Ramsey County, Minnesota Business Lawyers

David Holt
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(612) 293-0620 213 East 4th St STE 406
 St. Paul, MN 55101
Business, Communications, Health Care and Insurance Claims
William Mitchell College of Law
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I am transforming the future of healthcare both as an attorney and entrepreneur. I bring a legal mindset to my startup and an entrepreneurial mindset to my legal practice. I am a practicing attorney focusing on Healthcare & Business matters for Families, Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. I am also the Co-Founder and General Counsel for miVoyce, a business that provides an online training solution for individuals to learn how to read medical bills, spot errors and negotiate payments. I am a native Minnesotan committed to helping other businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in Minnesota and ensuring we...
Gene Adkins
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(651) 772-3401 1465 Arcade St
 St Paul, MN 55106
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Mr. Adkins is in his 24th year in representing clients in the areas of probate and trust administration, will contests, estate planning, guardianships, conservatorships, residential and commercial real estate transactions, property title corrections, mechanic's liens, business formation, and the sale and purchase of small businesses.
Kristen Bullock
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(651) 270-6484 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W1272
 Saint Paul, MN 55101
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
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Daniel Reiff
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
(651) 636-6784 2355 Fairview Ave N #124
 St. Paul, MN 55113
Business, Construction, Energy and IP
Hamline University School of Law
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My practice focuses on serving the needs of businesses and individuals located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and in the Duluth area. I currently reside in the Twin Cities, but I spend a significant portion of my time in the Duluth area where I grew up and where I still have family. My practice areas are very eclectic due to my varied background. I currently service the following areas: Hennepin County Ramsey County Washington County Anoka County Scott County Carver County Wright County Pine County St. Louis County Carlton County My background: I graduated summa cum laude from Hamline University School of Law in 2003. At Hamline, I...
Daniel Willing
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
(763) 560-5700 6900 Wedgwood Rd N
Suite 200
 Maple Grove, MN 55133
Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
University of Oregon
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Daniel received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law where he specialized in tax law and was a senior editor on the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation. Daniel began his career with the Minnesota Department of Revenue analyzing regulations and counseling government officials on new tax legislation. He also worked as a tax consultant with RSM's State and Local Tax group in Minneapolis where he advised large and mid-sized businesses on state and local tax laws from all 50 states. Community service is an important part of a good law...
Kevin Leiran
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(651) 379-3007 155 South Wabasha Street
Suite 100
 Saint Paul, MN 55107
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Elder and Estate Planning
William Mitchell College of Law
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Kevin Leiran is a skilled, aggressive attorney practicing in the areas of Bankruptcy, civil litigation, probate and estate planning. Call Kevin today for quote.
April E King
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(651) 482-9933 2345 Rice St.
Suite 165
 Roseville, MN 55113
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Georgia School of Law
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Custom counsel and drafting, personal attention through the implementation phase of planning, all at a cost that reflects my low overhead and uniquely low-key, no-fuss approach. Estate planning (wills, trusts) and probate administration, business counsel in some circumstances. See more at www.hawkelawgroup.com
Robert Lawton
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(651) 294-4925 1100 W. 7th Street, Suite 105
 Saint Paul, MN 55102
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Hamline University School of Law
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Rob is an experienced estate planning attorney, and provides free consulations on all files to evaluate a client's situation and explore what he can offer. He is a leader in the Minneapolis-St. Paul estate planning community, eduating other attorneys in the areas of estate planning, probate and trusts. He provides simple wills at low cost for clients with modest estates, and more sophisticated planning involving estate tax savings techniques and business sucession for wealthier clients.
John Baker
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
(651) 773-4111 2097 E. County Road D
Suite C-200
 Maplewood, MN 55109
Business, Criminal, Employment and Military
Hamline University School of Law
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John retired from the United States Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant after serving twenty-two years in various infantry, artillery and administrative capacities in numerous locations within the United States and around the world. John chaired the initiative to start Veterans Courts in Minnesota and has traveled the country assisting in setting them up. Additionally, John travels the country teaching law enforcement how to deal with veterans in crisis. John was a 2010 Attorney of the Year recipient.
Kelly Lawton Rogosheske
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
(651) 225-9165 1100 West 7th Street
 Saint Paul, MN 55102
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Hamline University School of Law
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Ana Maria Gomez
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
(763) 463-0367 842 Raymond Avenue
Suite 200
 Saint Paul, MN, MN 55114
Business, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Employment
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Universidad Catolica Andres Bello: Abogada 1999. Hamline University Law School: Master of Laws 2001. William Mitchell College of Law: Juris Doctor 2003. Licensed to practice in Venezuela, and before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the United States District Court. Fluent in Spanish and English Faculty at National American University: Paralegal Program Currently serving as a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association Diversity Committee.
Christopher W Boline
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
2602 US Bank Center
101 East Fifth Street
 St Paul, MN 55101
Business, Consumer, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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Christopher W. Boline practices business and commercial law, civil litigation, appellate work, real estate law, consumer law matters, personal injury, USDA appeals, and administrative law. Christopher received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. During law school, Christopher served as a certified student attorney in a Hennepin County suburban court, was an extern with a Hennepin County District Court judge, and received recognition from the Minnesota Justice Foundation for his time devoted to public service. He began working for Dudley and Smith, P.A. as a clerk during law school. Christopher graduated...
James Kleinke
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
4527 Allendale Drive
 White Bear Lake, MN 55127
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
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Matthew Eugene Ludt
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
(651) 488-9700 2091 County Road D East
Suite B200
 Maplewood, MN 55109
Business, Agricultural, Criminal and Divorce
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Steven C Opheim
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
2602 US Bank Center
101 East Fifth Street
 St Paul, MN 55101
Business, Real Estate, Tax and Trademarks
William Mitchell College of Law
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Steven C. Opheim is an attorney at law with over 25 years of experience, practicing in the areas of Business Law, Creditor’s and Debtor’s Rights, Bankruptcy (Consumer and Business), Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Mr. Opheim is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Ramsey County Bar Association and Bankruptcy Section and Real Property Law Section of the MSBA. Mr. Opheim received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1982 after graduating from William Mitchell College of Law in 1985. Originally born...
Royee Vlodaver
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
(651) 690-9906 6 Edgcumbe Pl
 St Paul, MN 55116
Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
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Patrick Sweeney
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
(651) 222-2541 3250 Rice St
 St. Paul, MN 55126
Business, Divorce and Family
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Charles Dmochowski
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney with 39 years experience
(651) 788-5868 965 Avon Street N
Apt. #1
 St. Paulo, MN 55103
Business, Administrative and Health Care
Seattle University School of Law and Michigan State University
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Mr. Daniel Andrew Batten
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
(651) 538-6550 2233 N. Hamline Avenue
Suite 650
 Roseville, MN 55113
Business, Bankruptcy and Tax
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Bryan Zlimen
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Attorney
(651) 331-6500 1216 Selby Ave
 St Paul, MN 55104
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Matthew Joseph Kading
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Ramsey County, MN Business Law Lawyer
1899 Marshall Ave
 St Paul, MN 55104
Business
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Abraham Schwager
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Washington County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(651) 228-0497 332 Minnesota Street
Suite W2610
 St. Paul, MN 55129
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
William Mitchell College of Law
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I assist clients with comprehensive estate planning in Minnesota and Wisconsin, which includes sophisticated wealth preservation, transfer, and asset protection techniques. I represent a broad range of clients including young couples or others with modest estates, to farm and business owners, to highly compensated executives.
David Friedman
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(612) 564-4025 509 First Avenue NE
Suite 2
 Minneapolis, MN 55413
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Consumer
University of Minnesota Law School
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David has been living and breathing bankruptcy law since 2010. He’s handled more than 120 bankruptcy cases since starting the firm. He enjoys more complex cases, including lots of Chapter 13 reorganization. His cases often involve restructuring mortgages to save people’s homes. While many bankruptcy lawyers see bankruptcy as the only thing they do, David is always looking for claims under consumer protection laws to help put more money in his clients’ pockets. A born and bred New Yorker, in December 2009, David founded Friedman Iverson. Now that he’s a Twin Cities lifer, he tries his hardest to...
Mr. Ronan R Blaschko Esq.
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Dakota County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(651) 400-1520 1551 Livingston Ave, Suite 103
 Saint Paul, MN 55118
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DWI
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
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Blaschko & Associates is a law firm dedicated to long term clients and assisting them in all aspects of their business and personal lives. We advise and assist our clients in their daily lives including contract, real estate, LLC and Company formation, governance, and operations, and all other transactions to purchase, sell, and debt collection including Litigation, criminal defense and bankruptcy. Our phones are answered 24 hours for emergencies. We offer flat fees, contingent and hourly pricing and take Visa-M/C. We want to be your Attorney! Call now and see what we can do for you.
Brian Taurinskas
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Dakota County, MN Business Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(651) 451-9743 633 Concord St S, #320
 South St Paul, MN 55075
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law
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Brian has been admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota since 2004 and the State of Wisconsin since 2010. He attended Hamline University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 2001. Brian attended the University of St. Thomas School of Law as a founding member in 2001 and received his Juris Doctor upon graduation in 2004. He is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist, an achievement earned by fewer than 2% of licensed Minnesota attorneys. This certification program is administered by the MSBA and approved by...
James Taurinskas
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Dakota County, MN Business Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(651) 451-9743 633 Concord St S, #320
 South St. Paul, MN 55075
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Jim has practiced law since 1972 in Minnesota and 1986 in Wisconsin. In addition to his law practice, he is a licensed real estate broker (since 1976). He has served as President (twice) of the South St. Paul Rotary Club and Board of Directors of the St. Paul Heritage and Festival Association. Presently, Jim advises several privately-held companies on matters of initial incorporation and corporate governance. In addition, he counsels clients regarding real estate matters, condemnation proceedings, estate planning alternatives including trusts and wills, and related issues such as elder law, health care directives, powers of attorney,...
Blake Gavin Iverson
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(612) 396-5477 2945 44th Avenue S
 Minneapolis, MN 55406
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Entertainment & Sports
University of Minnesota Law School
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Michael Talbot DeCourcy Jr
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Dakota County, MN Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(651) 744-9460 971 Sibley Memorial Highway
Suite 200
 Saint Paul, MN 55118
Business
Univ of Minnesota L S
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Charles Shreffler
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(612) 872-8000 2700 30th Ave. So.
 Minneapolis, MN 55406
Business, Collections and Employment
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T. Scott Uzzle
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Dakota County, MN Business Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(651) 204-6512 1551 Livingston Ave., #103
 St. Paul, MN 55118
Free ConsultationBusiness and Criminal
College of William and Mary and Syracuse University College of Law
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Joseph M. Flanders
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Dakota County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(612) 424-0398 2600 Eagan Woods Drive
Suite 270
 Eagan, MN 55121
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Consumer and Divorce
University of North Dakota School of Law
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A Dakota County, Minnesota lawyer focusing on probate, estate planning, Wills, Trusts, family law, business law, and litigation.
(612) 424-0398 1212 Minnesota St. W.
 Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(612) 424-0398 15050 Cedar Ave. Ste. 116 #332
 Apple Valley, MN 55124
Kimberly M. Hanlon
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(612) 206-3701 310 4th Avenue South
Suite 5010
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Tulsa
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I am not your typical lawyer. First of all, I don’t have the mindset of the typical lawyer, and I certainly haven’t had the usual career path. I came to my legal career after being a fashion designer in New York and moving away for family reasons. It’s hard to be a fashion designer anywhere else, it really is.

After I became a lawyer, I started my practice and started practicing just like every other lawyer I know practices. As I was going along, I kept noticing that most law practices violate the laws of good business (and clients hate that...
V. John Ella
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(612) 455-6237 310 Fourth Avenue South
Suite 8000
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Business, Appeals and Employment
University of Minnesota Law School
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I am a Minnesota employment law attorney (V. John Ella) practicing in the areas of employment defense, executive law, non-compete and trade secret litigation, breach of duty of loyalty litigation, tortious interference, executive compensation, stock options, defamation, employment contracts, employment agreements, handbooks, drug testing law, privacy law, commission claims, fraud, sexual harassment claims, employment and housing discrimination, ERISA benefits litigation, public accommodations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law, wage and hour compliance, whistleblower and Sarbanes-Oxley claims, professional licensing issues, appeals, manufacturer sales representative contracts, and closely-held corporation and partnership disputes. I am also...
Andrew Merrill Ayers
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(612) 294-6982 6800 France Avenue South
Suite 190
 Edina, MN 55435
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Family
New York Law School
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Before starting my own law firm, I worked for law firms in New York City representing individuals and businesses in both litigation and corporate matters. Using this experience and working with my clients, I realized that there were more efficient and effective ways to help my clients and started my own law firm in 2011 to help meet their needs in a better fashion. Starting my own business helped me connect with other businesses who faced the same challenges and opportunities that confront business owners at all stages of their entrepreneurial journeys. My business continues to grow along with my...
(718) 568-0221 540 President Street, 3rd Floor
 Brooklyn, NY 11215
Joseph Maternowski
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(612) 746-5754 3700 RBC Plaza
60 South 6th Street
 Minneapolis, MN 55402
Free ConsultationBusiness, Administrative, Environmental and Real Estate
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Joseph Maternowski is a shareholder at the Hessian & McKasy firm in Minneapolis practicing in the areas of environmental, real estate and business law. Joe began his legal career in the Minnesota Attorney General's Office where he represented the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Joe focuses his private practice on environmental matters arising in real estate and business transactions. Joe has extensive experience with site investigations and cleanups, vapor intrusion assessments, state Brownfields programs and with federal and state environmental agencies. Joe assists real estate and business lawyers and in house counsel on transactions where environmental issues arise....
Mr. Bruce Michael Rivers Esq.
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(612) 339-3939 701 Building Suite 300
701 Fourth Avenue South
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DWI and Juvenile
William Mitchell College of Law
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Mark K Thompson
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(612) 999-2404 4927 34th Avenue South
 Minneapolis, MN 55417
Business
William Mitchell College of Law
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As the founder of MKT Law, PLC, St. Paul attorney Mark K. Thompson provides an assortment of legal services targeted to individuals in the business community. For more than 15 years, he has handled business law as a plaintiff and defense attorney. He is among the select group of attorneys to receive a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on the legal website Avvo.com. Mr. Thompson is a graduate of the University of Saint Thomas and William Mitchell College of Law. Find out more by contacting his firm today.
Rebecca Bell
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 30 years experience
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
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I take care of women so they can relax, stop worrying and have the time to take care of everything else going on in their lives. I create comprehensive estate plans that take care of women, their families, their assets and honor their values. My firm assists businesses in multiple way business succession planning and advising; corporate records compliance; draft and review documents; and works with you as part of your team of trusted advisors. I also work and am a national speaker in the area of Equine Law. Specialties: Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, Will...
(763) 582-1414 5801 Duluth Street
Suite 360
 Golden Valley, MN 55422
Matthew A. Drewes
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(952) 835-7000 3600 American Boulevard West, Suite 400
 Bloomington, MN 55431
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Bankruptcy
University of Minnesota Law School
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I'm a real estate and business attorney focusing on community association law, construction, contracts, collection/creditor's remedies, including in bankruptcy, debtor/creditor law and workouts, and insurance litigation. I am the current head of Thomsen & Nybeck's 10-member community association representation group and am co-head of the construction law group. I have successfully tried cases in state and federal court, as well as in arbitrations and on appeals, and have argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Bryan R Battina
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Hennepin County, MN Business Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(612) 455-0505 8000 Flour Exchange Building
310 fourth Avenue South
 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Business, Appeals, Employment and Real Estate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Bryan R. Battina represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and employment law matters. Bryan, a seasoned litigator and trial attorney, brings passion, tenacity and hard earned wisdom to his advocacy for clients. He is results driven and seeks to efficiently and effectively resolve disputes for his clients. After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, Bryan worked as an associate in-house counsel with the Beltmann Group Incorporated before becoming a sole practitioner to pursue his passion for trial work. Bryan co-founded Bock & Battina, LLP and later founded Battina Law, PLLC before joining Trepanier MacGillis...

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