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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Commercial Litigation-Creditor remedies/commercial collections litigation-Commercial replevin litigation-Shareholder disputes in closely held corporationsBankruptcy-Served as debtor’s counsel in complex chapter 11 bankruptcy, including confirmation of contested restructuring plan-Represent commercial landlords and other commercial creditors in chapter 11 proceedings-Represent creditors and debtors in various chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedingsTrusts… Show more Commercial Litigation-Creditor remedies/commercial collections litigation-Commercial replevin litigation-Shareholder disputes in closely held corporationsBankruptcy-Served as debtor’s counsel in complex chapter 11 bankruptcy, including confirmation of contested restructuring plan-Represent commercial landlords and other commercial creditors in chapter 11 proceedings-Represent creditors and debtors in various chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedingsTrusts and Estate litigation-Significant role in several complex multi-million dollars estate disputes, including extensive briefing and argument in Minnesota Court of Appeals Show less

Minneapolis

Financial services litigation: -Defend mortgage lenders in foreclosure, FCRA, FDCPA, and related litigation-Represent lenders and commercial clients in bankruptcy adversary litigation-Advise commercial creditors in chapter 11 matters-Represent landlords in commercial eviction/collection mattersProduct liability defenses:-Defend automobile manufacturers and component suppliers in product liability litigationExtensive motion, deposition, and trial experience… Show more Financial services litigation: -Defend mortgage lenders in foreclosure, FCRA, FDCPA, and related litigation-Represent lenders and commercial clients in bankruptcy adversary litigation-Advise commercial creditors in chapter 11 matters-Represent landlords in commercial eviction/collection mattersProduct liability defenses:-Defend automobile manufacturers and component suppliers in product liability litigationExtensive motion, deposition, and trial experience, including as first-chair in three district court bench trials where claims exceeded $1 million. Successfully defeated multiple 6- and 7-figure claims at summary judgment. Admitted to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin state and federal court. Show less

Golden Valley, Mn

Representing commercial clients at every stage of collections against commercial debtors, including recovery of funds and assetsLitigating cases in state and federal courtNegotiating settlements with commercial debtorsAdvising commercial clients of their rights in chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies

Minneapolis/Blaine

Consumer bankruptcy - Chapter 7 and 13-Experience litigating adversary proceedings in federal court, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery-Experience appearing at federal court proceedings-Initial client consultations and retention-Experience appearing at trustee hearings-Experience with legal research using Google Scholar, Westlaw, and other secondary sources-Highly autonomous work environment

Minneapolis

Insurance coverage/subrogation-Analyzing claims and policy language and making coverage recommendations to insurers-Experience litigating insurance subrogation claims in conciliation and district court-Experience with insurance appraisals, arbitration and litigation-Experience drafting legal documents at every stage of litigation from complaints/answers to summary judgment motions and appeals-Experience researching with Westlaw and LexisNexis, and analyzing case law and… Show more Insurance coverage/subrogation-Analyzing claims and policy language and making coverage recommendations to insurers-Experience litigating insurance subrogation claims in conciliation and district court-Experience with insurance appraisals, arbitration and litigation-Experience drafting legal documents at every stage of litigation from complaints/answers to summary judgment motions and appeals-Experience researching with Westlaw and LexisNexis, and analyzing case law and statutes to meet case objectives -Maintaining relationships and frequently communicating with clients, experts, and adverse counsel Show less

Sole proprietor residential painting company. Performed all marketing, customer service, and labor. Utilized direct and online marketing along with referrals, repeat clients, and networking to generate business.

Law clerk working for plaintiffs attorney practicing in mass torts and product liability.

Law clerk working for plaintiffs personal injury law firm dealing primarily in auto accidents and premises liability.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Moot Court ('07, '08) Bar/Bri

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management And Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, Aquinas Scholars, Mock Trial