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Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.

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We are a national business and litigation law firm with a strong reputation and more than a century of cumulative experience. Our attorneys focus on finding the right solution for each case, whether it may involve a complex trial or a fine-tuned business strategy. With unique knowledge of industry-specific law, including legal needs concerning alcohol, construction, energy and more, we are confident that we can guide you or your business to success.

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  • Jon R. Steckler

    Shareholder

    Jon's practice is focused on commercial and business law and related litigation and appeals. Serving as general corporate counsel for companies in various industries, Jon regularly advises clients on a broad range of issues facing businesses on a day-to-day basis. Jon advises on complex commercial contracts, franchise agreements, distribution contracts, construction contracts, non-compete agreements, commercial leases, and asset and stock purchase agreements. In addition to representing clients in general commercial, corporate and operational matters, Jon represents clients in state and federal courts, administrative hearings and in alternative dispute resolution in jurisdictions nationwide. Assessment and management of risk for clients on wide-ranging operational and strategic issues, timely issue spotting and front-end problem solving are among Jon's core strengths. Jon received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University, and his J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he served as the Managing Editor of the South Dakota Law Review and earned Dean's List honors. After law school, Jon served as a judicial clerk at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Early in his legal career, Jon served as a prosecuting attorney for several suburban municipalities. Jon has provided pro bono legal services through Volunteer Lawyers Network and LegalCORPS and has served as pro bono general counsel for a non-profit no-kill animal shelter and adoption agency for over 16 years. Jon has been selected to the Minnesota Super Lawyer’s list since 2022 and has been recognized by America's Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators. Jon and his wife live in Golden Valley with their daughter and their Chihuahua, Jeffrey. In his spare time, Jon enjoys running, biking, swimming, hiking, and golfing, and has volunteered as an instructor for the Loppet Foundation Trail Kids Mountain Bike Program.

    Education: University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota - J.D. - 2002 , South Dakota State University, South Dakota - B.S. - 1999

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota , Bar Admissions: South Dakota , Bar Admissions: Wisconsin , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Nebraska , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin , Bar Admissions: U.S. Bankruptcy Court Minnesota , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit

    Services: Construction Law and Litigation , Business/Civil/Corporate/Commercial Litigation , Business/Civil/Corporate/Commercial Law , Business Formation , Distribution and Franchise Law and Litigation , Contracts , Alcohol Beverage Law and Litigation , Insurance Defense , Appellate Practice , Trademark Protection , Real Estate Law and Litigation

  • Sequoia L. Rutan

    Associate Attorney

    Sequoia L. Rutan is an associate attorney with a practice in business formation, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial and business litigation. Sequoia is committed to delivering exceptional client service by developing strategic solutions that provide substantial value and advance client goals. She works to gain a deep understanding of a client’s goals, business, and values to deliver the best possible outcome. Leveraging her strong organization skills and analytical mindset, Sequoia advises clients on complex legal matters, such as governance structure, litigation strategy, commercial transactions, and general contract matters. Sequoia’s ultimate goal is to ensure that clients feel a sense of satisfaction and success from working together. After receiving her undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Studies from Macalester College, Sequoia received her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she served as the Senior Managing Editor of the Wisconsin International Law Journal. After law school, Sequoia served as a law clerk for the Honorable Sara R. Grewing in the Second Judicial District of Minnesota. Sequoia and her husband live in Saint Paul, MN. A native New Yorker, Sequoia enjoys spending her free time searching for the perfect bagel. She also enjoys trying new bakeries, baking, and reading.

    Education: University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin - J.D. - 2021 , University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin - Law Journal, Wisconsin International Law Journal, Senior Managing Editor , Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minnesota - B.A. - 2017 - Major: Political Science and International Studies

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota, 2021 , Bar Admissions: Wisconsin, 2021 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2022 , Professional Associations: American Bar Association, Member , Professional Associations: Hennepin County Bar Association, Member , Professional Associations: Ramsey County Bar Association, Member , Professional Associations: Minnesota State Bar Association, Member , Professional Associations: Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member

    Services: Business & Corporate Law , Business Litigation , Mergers & Acquisitions , Real Estate

  • Brandt F. Erwin

    Shareholder

    Brandt is a nationally recognized expert on alcohol & hemp-derived THC beverages. He advises clients on navigating complex regulatory frameworks, structuring distribution agreements, and advancing his clients’ business objectives in the alcohol and hemp-derived THC markets. Brandt’s knowledge and expertise in the industry have made him a nationally acclaimed, sought-after speaker, moderator, and panelist throughout the United States. He educates industry and legislative bodies about the emerging mood-altering beverage industry, impacts on state governments, consumers, licensing bodies, and alcohol industry. Known for practical, business-minded advice, Brandt has led liquor licensing acquisitions for major Twin Cities sports and entertainment venues including securing licenses and government approval on zoning and operational components. Brandt has significant experience negotiating agreements for distributors, ensuring importation and sale of alcoholic beverages remain legally compliant. He also works with states to formulate and create regulatory systems to uphold health and public safety for highly regulated products. Brandt has been recognized as a "Rising Star" and has been named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Brandt received his J.D. from Hamline University School of Law. While at Hamline, he was a Primary Editor on the Hamline Law Review, served as a class representative for the Student Bar Association, and earned Dean's List honors. Prior to law school, Mr. Erwin attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts before transferring to Bridgewater State College and earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to joining the firm, Brandt was the law clerk for the Honorable Mary A. Yunker in the Tenth Judicial District of Minnesota. This opportunity gave him the benefit of learning from an experienced attorney and judicial officer, and he acquired experience in a variety of areas of the law. Brandt is currently licensed to practice in all Minnesota state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th, 8th, and 9th Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.

    Education: Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - J.D. - 2011 , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: magna cum laude , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: CALI Award for Excellence in Commercial Transactions , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Law Review, Hamline University School of Law, Associate Editor/Primary Editor, 2009, 2011 , Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts - B.S. - 2006 , Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts - Honors: cum laude , Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts - Honors: Dean's List , Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts - Major: Criminal Justice

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota, 2011 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2013 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2014 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2016 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2018 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Supreme Court, 2018 , Professional Associations: President and Legal Counsel for the Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association, 2022-Present

    Services: Alcohol Beverage Law, Litigation and Regulation , Alcohol Licensing , Distribution and Franchise Law and Litigation , Corporate/Commercial Law , Business/Civil/Commercial Litigation

  • Daniel A. Christians

    Associate Attorney

    Daniel is an associate attorney at Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A. having joined the firm in May 2023. Daniel graduated Cum Laude from Saint Cloud State University where he majored in History and obtained a minor in Criminal Justice. He then went on to graduate Cum Laude from Hamline University School of Law. During his time in law school, Daniel traveled and worked for the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Located in The Hague, Netherlands, Daniel was a member of a Croatian team of attorneys defending members of the Croatian military accused of war crimes. Prior to joining Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, Daniel was the owner of Nexus International, PLLC practicing primarily in the immigration law field and worked in the mortgage industry for the previous eight years. Prior to that he was an associate attorney at Hawkins Law Office, P.A. in Minneapolis practicing in immigration, criminal defense, and business law. Daniel lives in Brooklyn Center with his daughter and their chocolate lab, Obie. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, getting out on the Mississippi River, and attending any and all sporting events. He frequently volunteers coaching youth soccer Maplebrook Soccer Club and is a Board Member and Soccer Director with Champlin Dayton Athletic Association.

    Education: Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - J.D. - 2009 , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: cum laude , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: CALI Award for Excellence in Criminal Procedure , Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saint Cloud, Minnesota - B.A. - 2004 , Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saint Cloud, Minnesota - Honors: Cum Laude , Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saint Cloud, Minnesota - Honors: Dean's List , Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saint Cloud, Minnesota - Major: History , Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saint Cloud, Minnesota - Minor: Criminal Justice

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota, 2009 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2012 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2012

    Services: Family and Business Immigration Law , Alcohol Licensing , Business Law , Business Litigation , Business Licensing , Corporate/Commercial Law , Commercial Litigation , Construction Law , Estate Planning

  • Christopher W. Bowman

    Shareholder

    Christopher Bowman joined Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A. in 2019 and became a shareholder with the firm in 2023. His practice area is a blend of litigation and transactional work, with a particular emphasis on appellate practice and commercial litigation. He has served as lead appellate counsel before the Fifth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits, the Iowa Supreme Court, and both the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Minnesota Supreme Court, including multiple issues of first impression and other important questions on a wide range of practice areas, and has consulted or otherwise served as “drop-in” counsel for clients and lawyers around the Country, handling major motions and appeals. Chris is also a frequent presenter on appellate topics at CLE Courses. Chris is active in the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Appellate Practice Section, which he chaired for the 2022-2023 Bar Year. In addition to private clients, Chris has represented the MSBA, the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and the State of Minnesota before the appellate courts in Minnesota on multiple occasions, either as amicus or as appointed counsel, on matters relating to civil rights litigation, family law, environmental law, and civil and criminal procedure. In recognition of his pro bono appellate service, Chris received the MSBA’s Award of Professional Excellence in June 2019. Chris received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and English from Lawrence University of Wisconsin before earning his J.D., cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    Education: William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - J.D. - 2009 , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: cum laude , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Business: Agency, Partnerships, and LLCs , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: Merit Scholarship (Equal to 75% of Annual Tuition) , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Torts I , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Law Journal, William Mitchell Journal of Law and Practice, Editor , Lawrence University of Wisconsin, Appleton, Wisconsin - B.A., English and Government - 2006 , Lawrence University of Wisconsin, Appleton, Wisconsin - Honors: Dean’s List (2005-2006)

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota, 2009 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2013 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2018 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2013 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2013 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2013 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2014 , Bar Admissions: Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2016 , Professional Associations: Minnesota State Bar Association (“MSBA”) , Professional Associations: MSBA Appellate Practice Section (Section Chair, 2022-2023; Section Council, 2018-Present)

    Services: Appellate Practice , Business/Civil/Corporate/Commercial Law and Litigation , Trademark Protection , Distribution and Franchise Law and Litigation , Employment Law and Litigation , Real Estate Law and Litigation

  • Thomas P. Harlan

    Shareholder

    Tom is one of the founding shareholders of Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A. and except for a short hiatus with a startup real estate/tax lien acquisition, holding and servicing company, he has practiced law since 1991. He brings an entrepreneurial spirit to his practice that is reflected in the clients that he represents. Tom's focus has been on business, real estate and construction law. He serves as counselor to a variety of small to medium-size businesses advising them on all aspects of business law from formation and capitalization of entities, to consulting and negotiating various contracts, leases, and other agreements, and finally representing these clients and their needs in federal and state courts across the country. He has advised clients on all forms of corporate transactions, financing, and land use issues Tom has served as an expert testifying about various aspects of real estate and corporate law. Representative Work Real Estate: - Represented manufacturing company in the sale of its $7.8 million dollar facility. - Represented group of investors in a $9 million dollar roll-up of their tenant-in common interests into a new entity which has continued ownership interest in the property. - Represented clients in an asset sale transaction that involved 52 separate real estate locations. - Served as counsel for a $900 million transaction involving the purchase of chain of restaurants. - Represented clients in a $25 million loan restructuring secured by various assets including three separate parcels of real estate. - Represented client in a purchase of a $2.0 million dollar distressed office building. - Represented client in negotiating 38 separate easement agreements to create sufficient space for a 35 Megawatt wind farm. - Represented client in negotiating a lease with Texas municipality and easement rights over various gas and oil interests. - Worked on all aspects of the purchase, sale, redemption, and foreclosure of tax liens in a $45 million dollar portfolio. Mergers and Acquisitions/License - Represented client in an $8 million dollar sale of i-phone app. - Represented client in the merger of its medical software business and a capital raise of $10 million dollars to support the continued development of its products. - Represented client in a $3.2 million dollar sale of its internet hosting business. - Represented clients in a $2.6 million dollar asset sale of its marketing/lead origination business. - Represented client in the $3.3 million dollar sale of its aircraft software business. - Represented client in the establishment of distribution agreements in South Korea, Italy, and Azerbaijan. - Represented numerous clients in the sale of their business to private investor groups including transactions in the amount of $52 million, $15 million and $46 million. - Represented a client in the roll out of over 300 separate franchises across 30 states. - Represented numerous beer distributors across the country, as the seller or buyer, in asset and stock transactions (including real estate for operations). Litigation - Represented five different clients in foreclosing upon over 30 parcels of land in satisfaction of their mechanic's liens. - Successfully represented numerous clients in the enforcement of employment non-compete agreements in the States of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Washington. - Successfully represented numerous clients in the enforcement of a noncompete related to the sale of a business in California, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. - Successfully represented a client in a fraudulent transfer of real property valued at $1.1 million dollars resulting in a forfeiture of the property. - Successfully represented a client by challenging the fraudulent transfer of real property valued at $1.5 million dollars among family members. - Successfully represented various lenders on the foreclosure of real property and other assets used to secure financial instruments. - Successfully represented numerous shareholders in disputes involving their interests in corporations and limited liability companies. Energy - Successfully represented numerous clients in wind project developments including but not limited to the negotiation of land use agreements, easements, turbine supply agreements, power purchase agreements, and engineering, procurement, and construction agreements. - Successfully represented a city and county in opposing an upgrade of existing power lines that ran through the city and the county. - Successfully represented a client in negotiating a power purchase agreement for electricity generated by gas from an anaerobic digester. - Represented a client in opposing a license to a nuclear power plant allowing it to store spent fuel resulting from its continued operations. - Represented a city in opposition to a power uprate for a nuclear power plant...

    Education: William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - J.D. - 1990 , University of Minnesota, Minneapolis - B.A. - 1987

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit

    Services: Business Law , Business/Commercial Litigation , Construction Law and Litigation , Real Estate Law and Litigation , Energy , Employment Law (Non-Compete, Employment Agreements) , Alcohol Beverage Law and Regulation , Franchise Law and Litigation

  • Richard M. Dahl

    Attorney

    Rich is one of the founding shareholders of Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A. For the past 30 years, he has been actively engaged in a nationwide practice in the above-reference areas representing both companies and individuals in a broad range of sophisticated commercial matters. He is licensed in the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeal. Rich has been AV rated by Martindale Hubble for many years. Rich graduated Cum Laude from Hamline School of Law in 1983, where he was a published author and served as a primary editor of the Hamline Law Review. He received his B.S. (Summa Cum Laude) and Master's Degree (with honors) in Public Administration from Northern Michigan University (NMU). While attending NMU on an athletic and academic scholarship, Rich was honored as an All American by the NCAA. During the past thirty years, Rich has represented numerous members and licensees of the beverage alcohol industry in administrative, licensing, regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. Rich’s diverse litigation practice has included the following representative cases: MillerCoors, LLC v. Larrys Distributing Co., Inc., et al. — Wisconsin State Court. Represented two highly successful Wisconsin beer distributors opposing brewer's efforts to terminate the Defendant's multi-million distribution rights. MDH asserted the Distributors were protected under with the Wisconsin Dealership Law and successfully defeated the Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment, after which, Plaintiff dismissed its claims and abandoned its termination efforts awarding Defendants new distribution agreements. Mountain Beverage Co., LLC v. The Foursome, Inc. d/b/a Co-Orrison Distributing, Ltd. and d/b/a Orrison Distributing, Ltd. — Colorado Arbitration. Represented a Colorado beer distributor who received a 1.1 Million Dollar arbitration award following the termination of certain distribution rights. Klindworth v. Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Community, d/b/a Treasure Island Resort and Casino — Minnesota State Court. Represented Prairie Island in a negligence, dram shop, and wrongful death claim arising out of a two-car fatal automobile accident resulting in the death of a young college student. The case was satisfactorily resolved pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement prior to trial. Nott Company v. Todd N. Palmer, et al. — Minnesota State Court. Successfully defended a Minnesota Distributor in which Plaintiff sought damages in excess of 3.3 Million Dollars for claims alleging tortuous interference with a non-compete agreement, interference with business relationships, and unjust enrichment. Following a two week trial, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in favor of MDH's client dismissing all of the Plaintiff's claims. Lucent Technologies, Inc., et al. v. Entegris, Inc. f/k/a Fluoroware Corp., et al. — Florida State Court (Orange County). Defended a Minnesota-based high-tech valve manufacturer in a subrogation case in which Plaintiff sought damages in excess of 52 Million Dollars arising out of a hydrochloric acid spill, in the clean room of a microchip fabrication facility located in Orlando, Florida. Following extensive nationwide discovery and motion practice, the case was ultimately resolved before trial pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement. New Generation Food Co. v. Dairyland Products, Inc. — Minnesota State Court. Obtained a jury verdict, dismissing Plaintiffs multi-million dollar damage claims after a month long jury trial where the Defendant was accused of misappropriating Plaintiff’s trade secrets and proprietary formula in violation of the Minnesota Trade Secrets Act. Chuck H E Vogel, et al. v. Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., et al. — Wisconsin State Court. Successfully represented two of four shareholders in a shareholder dispute involving a company with annual sales in excess of 2.5 Billion Dollars. Following extensive litigation, the dispute was satisfactorily resolved in accordance with a confidential settlement agreement.

    Education: Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - J.D. - 1983 , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: cum laude , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Law Review, Hamline Law Review, Editor/Student Writer, 1981, 1983 , Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Law Review, The Hamline Public Law Research Center, Associate Member, 1982, 1983 , Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan - B.S. - 1979 , Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan - Honors: summa cum laude , Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan - Major: Political Science/Secondary Education , Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan - M.A. - 1981 , Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan - Honors: With Honors , Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan - Major: Public Administration

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota, 1983 , Bar Admissions: Wisconsin, 2012 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1984 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1984 , Bar Admissions: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Tribal Court, 1999 , Professional Associations: Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, 1983 to Present , Professional Associations: Hennepin County Bar Association, Member, 1983 to Present , Professional Associations: Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member, 2012 to Present

    Services: Alcohol Beverage Law and Litigation , Administrative Law , Business/Civil/Commercial Litigation , Business/Corporate/Commercial Law , Distribution and Franchise Law and Litigation , Contracts , Insurance Defense

  • Michael D. Madigan

    Attorney

    Mike Madigan is a founding shareholder of Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A., bringing more than 40 years of experience in administrative, alcohol beverage, antitrust, business, commercial, distributor, dealer, franchise, construction, employment, and environmental law. For over thirty-five (35) years, Mike has been AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell and recognized as a "Super Lawyer" for twenty-one (21) years. Mike has also been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Franchise Law. For the last thirty (30) years, he has served as an Arbitrator and Mediator on the Complex Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and served as a Neutral on the Minnesota ADR Neutrals Roster. In addition, Mike has been inducted as a Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers). Currently, Mike serves on the Board of Minnesota Trout Unlimited (as Chair); and the Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon. Throughout Mike’s career, he has earned many distinctions, awards and has been recognized for his commitment and leadership which is reflected in his many appointments and board service: appointed by Governor Dayton to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (2011-2019), appointed by the Washington County Commissioners to serve on the Board of Managers, South Washington Watershed District (2011 - 2016), served eight (8) years on the Woodbury City Council, three (3) years as Chair of the Woodbury Planning Commission, and eleven (11) years on the Board of Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. He is a recipient of the Alumni Student Award of Merit and Editor of William Mitchell Law Review, and a former adjunct Professor at William Mitchell College of Law. Mike is also an instrument rated Private Pilot.

    Education: William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - J.D. - 1981 , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Honors: Alumni Student Award of Merit , William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota - Law Review, William Mitchell Law Review, Editor , Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts - B.A. - 1976 , Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts - Major: Political Science

    Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota, 1981 , Bar Admissions: Wisconsin, 1997 , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1981 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2009 , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2008 , Professional Associations: American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member , Professional Associations: Hennepin County Bar Association, Member , Professional Associations: Minnesota Bar Association, Litigation, Member , Professional Associations: Franchising and Environmental Law Sections , Professional Associations: Complex Commercial Panel, American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator & Mediator, 1995 to Present

    Services: Alcohol Beverage Law and Litigation , Alternative Dispute Resolution , Administrative Law Proceedings , Business/Civil/Commercial Law and Litigation , Construction Law and Litigation , Distribution and Franchise Law and Litigation , Environmental Litigation

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