Recent Articles from Dan Heilman
State v. HavenBrook Homes, LLC, et al.
Renters are often at the mercy of their landlords when it comes to maintenance and repairs. A group of state attorneys general stepped in last year to help a group of tenants fight for their rights.
Adam Lozeau
Last May, Adam Lozeau had quite a month for himself, winning two cases at the Minnesota Supreme Court in two weeks’ time.
2024 State Elections Team
Something we’ve gotten used to in the 21st century is elections being followed by lawsuits. Fortunately, Minnesota has capable legal staff to deal with election-based litigation.
Skip Durocher
Dorsey & Whitney partner Skip Durocher retired from his partnership with the firm’s Litigation and Regulatory Practice Groups recently after more than 30 years of practice.
Immigration lawyers ponder possible policies under Trump
Those working in immigration law are left to wonder how much of President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric is simply bluster and how much they must genuinely prepare for.
Chelsea Walcker, United States Attorney’s Office
Many, if not most, attorneys could stand to step away from their high-stress occupations for a little while, but few do. Chelsea Walcker is an exception.
Karen Hanson Riebel, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
A three-decade veteran of the legal world, Karen Hanson Riebel has been on the front lines of nationwide data breach litigation as part of a career as a consumer protection, antitrust and securities lawyer at Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
Julie L. Padilla, ALLETE, Inc.
When it comes to the practice of environmental law, Julie Padilla is a force. Part of the reason why is her background in advocacy work.
Danielle I. Mattessich, Merchant & Gould P.C.
How many of our Top Women in Law honorees have helped design a database to help everyone in their firm’s practice area? Danielle Mattessich has.
Erin E. Mathern, Winthrop & Weinstine
If there’s one thing more valuable than experience, it’s empathy, and Erin Mathern has both. Mathern wants to make both her community and the legal industry better for the next generation of lawyers.
Phaedra J. Howard, Hellmuth & Johnson
As a partner in Hellmuth & Johnson’s real estate and homeowner association practice groups, Phaedra Howard provides advice and representation on issues affecting condominium, townhouse, cooperative, and other community associations.
Laura Hammargren, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Going from an in-house practice to a private practice is not for the faint of heart, but Laura Hammargren has made that transition.
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