Super Lawyers - Minnesota 2016

BRYCE M. MILLER
COLLINS, BUCKLEY,
SAUNTRY & HAUGH, P.L.L.P.

First National Bank Building Suite West 1100

332 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101

Tel: 651-888-6223

Fax: 651-227-0758 bmiller@cbsh.net www.cbsh.net Bryce Miller represents individuals in all matters pertaining to their employment. Bryce works with clients to establish and achieve a list of objectives. Bryce is an experienced litigator who represents clients at the federal and state level, specifically in whistle blowing, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with business claims, and contractual disputes. Before entering private practice, Bryce clerked for the federal court system where he gained wisdom and insight that strongly influence his practice. In addition to his litigation practice, Bryce also represents clients in negotiating and reviewing contracts, including severance agreements, between clients and their employers.

CLASS AC TION/MASS TORTS

EMPLOYMENT LI TIGATION: PLAIN TIFF
BRIDGET MCCAULEY
NASON

LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER,
P.A.

633 South Concord Street Suite 400

St. Paul, MN 55075

Tel: 651-451-1831

Fax: 651-450-7384 bnason@levander.com www.levander.com Bridget McCauley Nason’s recognition in the Minnesota Rising Stars list continues the tradition of excellence that is the benchmark of LeVander, Gillen & Miller. Throughout the firm’s illustrious 80-year history, it has earned a distinguished reputation for superior client service and community leadership and has become a cornerstone of Minnesota law and politics. As an Assistant City Attorney, Bridget has prosecuted and tried numerous criminal cases. Bridget has developed a strong practice in the areas of municipal law and commercial transactions, utilizing her experience and negotiation skills to assist clients in managing all aspects of their legal issues whether simple or complex. Bridget currently serves on the board of directors of Minnesota Women Lawyers and the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club.

BUSINESS/CORPORATE ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

STATE, LOCAL & MUNICIPAL
DAVID H. REDDEN
FABIAN MAY & ANDERSON,
PLLP

1625 Medical Arts Building 825 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tel: 612-353-3340

Fax: 612-455-2217 dredden@fmalawyers.com www.fmalawyers.com David Redden is an associate attorney at Fabian May & Anderson, PLLP, where his practice focuses almost exclusively on representing individuals in employment-related disputes. He is experienced in litigating all types of employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, and whistleblower claims, as well as contract disputes, non-competes, trade secrets, and computer fraud allegations, and also frequently represents former employees in unemployment appeals. David graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School with an emphasis in labor and employment law, and served as a Managing Editor for the ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law in 2009-2010.

GENERAL LI TIGATION

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF BRANDON SCHWARTZ

SCHWARTZ LAW FIRM

600 Inwood Avenue North Suite 130

Oakdale, MN 55128

Tel: 651-528-6800 brandon@mdspalaw.com Brandon is a cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in the top ten students in his class following his Division I and professional hockey career. He is a trial attorney at Schwartz Law Firm, practicing in the areas of business litigation, employment law, family law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Brandon is admitted to practice in the state courts of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and the federal District Courts of Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. He has been published multiple times and is a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum of U.S. lawyers. Attorney At Law Magazine also featured Brandon in its The Next Generation edition and featured the Schwartz Law Firm as its Law Firm of the Month in November 2015.

FAMILY LAW HEALTH CARE

BUSINESS LI TIGATION
CATHERINE K. SMITH

GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC

120 South Sixth Street Suite 2600

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Tel: 612-333-8844

Fax: 612-339-6622 csmith@gustafsongluek.com www.gustafsongluek.com Catherine Sung-Yun K. Smith is a graduate of Korea University (B.A. 2000) and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School (J.D. 2005). Ms. Smith was admitted to the New York Bar in 2005 and to the Minnesota Bar in 2006. Cathy joined Gustafson Gluek as an associate in January 2007 and then became a member in January 2013. Cathy speaks fluent Korean and is a member of Minority Women Lawyers Group.

CONSUMER LAW

ANTITRUST LITIGATION
RYAN O. VETTLESON
GASKINS BENNETT BIRRELL
SCHUPP LLP

333 South Seventh Street Suite 3000

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Tel: 612-333-9548

Fax: 612-333-9579 rvettleson@gaskinsbennett.com www.gaskinsbennett.com Ryan is a problem solver. He uses his trial and litigation skills to resolve complex disputes. Ryan practices extensively in the areas of commercial litigation, civil rights, and personal injury litigation. He has handled large commercial property damage and contract disputes as well as significant personal injury cases. He has also handled numerous police misconduct suits and jail misconduct cases. He spends most of his time in federal court in Minnesota but has represented his clients’ interests in several state and federal courts. Ryan has taught legal writing at the University of Minnesota Law School and prides himself on his ability to effectively convey his clients’ needs to the opposing party and the court.

CIVIL RIGH TS
GENERAL LI TIGATION
ROYEE VLODAVER

VLODAVER LAW OFFICES, LLC

6 Edgcumbe Place St. Paul, MN 55116 Tel: 651-690-9906 royeev@vlodlaw.com www.vlodlaw.com Royee provides prompt, cost-effective, and practical business solutions in delivering the legal services his clients need. Royee’s experience centers on business, corporate agreements, and commercial leases. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, non-profits, and new startup businesses seeking outside counsel with in-house understanding. He advises on, negotiates, and drafts multimillion-dollar transactions and routine agreements alike. He brings uncompromised standards and kno wledge of the law while working with clients in industries including: consulting, retail, food, software, medicine, service, manufacturing, and real estate. Royee is a Cardozo Society Arthur T. Pfefer Award recipient and serves in leadership positions on several boards of directors. He lectures on contract drafting, commercial leasing, and business negotiation.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS/CORPORATE
BENJAMIN A. WAGNER

REGAN TAX LAW

8500 Normandale Lake Boulevard Suite 960

Minneapolis, MN 55437

Tel: 952-921-2106

Fax: 952-921-2109 ben@regantaxlaw.com www.regantaxlaw.com Ben represents individuals and businesses in tax controversies against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR), and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Ben’s experience helps him see practical solutions and consistently achieve successful results in audits, appeals, court actions, and collections cases. He also frequently publishes and speaks to attorneys, CPAs, and other tax professionals about tax topics and his experiences representing taxpayers against the IRS and DOR. Ben also volunteers as a Program Specialist for the YMCA’s Youth in Government Model Assembly and as Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Tax Section.

TAX
AMANDA M. WILLIAMS
GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC
120 South Sixth Street
Suite 2600

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Tel: 612-333-8844

Fax: 612-339-6622 awilliams@gustafsongluek.com www.gustafsongluek.com Amanda Williams is a magna cum laude graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A. 2001) and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School (J.D. 2004). She was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 2004. Amanda began as an associate at Gustafson Gluek in August 2005 and then became a member of the firm in January 2012. Prior to joining Gustafson Gluek, Amanda served as the law clerk to the Honorable Judge Gordon W. Shumaker, Minnesota Court of Appeals (2004-2005). Amanda has presented at multiple national CLEs across the country, is an active member of the Minnesota Women Lawyers, and serves on the Board of the Hennepin County Bar Association.