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.
ANTITRUST LI TIGATION
BUSINESS LITIGATION
CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS