
Jessica Dennis
Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P. announces that attorney Jessica Dennis has been elected to the partnership. Dennis practices in the firm’s Anti-Fraud Counseling and Litigation practice group. Dennis provides litigation services in a variety of insurance coverage and regulatory issues, including property loss, liability, auto insurance defense, and life insurance. She has also assisted clients with the implementation of fraud detection and prevention strategies. Jessica has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
Dennis received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2003 from Gustavus Adolphus College. She earned a Master of Arts degree in 2005 from San Diego State University. She received her Juris Doctor magna cum laude in 2010 from William Mitchell College of Law. Dennis served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Elizabeth H. Martin of the 10th Judicial District Court of Minnesota and she clerked in the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office.
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Madeline Gustafson
Bassford Remele announces that Madeline Gustafson has joined the firm as an associate. Gustafson represents clients in various legal matters, including consumer law defense, employment, construction, real estate law, and professional liability. She has experience advocating for clients in complex landlord/tenant disputes, representing non-profits, assisting in business transactions, and drafting and analyzing real estate leases and corporate documents. She attended Drake University Law School, completing her J.D. and M.B.A. with honors.
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Todd Koebele
The law firm of HAWS-KM announces that Todd Koebele is the second lawyer from HAWS-KM, joining Dan Haws, recognized among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2022. This designation identifies the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high-value, high-stakes legal matters—and only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state receive the honor.
In a news release, the firm said, “On behalf of HAWS-KM, the firm congratulations Mr. Koebele for this achieving this accomplishment, but more importantly we commend his dedication to attaining outstanding results for his clients. Well known for his record of winning high-stakes trials throughout his career, he continues to be a trailblazer.”
For more information about this designation, visit www.top100highstakeslitigators.com.
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