Ave.Suite 100Minneapolis, MN 55416-1311763-591-9950


www.brownandcarlson.com Founded: 1992

MISSION STATEMENT Brown & Carlson recognizes that your

choice of counsel reflects upon your organiza-tion. Our philosophy is simple we represent our clients as we would want to be represented.

Our reputation for prompt service and quali-ty representation comes from years of litigation experience. We strive to consistently keep our clients fully advised of case developments, offer unmatched accessibility and responsiveness to client communications, and make every effort to achieve the results that our clients desire.

Time-sensitive projects are handled in an efficient and expedient manner. We partner with our clients to achieve their business goals. We create an unrivaled attorney-client expe-rience that results in long-term relationships. We recruit and retain individuals that share our professional philosophies, values and work ethic.

Brown & Carlson is an AV-rated firm by Martindale Hubbell, representing their highest nationwide peer review ratings for both ethical standards and legal ability. Numerous attorneys in our firm have also been recognized as Super Lawyers; representing the top 5 percent of practitioners in the state.

At Brown & Carlson; we strive to exceed our clients expectations.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Alternative Dispute Resolution; Business Litigation; Construction Law; Employment/Employee Benefits; Litigation; Personal Injury; Premise Liability; Product Liability; Profession-al Liability; Subrogation; Transportation; Work-ers Compensation.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS Douglas J. Brown; Esq.Managing ShareholderWorkers Compensation [email protected]

Mark G. Pryor, Esq.Civil [email protected]

Jeffrey G. Carlson, Esq.Workers Compensation Litigation andMarketing [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only; excluding of counsel): 24 (10 female, 14 male) Number of equity partners: 6 (1 female, 5 male)Total attorneys (worldwide): 26 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 2Number of paralegals (MN only): 11Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 18

4724 Lawyers

PATTERSON THUENTE IP 4800 IDS Center80 S. Eighth St.Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402United States612-349-5740 www.ptslaw.com Founded 1991

Tom Dickson

MANAGING PARTNERTom Dickson

MISSION STATEMENT Patterson Thuente IP helps creative and in-

ventive clients worldwide protect and profit from their ideas. Practicing in the areas of patents, trademark, IP litigation, copyright and trade secrets, international IP law, licensing, post issuance proceedings and overall IP port-folio management, the firms attorneys excel at delivering insightful solutions to complex intellectual property matters.

With offices in Minneapolis and Brookings, South Dakota, Patterson Thuente serves techni-cally inspired clients in industries such as agricul-ture, aviation, biotechnology, chemical, computer/Internet, defense, entertainment, manufacturing,




medical device, nanotechnology, optics, robotics, software and telecommunications.

The firms attorneys have interdisciplinary ex-pertise, deep technical and scientific knowledge, and a clear understanding of how intellectual property impacts the bottom line. Its full service approach allows Patterson Thuente attorneys to partner with clients in securing, managing and enforcing their intellectual assets.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS Kaspersky Lab, Smiths Medical, Tandem Diabetes Care, Taylor Corporation, The Mosaic Company, Truth Hardware, Carl Zeiss, BAE Systems, British Telecommunications, Cardiac Science.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Aviation/Aerospace; Biotechnology; Business Litigation; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Patents/Trademarks; Technology and Licensing.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Tracy Dann [email protected] Number of lawyers (MN only): 24 (4 female, 20 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 5Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 0Number of paralegals (MN only): 7Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 20Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: Yes Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: Yes

4724 Lawyers

GREENE ESPEL PLLP222 S 9th St., #2200Minneapolis, MN 55402612-373-0830

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 24 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 11 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 13 Number of equity partners (MN only): 18 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 8 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 10 Total attorneys (worldwide): 24 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 1

Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 1 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 9 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 13 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 3 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 1 Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 2

4724 Lawyers

LEONARD, OBRIEN, SPENCER, GALE & SAYRE, LTD.100 South Fifth StreetSuite 2500Minneapolis, MN 55402612-332-1030

Number of lawyers (MN only): 24 (5 female, 19 male)

5123 Lawyers

HOGLUND, CHWIALKOWSKI & MROZIK PLLC1781 County Road B WestRoseville, MN 55113Phone: 651-628-9929www.hoglundlaw.comFounded: 1990


Robert J. Hoglund

MANAGING PARTNERRobert J. Hoglund

AREAS OF PRACTICE Administrative; Bankruptcy Litigation; Bank-ruptcy and Business Restructuring.

MARKETING DIRECTOR Robert Hoglund [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 23 (11 female, 12 male)Number of equity partners (MN only): 3 (1 female, 2 male)Total attorneys (worldwide): 36 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of paralegals (MN only): 49

5123 Lawyers

MONROE MOXNESS BERG PA 7760 France Avenue South, Suite 700Minneapolis, MN 55435952-885-5999 www.mmblawfirm.com Founded: 1969

Scott Husaby

MANAGING PARTNERScott Husaby

MISSION STATEMENT For more than 40 years, many of Americas

best known concepts and emerging brands as well as businesses and residents of Minnesota and neighboring states have relied on Monroe Moxness Berg for legal and financial acumen in business law, finance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, franchise and distribu-tion, estate planning and financial planning, taxation, wealth preservation, real estate, land use, employment and commercial litigation.

We embrace innovation and take a multi-disciplinary approach to serving our cli-ents. Our attorneys draw on diverse profession-al experience, and many hold advanced degrees in business, finance and taxation. Our collective business orientation is the principal source of unparalleled value to our clients.

AREAS OF PRACTICE Business Litigation; Business/Corporate; Com-mercial Finance and Transactions; Franchise/Franchising; Intellectual Property; Mergers and Acquisitions; Patents/Trademarks; Private Equity, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital; Real Estate Law; Securities and Finance; Tax Law; Trust and Estates.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS John E. BergCorporate Finance/[email protected]

Aaron HartmanCommercial [email protected]

Randy B. EvansCorporate [email protected]

Richard R. GibsonCorporate [email protected]

Scott G. HusabyEstate Planning/Wealth Preservation/[email protected]

Dennis L. MonroeCorporate Finance/[email protected]



Ryan R. PalmerFranchising/[email protected]

Patricia M. WellerCommercial Real [email protected]

MARKETING DIRECTOR Wojciech Kotas [email protected]

Number of lawyers (MN only): 23 Number of female lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 4 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 18 Number of equity partners (MN only): 10 Number of female equity partners (MN only): 1 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 9 Total attorneys (worldwide): 23 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 1 Number of paralegals (MN only): 4 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 18 Annual billable hours expected of associates: 1,800 Company dress code: Business casual dress policy Flextime for lawyers: Yes Part-time lawyers: Yes Telecommuting for lawyers: Yes Flextime for staff: No Part-time staff: Yes Telecommuting for staff: Yes Unique benefits: Free covered parking, free access to fitness center in building complex, in-house massage therapist (once a week).

5123 Lawyers

JARDINE, LOGAN & OBRIEN, P.L.L.P.8519 Eagle Point Boulevard, Suite 100Lake Elmo, MN 55042651-290-6500

Number of lawyers (MN only, excluding Of Counsel): 23 Number of female lawyers (MN only): 8 Number of male lawyers (MN only): 15 Number of equity partners (MN only): 11

Number of female equity partners (MN only): 3 Number of male equity partners (MN only): 8 Total attorneys (worldwide): 23 Number of new hires in 2015 (MN only): 4 Number of new female hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of new male hires in 2015 (MN only): 2 Number of elevations in 2015 (MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (females - MN only): 0 Number of elevations in 2015 (males - MN only): 0 Number of departures in 2015 (MN only): 7 Number of departures in 2015 (females - MN only): 5 Number of departures in 2015 (males - MN only): 2 Number of of counsel lawyers (MN only): 0 Number of paralegals (MN only): 5 Number of non-paralegal support staff (MN only): 19 Number of minority lawyers (MN only): 0 Number of minority lawyers (partners - MN only): 0

Number of minority lawyers (non-partners - MN only): 0

5422 Lawyers

LIND, JENSEN, SULLIVAN & PETERSON, PA901 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 1300Minneapolis, MN 55402612-333-3637


5422 Lawyers

WAGNER, FALCONER & JUDD1700 IDS Center80 South 8th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402612-339-1421




5721 Lawyers

AAFEDT, FORDE, GRAY, MONSON & HAGER, P.A.150 South Fifth Street, Suite 2600Mi

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