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Ross Kenneth Menk
Brooklyn Center, MN Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(612) 300-4000
5701 Shingle Creek Parkway, Suite #350d
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Attorney Ross Menk has been handling Minnesota Workers' Compensation cases exclusively since 2003.
I used to to work with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company as a insurance defense lawyer handling Workers' Compensation cases exclusively.
Working for the insurance company taught me exactly how the insurance industry works and taught me the tricks of the trade. That knowledge has served me well. I now use my insurance defense knowledge to fight for the injured worker. I always fight to maximize your recovery. My goal is to fight for the maximum settlement possible.
The insurance companies know when dealing with...
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Alan Scott Milavetz
Brooklyn Center, MN Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
If you are looking for a lawyer to help you through the fallout from an accident, call me. I am part of a 3 generation family of lawyers at Milavetz Law PA, and have been practicing for 37 years. We can Help you!
Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. (763) 560-0000
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Luke Joseph Blahnik
Brooklyn Center, MN Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Insurance Claims
Hamline University School of Law
Luke J Blahnik is the founder of Law Firm of Luke J Blahnik. Mr. Blahnik was born in the city of Rochester, Minnesota and graduated from Caledonia High School, in Caledonia, Minnesota. In 1998 he received his Bachelor of Science in History from Winona State University, in Winona, Minnesota. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law in 2001 and was admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota in 2002. From 2001 through 2004 Mr. Blahnik was a Judicial Law Clerk for the Koochiching County Courthouse, where he...
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Barbara Gislason
Fridley, MN Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Animal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
William Mitchell College of Law
At the Law Office of Barbara J. Gislason, clients receive individual attention and legal advice customized to their unique needs. Based on more than 30 years of experience, Barbara has developed a highly effective approach to working with her clients. Her honesty and straightforward nature benefits clients facing a diverse range of legal issues.
Barbara was an undergraduate psychology major at Carleton College, and she has a true desire to understand why parties seek to advance certain positions. Due to her extensive experience, Barbara can help you understand what the party on the other side of the table is thinking and...
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Nicholas J. Fasching
Robbinsdale, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
I am a lawyer living in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, and practicing in Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities area. I enjoy sharing ideas with people, getting active outside, and spending time with my friends and family. I hold degrees in Philosophy and Law from the University of Minnesota.
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Gordon B. Conn Jr.
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of Michigan Law School
Gordon Conn practices primarily in bankruptcy and business litigation, and is board-certified in business bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. He was counsel of record for Petitioners in Norwest Bank Worthington v. Ahlers, 485 U.S. 197 (1988), and argued and won that case in the United States Supreme Court. In bankruptcy matters, he represents secured creditors, committees, trustees, and unsecured creditors, and has acted as liquidating agent. In business litigation, he has represented clients in a wide variety of cases, including securities, trade regulation, transportation, insurance, banking, and commercial transactions.
Gordon is an honors graduate of the...
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Todd D. Gardner
Fridley, MN Attorney with 24 years of experience
(763) 574-7522
207 Commerce Park Building
7362 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
William Mitchell College of Law
Todd Gardner began his professional life as a middle school teacher but opted to go to law school in his mid-twenties. During his time in law school, he clerked in the contracts department at Wells Fargo during the merger with Norwest Bank, clerked for five judges in the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings Workers' Compensation Division and interned with a Hennepin County District Court judge. Following law school, he began working in a Minneapolis small firm representing injured workers and injured persons and later experienced representing insurance companies with a medium-sized law firm in St. Paul. In 2002, he...
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Thomas Hurwitz
New Hope, MN Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
The firm’s founder, Thomas R. Hurwitz has practiced law in multiple areas throughout his career. He is highly respected in the legal community for his work in numerous areas. He was chosen by his peers as a “Super Lawyer” – one of Minnesota’s Best Lawyers.
Mr. Hurwitz is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, and joined the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association in 1990. Mr. Hurwitz is listed in Who’s Who in Executives and Businesses and the National Registry of Who’s Who for his work as an attorney. Thomas Hurwitz has received numerous commendations...
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Luke Smith
New Hope, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Throughout his legal career, Luke Smith has practiced primarily in the area of workers’ compensation. Luke has in the past represented employees, employers, and insurance carriers in all stages of litigation. He now is focused on representing employees in workers’ compensation matters.
Luke Smith worked at a law firm that practiced employee-side workers’ compensation throughout law school. He graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2016, summa cum laude (highest honors). Luke received several awards for academic performance in law school, participated in law review, and participated in moot court. He represented injured workers in workers’ compensation litigation following law...
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Ms. Karen Terese Kugler
Plymouth, MN Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
Ms. Kugler practices exclusively in the area of family law. Karen works toward equitable settlements, but is skilled in trial advocacy. Karen discusses the risks and expense of litigation with her clients. She is a knowledgeable, empathetic, and assertive legal advocate and handles all family law issues: spousal maintenance, child support, property division, and custody at the trial and appellate levels. Karen is past Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Family Law Section and is a past Co-Chair of the RCBA Family Law Section. She is a frequent writer and speaker regarding family law, co-authoring the Child Support...
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T. Melissa Gotfredson
Maple Grove, MN Lawyer
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Minnesota Law School
Gotfredson Law Office PLLC is a Twin Cities, MN area law firm specializing in estate planning and probate services. Our services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. We also represent individuals who have been nominated or appointed as personal representatives of a decedent's estate.
We are conveniently located in Maple Grove, MN.
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Karen Venice Bryan
Brooklyn Park, MN Attorney with 9 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense and Immigration
University of Minnesota Law School
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Robert Butwinick
Maple Grove, MN Lawyer
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
In need of a personal injury attorney in Minneapolis? If so, it may benefit you to get in contact with Butwinick Injury Law. The firm’s attorney has 18 years of legal experience, and has advocated for the rights of countless injury victims, including victims of 9/11. The team is passionate about their clients’ well-being, and they utilize cutting-edge technology to further the abilities of their practice. In addition, Mr. Butwinick was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars? Edition of 2003 and 2004. The firm is committed to providing the necessary attention to detail for maximizing the...
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Boyd K Johnson
Brooklyn Park, MN Attorney
(763) 566-3720
7077 Northland Circle
Suite 300
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Estate Planning
Boyd Johnson's practice focuses on probate and trust administration and related tax work. He is well-acquainted with Minnesota's probate and trust administration procedures and can help families navigate the difficult time when loved ones pass away.
Additionally, Boyd assists individuals and families with estate planning, probate prevention, and estate tax management. Since every perso's situation is different, he tailors each estate plan with appropriate planning techniques to meet the client's unique objectives.
Boyd enjoys spending time with his wife, a nurse at a local clinic. They live in Wayzata and can frequently be found visiting the area's lakes and parks. Boyd was...
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Theodore Landwehr
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
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Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
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Minneapolis, MN Attorney
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Mark Arneson
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 27 years of experience
(612) 465-8581
333 Washington Ave. North
Suite 405
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Mark Arneson's background as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely qualified to handle criminal defense cases and makes him one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Minnesota. He has had great success in gaining acquittals and dismissals for numerous clients throughout his career. Mr. Arneson practices exclusively in Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI Law. As would be expected, Mr. Arneson's work has earned numerous honors, including being named as a Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyer, a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Rising Star by Minneapolis Super Lawyers. Attorney Arneson firmly believes that every person is entitled to the best...
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Dave Kelly
Minnetonka, MN Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
I'm Dave Kelly, a Twin Cities area Minnesota bankruptcy attorney. I've been practicing law in the Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul area quite a while - learning this business really does take a long time.
If you would like to talk things over, I would be glad to discuss your situation. In about half an hour or so I can do a screening over the phone that would give us a fairly good idea as to whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a good idea for you. I don't charge for those screenings.
You might already...
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Randall Knutson
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
Randy Knutson brings more than 30 years of extensive experience handling numerous personal injury claims on behalf of his clients and their families. He also handles vaccine injury claims and bicycle cases across the United States, demonstrating his comprehensive knowledge of both medical and legal matters.
Randy has also played a significant role in several prominent data privacy cases in Minnesota, which have had a profound and wide-ranging impact. He is a certified civil trial specialist, having handled more than 100 trials for his clients.
He is licensed in Minnesota, Iowa, and Texas, and admitted to federal court and the...
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Kathryn M. Lammers
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
(612) 294-2200
333 Washington Avenue N, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Hamline University School of Law
Katie Lammers leads Heimerl & Lammers’ family law department. She is an experienced attorney practicing in all areas of Minnesota family law.
Understanding complex legal issues is only one aspect of being an attorney. A great lawyer also connects with their clients on a personal level. Katie listens carefully to all of her client’s concerns and works in partnership with them to create a collaborative legal plan.
While Ms. Lammers has solid litigation and courtroom experience, she promotes the financial and emotional advantages of resolving family law cases through mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Katie attended Arizona State University, where she received her...
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Catherine Turner
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Lewis & Clark Law School
Catherine practices exclusively criminal defense in the Twin Cities Metro area in state and federal court. She has tried over 40 jury trials and conducted hundreds of evidentiary hearings. She worked as a state public defender in multiple counties and has represented thousands of people in matters from Misdemeanor traffic tickets to felony drugs, criminal sexual conduct, domestic assault, fraud, weapons, murder and federal conspiracy cases.
Catherine is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist and trained trial attorney from the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. She has also advocated for criminal justice reform in front of the Minnesota...
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Jeremiah Sisk
Coon Rapids, MN Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Minnesota Law School
I handle all types of Minnesota workers compensation claims along with personal injury cases and social security disability. I do not recover unless you recover. Insurance companies try to pay as little as possible for your claims. As such, you need someone experienced and knowledgeable to fight for the benefits you deserve. Since 2003 I have been practicing as a Minnesota workers compensation attorney. Feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation.
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Sarah Gad
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense and Immigration
University of Chicago
Sarah Gad is a founding partner of Gad & Gad Law Offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which specializes in criminal defense, wrongful convictions, and immigration advocacy. Sarah is known nationally for her commitment to fighting for justice — and seeing justice prevail in courtrooms across the country.
Before relocating to her home state of Minnesota, Sarah worked for celebrity attorney Kathleen Zellner in Chicago. She played a pivotal role in several high-profile cases, including Mario Casciaro's exoneration and Steven Avery's appeal from the Netflix series Making a Murderer. In 2019. Sarah also represented Lil Durk's brother in a drug-related matter and...
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Benjamin James Nicolet
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
Benjamin Nicolet focuses his practice on Personal Injury and representing clients who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence. He is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin; as well as the federal courts of the District of Minnesota and Western District of Wisconsin.
Ben has handled the gamut of injury cases, from life-altering 18-wheeler accidents, to vicious dogs terrorizing neighborhoods, and family camping trips ending in tragic boating accidents.
Ben says, “Clients generally come to us when they feel like their lives have been turned upside down; whether it’s from a car accident...
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Shawn J Wanta
Minneapolis, MN Attorney
Free ConsultationConsumer and Employment
William Mitchell College of Law
Shawn J. Wanta has dedicated his career to championing workplace equity and individual rights through class and collective actions. As the Managing Member of Wanta Thome, Shawn exemplifies principled leadership through his deft navigation of complex and individual litigation. His authentic understanding, strategic alignment with clients' goals, and relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a formidable advocate for employees facing workplace injustice.
Recognized for his skill in challenging cases, Shawn vigorously defends the rights of individuals and communities, ensuring their legal protections are enforced in trials and other legal settings. His nuanced grasp of employment law intricacies has...
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Robert H. Ambrose
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Robert H. Ambrose is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He represents clients throughout Minnesota in a wide range of criminal cases, such as DWIs, Assaults, and Drug Crimes.
Attorney Ambrose has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. For the past seven years, the National Trial Lawyers Organization named him a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer for Criminal Defense. Mr. Ambrose has also received awards in client satisfaction and takes pride in defending his clients.
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Joshua A. Newville
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Civil Rights and Employment
University of Minnesota Law School
A well-known Minnesota employment lawyer and civil rights attorney, Joshua Newville is the litigation leader at Halunen Law, where he litigates employment cases on behalf of employees.
Mr. Newville has successfully litigated high-profile disputes and obtained favorable recoveries for his clients. His achievements include winning marriage equality in South Dakota and securing precedent-setting legal protection for undocumented Minnesotans. He has also served as outside general counsel, officer, and board member at a multi-state manufacturing business.
A Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Mr. Newville mediates cases, conducts internal investigations, and resolves workplace disputes. In addition to teaching, he contributes to the legal profession by...
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David R. Lundgren
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
William Mitchell College of Law
I provide aggressive DWI/DUI defense for my clients so they can get back on the road ASAP. My clients get detailed guidance and experienced representation for their DWI criminal charges, license revocations, and more.
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Adam T. Johnson
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 15 years of experience
(612) 767-9643
121 South Eighth Street
Suite 893
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
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"I never needed a lawyer before. Adam Johnson was highly recommended to me by a family friend, I'm so happy he did. Adam was always very friendly and was available to answer my questions no matter the time or day of the week. The work he put in to my case went far above and beyond what I ever expected. He achieved the best possible outcome for my case, I didn't have much hope that could happen. He was amazing to watch in court, a true pro. I would recommend Adam Johnson to anyone with a similar problem in...
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Lauren J. Campoli
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
State University of New York - Buffalo
Lauren Campoli is a certified criminal law specialist recognized by the MN State Bar Association and licensed in three states. She represents adults and juveniles charged with State and Federal crimes with compassion and creativity. She handles misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony cases.
Ms. Campoli has tried over 50 jury trials for the defense with an extremely high success rate. Ms. Campoli was an invited guest speaker to the statewide defender conference in Colorado on the topic of sex offenses and the defense of them. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and believes...
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Daniel Joseph Koewler
Roseville, MN Attorney with 17 years of experience
2780 Snellling Avenue North, Suite #330
Roseville, MN 55113
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Minnesota Law School
Dan Koewler is a defense attorney who focuses on DWI defense, in the state, appellate, and even federal courts. He is a well-known author, presenter, and blogger regarding issues and hot topics in the realm of DWI defense, and is particularly known for raising scientific challenges to DWI tests on behalf of his clients.
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Christopher Keyser
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(612) 338-5007
400 South Fourth Street
Suite 310M
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
William Mitchell College of Law
Christopher Keyser is an MSBA Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a distinction less than 3% of Minnesota lawyers hold. He has earned dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and reduced charges for clients accused of homicide, criminal sexual conduct, robbery, burglary, assault, DWI, and other serious offenses. Attorney Keyser has earned the respect of judges and prosecutors throughout the state and has a reputation for being straightforward, honest, professional, and aggressively defending his clients. He is also a Major and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve.
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William Bailey
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of North Dakota School of Law
William M. Bailey practices in all areas of criminal defense at the trial court level including DWI, Drug Sale and Possession, Criminal Sexual Conduct, Vehicle Forfeiture, and Immigration. He has experience defending misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony cases throughout the state of Minnesota. Additionally, Mr. Bailey has experience handling appeals before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. He is licensed in Minnesota State Courts, the Federal District of North Dakota, and Immigration Courts nationwide.
Mr. Bailey attended the University of North Dakota where he obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies and went on to earn his J.D.....
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Aaron R. Gott
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
Florida State University College of Law
Aaron R. Gott focuses on challenges to government conduct, business and competition litigation, and appeals.
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Scott Moriarity
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
William Mitchell College of Law
Scott Moriarity litigates complex employment and class action disputes throughout the United States, helping clients vindicate their rights against large, well-funded adversaries. He has formulated winning strategies in major employment and products liability litigation and achieved lasting results for his clients. Scott also handles ERISA benefit disputes and advises key employees about their executive compensation and benefits.
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Benjamin J. Heimerl
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 18 years of experience
(612) 294-2200
333 Washington Avenue N
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Benjamin J. Heimerl is a founding Partner at Heimerl & Lammers, LLC. Benjamin partnered with Michael B. Lammers to create a law firm with the ability to handle all of their clients’ legal needs while building lasting relationships. The mission of Heimerl & Lammers, LLC is to provide the superior legal representation and service that our clients deserve, during what could be the most difficult and frustrating time in their life.
Since graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, in St. Paul Minnesota, Benjamin has dedicated his time, almost exclusively, to helping injured clients. His time in the Marine Corps taught...
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Joseph Tamburino
Minneapolis, MN Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School
Joseph Tamburino is a criminal defense attorney in the Twin Cities and a founding partner at the Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm. He has been practicing law form more than a quarter century. Mr. Tamburino has been Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Board, a distinction held by only three percent of Minnesota attorneys. He regularly appears as a media commentator on legal matters in print, radio and television media outlets. Find out more about his firm by contacting them today.
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Thomas C Gallagher
Minneapolis, MN Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Minnesota Law School
Minneapolis criminal lawyer Thomas C Gallagher fights for you and your Liberty in Minnesota state and federal courts, and has for over 30 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense.
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Charles D Roulet
Minnetonka, MN Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Estate Planning
William Mitchell College of Law
Chuck is a nationally-recognized attorney, author and speaker. He is licensed to practice in both Florida and Minnesota and provides guidance to his clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law and asset protection strategies. Over the last few years, Chuck has taught advanced estate and asset protection strategies to over 25,000 of his colleagues and other financial professionals across the country including representatives from the Department of the Treasury, state revenue departments and some of the nation's largest banks and financial advisory firms. Chuck has been interviewed and appeared on numerous national and local media outlets including USA...