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As one of the oldest law firms in Minnesota, Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC has made significant contributions in all areas of the law. Our history and reputation speak well for us, but we do not rest on these laurels. We rely heavily on the experience and expertise of our attorneys, every hour, every day, and they are proud to meet the challenge. Many of our partners hold distinguished backgrounds as arbitrators, judges' clerks and local government officials. Many have given decades of loyalty and accomplishment to the firm. All are dedicated to their profession, committed to success, excellence and integrity, and guided by the right mix of experience, knowledge and ingenuity. This is what has made us good and continues to make us different.

Statement of Practice

Alernative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust and Class Action Litigation, Appellate Law, Banking and Financial Institutions, Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights, Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation, Corporate Finance, Employee Benefits and Executive, Compensation, Estates and Trust, Family Law, Franchising and Distribution, Health Care Law, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment Law, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mining, Energy and Regulated Industries, Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Organizations, Personal Injury and Insurance Litigation, and Tax.

Firm Affiliations

LEXWORK INTERNATIONAL: Member: Lexwork International, www.Lexwork.net (Member firms of Lexwork International practice independently and not in a relationship for the joint practice of law).

Representative Clients:

A list of representative clients will be furnished upon request.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard

Address

1400 AT&T Tower
901 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2859, (Hennepin Co.)

Phone

Phone: 612-305-1400
Fax: 612-305-1414

Website

http://www.mcmlaw.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

MEMBERS OF FIRM

Robert W. Due (Member) born Bloomington, Indiana, November 17, 1956; admitted to bar, 1981, Minnesota; 1983, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1999, New York. Education: Carleton College (B.A., magna cum laude, with distinction in English, 1978); University of Minnesota (J.D., cum laude, 1981). Phi Beta Kappa. Author: "Post-Decree Modification of Child Support in Minnesota: A Critical Review," 9 Hamline L. Rev. 499, 1986. Member, Minnesota Supreme Court Roster of Certified Mediators. Member: Minnesota State Bar Association (Member, Section on: Family Law); American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Reported Cases: Antone v. Antone, 645 N.W.2d 96 (Minn. 2002); McKee-Johnson v. Johnson, 444 N.W.2d 259 (Minn. 1989). Practice Areas: Family Law; Mediation; Entertainment Law; Shareholder and Partnership Disputes.Email: Robert W. Due

Lawrence R. Commers (Member) admitted to bar, 1965, Minnesota; U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: St. John's University; University of Minnesota (B.A., 1958); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1965). Arbitrator, AAA and NASD. Voted "Super Lawyer" by peers and listed in Minnesota Law & Politics and The Best Lawyers in America. Listed as Leading American Attorney by American Research Corp. and in The National Registry of Who's Who. Voted by peers as one of the best 101 Franchise Times' Legal Eagles representing the franchise industry. (Civil Trial Specialist Certified by the Civil Litigation Section, Minnesota State Bar Association) (Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy). Reported Cases: Rocco Altobelli, Inc. v. State Dept. of Commerce, 524 N.W.2d 30, (Minn.App. Nov. 22, 1994); Matter of Zuckerman, 477 N.W.2d 523, (Minn.App. Nov. 19, 1991); Dunes Hospitality, L.L.C. v. Country Kitchen Intern, Inc., 623 N.W.2d 484, (S.D. Mar. 21, 2001); Sterling Vision DKM, Inc. v. Gordon, 976 F. Supp. 1194 (E.D.Wis. Sept. 02, 1997); Jensen v. Taco John's Intern, Inc., 110 F.3d 525, (8th Cir. (Minn.) Apr 04, 1997); Commercial Property Investments, Inc. v. Quality Inns Inter. 61 F.3d 639, (8th Cir. (Minn) Jul 31, 1995); Croyden Associates v. Alleco, Inc., 969 F.2d 675, (8th Cir. (Minn.) Jul 13, 1992); Miller v. Miller, 469 N.W. 2d 483, (Minn.App. May 07, 1991). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Franchise Litigation; Securities Litigation.Email: Lawrence R. Commers

Leslie H. Novak (Member) admitted to bar, 1970, Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Minnesota (B.S.B., with high distinction, 1966; J.D., cum laude, 1969). Co-author: "Contract Law in Minnesota," Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, 1993. Listed in: Leading American Attorneys; Who's Who in American Law. Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Partnership Law; Business Law; Corporate Finance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Planning; Real Estate Law; Estate Planning.Email: Leslie H. Novak

Timothy D. Moratzka (Member) admitted to bar, 1971, Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin; 1981, U.S. Tax Court; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: Augustana College (B.S., 1966); University of Tennessee (J.D., 1969). U.S. Trustee Panel, 1971—. Author: Norton's Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law. Contributing Editor, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. Practice Areas: Banking; Financial Institutions; Bankruptcy; Commercial Litigation; Creditor Remedies; Foreclosures; Consumer Finance Litigation; Insolvency Taxation; Commercial Law.Email: Timothy D. Moratzka

Denis E. Grande (Member) admitted to bar, 1972, Minnesota; 1973, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: Princeton University (A.B., 1969); University of Minnesota (J.D., 1972). Listed in Leading Minnesota Attorneys. Listed in Leading American Attorneys. Listed as a "Super Lawyer" in Minnesota Law & Politics. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Civil Litigation; Shareholder Litigation; Family Law; Personal Injury.Email: Denis E. Grande

Martin V. Aydelott (Member) admitted to bar, 1973, Minnesota. Education: The Taft School; University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1967); Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1973). [Lt., U.S. Navy, 1968-1971]. Practice Areas: Employee Benefit Law; Probate Law; Estate Planning Law; Fiduciary Law; Estate Taxation Law.Email: Martin V. Aydelott

Shane H. Anderson (Member) admitted to bar, 1973, Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1986, Minnesota, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: Purdue University (A.B., 1963); DePaul University (J.D., 1973). Member: Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation; Appellate Practice.Email: Shane H. Anderson

Glenn R. Drury (Member) admitted to bar, 1974, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1986, Minnesota; 1987, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1992, U.S. Tax Court. Education: Wheaton College (A.B., 1967); Northwestern University (J.D., cum laude, 1974). Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2006. Practice Areas: Employee Benefits Law; ERISA; Executive Compensation.Email: Glenn R. Drury

Robert S. Lee (Member) admitted to bar, 1975, Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit. Education: Princeton University (A.B., 1972); Rutgers University (J.D., summa cum laude, 1975). Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1991-2008. Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Transportation Law; Energy and Public Utility Law; Mining Law.Email: Robert S. Lee

Allen E. Christy, Jr. (Member) admitted to bar, 1977, Minnesota; 1978, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1990, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology (B.A., Mathematics, 1973); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1977). Associate Editor, William Mitchell Law Review, 1975-1977. Listed in Leading American Attorneys. Member: American Arbitration Association (Member, Panel of Arbitrators). Practice Areas: Real Estate; Mortgage Foreclosure; Corporate Law; Construction Law; Commercial Real Estate Lending.Email: Allen E. Christy, Jr.

Timothy J. Grande (Member) admitted to bar, 1983, Minnesota; 1987, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Education: Yale University (B.A., 1978); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1983). Practice Areas: Real Estate; Real Estate Title Insurance; Construction Law; Real Estate Litigation; Construction Litigation.Email: Timothy J. Grande

William J. O'Brien (Member) admitted to bar, 1987, Minnesota; 1988, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Education: University of Minnesota (B.S., 1984); Hamline University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1987). Certified Public Accountant, Minnesota, 1984 (Inactive). Practice Areas: Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law; Tax Law; Estate Law; Probate Law; Real Estate Development; Business Succession Planning.Email: William J. O'Brien

Tim A. Staum (Member) admitted to bar, 1988, Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Education: University of South Dakota (B.S., 1982); University of Minnesota (J.D., cum laude, 1987). Member: Hennepin County (Member, Sections on Civil Litigation and Family Law); Ramsey County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Reported Cases: Team Tires Plus, Ltd. v. Mark Heartlcin, et al., Business Franchise Guide 12,820 and 12,821 (D. Minn. March 17, 2004 and April 19, 2004); Dunes Hospitality, LLC v. Country Kitchen Int'l, Inc., 623 N.W.2d 484 (S.D. 2001); Lewis v. Lewis, Minn. Ct. App. Nos. C2-00-327 and C3-00-353 (Dec. 5, 2000); Meg-La, Inc., et al. v. Uniforms for America, et al., Business Franchise Guide 11,910 (Hennepin County Ct. July 28, 2000). Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Franchise Litigation; Family Law.Email: Tim A. Staum

Frederick W. "Rick" Vogt (Member) admitted to bar, 1995, Minnesota; 1997, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits. Education: University of Minnesota (B.A., summa cum laude, 1992; J.D., 1995). Phi Beta Kappa. Member: Hennepin County, Minnesota State (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Labor and Employment) and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Labor and Employment) Bar Associations. Languages: German. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Commercial Litigation.Email: Frederick W. "Rick" Vogt

Kelley R. Lorix (Member) admitted to bar, 1982, Minnesota; 1983, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Education: College of William & Mary (B.A., 1979); Hamline University (J.D., 1982). Qualified Mediator for Arbitration and Mediation. Associate and Primary Editor, 1980-1982, Hamline Law Review. Member: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Board of Examiners National Board of Trial Advocacy. Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. (Civil Trial Specialist Certified by the Civil Litigation Section, Minnesota State Bar Association). Practice Areas: General Civil Litigation; Family Law; Business Litigation; Personal Injury; Medical Malpractice.Email: Kelley R. Lorix

Holly J. Newman (Member) admitted to bar, 1996, Minnesota, U.S. District Court, District Court of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 2005, Wisconsin. Education: University of Minnesota, Morris (B.A., 1992); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1995). Member: Ramsey County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association; Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association; Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers; American Institute of Architects (affiliate). Reported Cases: Rottlund Homes v. Pinnacle Corp. et.al 01-CV-1980 (DSD/SRN). Practice Areas: Construction Litigation; Civil Litigation; Contracts; Insurance; Professional Liability; Surety Law.Email: Holly J. Newman

Jon M. Tynjala (Member) admitted to bar, 1995, Minnesota. Education: College of St. Thomas (B.A., magna cum laude, 1989); University of Minnesota (J.D., cum laude, 1995). Practice Areas: Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Law; Estate Planning; Tax Law.Email: Jon M. Tynjala

Stacy A. Woods (Member) born Council Bluffs, Iowa, July 27, 1970; admitted to bar, 1995, Minnesota; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Education: University of Iowa (B.A., 1992); University of Minnesota (J.D., 1995). Omicron Delta Kappa. Supervising Attorney, Kommerstad Center for Business Law and Entrepreneurship, University of Minnesota Law School, 2004—. Member: Hennepin County (Vice Chairperson, Real Property Section, 2007-2008) and Minnesota State (Member, Real Estate Section, 2003—) Bar Associations; Minnesota Women Lawyers; Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (Board Member, 2008). (Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Specialist in Real Property Law). Practice Areas: Real Estate Transactions; Real Estate Litigation; Corporate Law.Email: Stacy A. Woods

Matthew A. Anderson (Member) born St. Louis Park, Minnesota, October 22, 1972; admitted to bar, 1998, Minnesota; 2000, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Education: University of Minnesota (B.A., summa cum laude, 1995; J.D., cum laude, 1998). Phi Kappa Phi. Resident Insurance Producer, 2006—; Formerly with Babcock, Neilson, Mannella, LaFleur & Klint, P.L.L.P. and Menard, Inc. Member: Hennepin County (Member, Sections on: Real Property; Planning Committee, 2007), Anoka County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Reported Cases: Diamond A. Farm v. Roggenkamp, 2004 WL 2283457 (Minn. App. October 12, 2004); Krekelberg v. Okrend, 2006 WL 3593197 (Minn. App. December 12, 2006); Com Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Thondikvlam, 739 NW2d 725 (Minn. App. 2007). Languages: Swedish. Practice Areas: Real Estate Litigation(80%); Real Estate(20%).Email: Matthew A. Anderson

Patrick C. Summers (Member) admitted to bar, 1998, Minnesota. Education: University of Minnesota (B.A., magna cum laude, 1995; J.D., cum laude, 1998). Phi Beta Kappa. Member: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Bankruptcy; Creditors Remedies; Real Estate Litigation.Email: Patrick C. Summers

Thomas B. Henke (Member) born 1975; admitted to bar, 2001, Minnesota. Education: Carleton College (B.A., cum laude, 1998); Georgetown University (J.D., 2001).Email: Thomas B. Henke

ASSOCIATES

Joshua R. Crousey (Associate) born Latrobe, Pennsylvania; admitted to bar, 2007, Minnesota. Education: Grove City College (B.S., Computer Information Systems, 2004); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 2007). Member, University of Pittsburgh Tax Review. Member: Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Litigation(70%); Family Law(30%).Email: Joshua R. Crousey

Andrew P. Moratzka (Associate) admitted to bar, 2002, Minnesota. Education: St. Olaf College (B.A., 1999); Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 2002). Editor, Minnesota Bankruptcy Bulletin, 2004-2007. Notes and Trends Author, Contributing Editor, ABI Journal, 2008—. Member: Ramsey County, Hennepin County (Member, Section on Bankruptcy) and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Reported Cases: Moratzka v. Morris, et al. (In re Senior Cottages of America, LLC) 482 F. 3d 997 (8th Cir. 2007). Practice Areas: Banking; Financial Institutions Law; Bankruptcy; Creditor's Rights; Commercial Litigation; Energy; Mining, Utilities, Regulatory.Email: Andrew P. Moratzka

Mychal A. Bruggeman (Associate) born St. Cloud, Minnesota; admitted to bar, 2005, Minnesota. Education: University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (B.A., summa cum laude, 2001); University of Minnesota (J.D., magna cum laude, 2005). Member: Hennepin County, Minnesota State Bar and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Creditor's Rights; Bankruptcy; Real Estate Litigation; Banking; Financial Institutions; Tax Litigation.Email: Mychal A. Bruggeman

Marilyn J. Rosberg (Associate) admitted to bar, 2001, Minnesota; 2005, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Education: North Dakota State University (B.Arch., 1980); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2001). Law Clerk to the Hon. Patricia Kerr Karasov. Registered Architect, Minnesota, 1986. Member, American Institute of Architects, 1986—. Member, Minnesota ADR Neutrals Roster, 2004—. Member: Minnesota State and American (Member, Construction Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Construction Law; Construction Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Patrick B. Steinhoff (Associate) born LaCrosse, Wisconsin, October 22, 1974; admitted to bar, 2004, Minnesota. Education: United States Military Academy (B.S., 1997); University of Minnesota (J.D., 2004). Practice Areas: Land Use Litigation; Eminent Domain; Landlord and Tenant Law; Real Estate Litigation; Construction Defects; Real Estate Title.Email: Patrick B. Steinhoff

OF COUNSEL

Winston E. Munson (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1954, Minnesota. Education: University of Minnesota (B.B.A., with distinction, 1951; J.D., 1954). Order of the Coif. Practice Areas: Corporate Law; Business Law; Business Planning Law; Financing Law; Taxation Law.

Stephen P. Kelley (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1979, Minnesota and New York. Education: Williams College (B.A., cum laude, 1975); Columbia University (J.D., 1978). State Senator, 1997—. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Securities Regulation Law.Email: Stephen P. Kelley

Linda C. Schwartz (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1978, Florida; 1980, Minnesota and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota; 1983, U.S. Tax Court. Education: Cornell University; Grinnell College; University of Minnesota (B.A.); University of Florida (J.D., with honors, 1978; LL.M. in Taxation, 1980). Member: Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Employee Benefits; ERISA; Executive Compensation.Email: Linda C. Schwartz