Minneapolis Office at Robins, Kaplan, Miller, & Ciresi L.L.P., a National Law Firm

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Phone: 612.349.8500

Fax: 612.339.4181

2800 LaSalle Plaza
800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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In 1938, the firm began as a two-attorney firm named Robins & Davis located in Minneapolis. Today we have over 600 people located in six cities. Minneapolis is home to the largest Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. office and about half of the firm's attorneys.

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Managing Partner: Steven A. Schumeister

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Meet our Minneapolis Attorneys

Areas of Practice

Antitrust and Trade RegulationOur Antitrust lawyers bring to bear on antitrust issues sophisticated analysis and we are constantly focused on innovative approaches - knowing our clients depend on us to serve their best interests.

Business LitigationThe Business Litigation attorneys effectively meld trial strategy with business savvy to achieve the result that best serves our client's interests. And, we are proven, experienced trial attorneys in “bet the farm, bet the company” litigation – we have the results to back it up.

Complex Class Action DefenseOur lawyers have substantial experience defending corporations in complex, national class actions.

Creditor Representation - InsolvencyOur Bankruptcy lawyers understand that issues involving financially distressed businesses can be especially difficult for clients, often leading them into uncharted seas that require specialized legal advice and judgment. We possess the broad range of experience necessary to help you navigate those troubled waters.

Distributorships and Dealerships / FranchisingMany industries market their products through systems of distributors, dealers, licensees, franchises, or some combination of these. Our firm's Business Litigation attorneys have substantial experience with these systems in court and arbitration.

Financial LitigationOur Financial Litigation lawyers have represented many different entities in financial services litigation matters in federal and state courts, and in NASD arbitrations.

Health Care LitigationOur Health Care lawyers represent large health insurers, including Blue Cross plans, employers and individuals in nationwide litigation.

InsuranceThe Insurance Practice Group has represented our insurance clients in many of the largest insurance coverage and recovery claims in the world.

Intellectual Property Litigation and LicensingAttorneys in the Intellectual Property Litigation Group have years of intellectual property litigation experience and many also have experience in litigating a wide range of other commercial and business disputes.

Project Finance and Real Estate DevelopmentOur Project Finance and Commercial Real Estate attorneys handle all aspects of sophisticated commercial real estate projects and transactions on the local, regional and national levels.

Mass TortLitigating mass claims arising from single events and multiple-events occurring over time, such as cases involving defective drugs or medical devices.

Personal InjuryOur personal injury lawyers represent individuals and their families who are injured or killed by the negligence of individuals, product manufacturers, and health care providers.

Corporate Governance and Special SituationsOur Corporate Governance attorneys focus on special matters that arise in the corporate and business environment where highly developed and senior level skills from multiple disciplines are required to immediately and skillfully address the unique needs of a business client.

White Collar Crime and Government InvestigationsOur attorneys have played major roles in substantial civil and white collar criminal matters, including representation of institutional, individual, and corporate litigants before grand juries throughout the United States, and in agency and administrative proceedings.

Corporate Finance and SecuritiesOur Corporate Finance and Securities lawyers regularly handle sophisticated finance and securities transactions for private and public companies.

Estate Planning, Trust and Succession Planning and AdministrationOur firm's Estate Planning, Trust and Succession Planning and Administration attorneys work with individuals and organizations in all aspects of estate administration, both basic and complex.

Mergers and AcquisitionsOur Mergers and Acquisitions lawyers help clients buy and sell businesses in the U.S. and around the world. We pride ourselves on finding creative solutions that get the deal done.

In the News

WinningThe National Law Journal recently named Ronald J. Schutz to its annual list of the Top 10 Winning Litigators in the United States. Ron got on the list by reminding jurors to follow his mom's advice.

Firm's Partner, Ronald J. Schutz, Named a Top 10 Winning Attorney by National Law JournalRonald J. Schutz, a partner in the Minneapolis office of the national law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P., has been named a “Top 10 Winning Attorney” by The National Law Journal.

For Lawyers, the Fight for 35W Bridge Victims is PersonalTwenty Minnesota firms agree to represent 35W bridge survivors and families of dead at no charge.

Victims' Fund Won't End I-35W Bridge LitigationThe recently passed bill creating an I-35W bridge victims' compensation fund should resolve the question of the state's potential liability to victims of the bridge collapse, but won't end bridge-related litigation against third parties.

Kimberly G. Miller - Up and Coming AttorneyMinnesota Lawyer has recently named Kimberly Miller as an "Up & Coming Attorney for 2008."

Articles

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data Spawn Lawsuits By Minorities and CitiesLawsuits claiming that minorities have been the recipients of a disproportionate share of subprime mortgages have been fueled by recent data that mortgage bankers made public. This trend is likely to continue, as the lending practices of other banks and lending institutions are scrutinized, and other municipalities attempt to recoup the loss of tax revenue and other costs association with the growing number of foreclosures.

Supreme Court Recognizes Hospitals Must Protect Patients From Incompetent Doctors - Now What?In Larson v. Wasemiller, 738 N.W.2d 300 (Minn. 2007), the Minnesota Supreme Court recognized a new theory of recovery in medical negligence cases—a common law cause of action for negligent credentialing.

Much Ado about Nothing?The quarrel over predominance in issue certification - a recent decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reinvigorated debate over issue, or partial, class actions in federal courts.

The Admissibility of Subsequent Revisions to Policy Language As Extrinsic Evidence for the Interpretation of a Prior Policy Under Federal Law: Is It Okay to Change?Insurance policies change over time. Are such changes admissible evidence in coverage litigation when proffered prove the scope and meaning of prior policies?

Q&A With Robins Kaplan's K. Craig WildfangU.S. enforcement agencies should rely more heavily on private litigation to complement their efforts, says Robins Kaplan's K. Craig Wildfang in our series of chats with high profile antitrust lawyers.

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