𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱. 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿. As a civil litigation attorney with more than 20 years of experience, I understand the frustration and anxiety you face when confronted with potential litigation. Whether you’re threatened with civil litigation as an individual, or your business faces claims arising out of its business practices and relationships, civil litigation can threaten your wealth and livelihood. As a business legal advisor, I assist my clients in avoiding the uncertainties and disputes arising from improperly drafted agreements. Whether you have organizational arrangements with your business partners, real estate agreements for the sale or lease of property, or agreements with your customers and vendors, experienced legal advice can prove invaluable in avoiding expensive and distracting litigation. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 I also help small- and medium-sized businesses and business owners resolve disputes through mediation and the various steps in civil litigation. From simple breach of contract and warranty claims involving customers and vendors, to complex litigation involving trademark/trade dress infringement and intellectual property claims, I have protected my clients from frivolous and unwarranted lawsuits. I assist business owners in both defending against and pursuing claims, from corporate governance issues, such as minority shareholder claims, to enforcing employee obligations, such as non-competition and non-solicitation agreements – all with the end goal of preserving and furthering my clients’ business interests. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 JD, Cornell BA, University of MN 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 MN, SD, WI U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of MN 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 MN, SD, WI