Principal
CurrentHighly experienced in litigation and business counseling of clients in matters of business to business disputes, shareholder disputes, contract negotiating and disputes, non-compete and trade secret matters, employment and discrimination matters, insurance policy disputes and other business matters. AV Preeminent Attorney designation by Martindale Hubbell (Peer rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence & Ethics); previous multiple designations in annual peer surveys of Minnesota attorneys as a Super Lawyer. Professional accomplishments include the following:* Successful defense verdict for client local auto plant executive of all sexual harassment claims after 2 week trial against national employment law counsel. * Successful strategy of motions for temporary restraining orders in resolving shareholder disputes in closely held corporations.* Successful defense of fraud claims against controlling shareholder in closely held corporation.* Successful representation of policyholders in establishing insurance coverage of claims.* Successful representation of insurers in establishing claims against policyholders outside of policy coverage.* Successful defense of wrongful death and catastrophic injury lawsuits.* Keen ability to identify social politics of issue or dispute that will persuade decision makers to favor client.* Ability to mobilize facts and convincingly present complex matters.* Ability to develop and manage to budget.* Ability to lead competing personalities and agendas.