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Litigation: General Commercial

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  • Trial Lawyers. Dorsey is known as a litigation powerhouse in Minnesota. Unlike many of Dorsey’s competitors, our litigators mainly practice in federal courts, most often for Fortune 500 companies in high stakes cases. But we are not only litigators, we are trial lawyers. 
  • Shareholder derivative litigation. Dorsey handles the biggest and most notable shareholder derivative lawsuits in Minnesota. Whether the case arises out of a planned M&A transaction (e.g., we represent St. Jude Medical in its acquisition by Abbott Labs) or allegations of fraud or fiduciary breaches (Medtronic Infuse lawsuit ), our lawyers are often called upon to help large public companies deal with disputes with shareholders. With over 15 of the Fortune 500 based in Minnesota, this particular part of our practice is a robust one. 
  • Healthcare. Our group is particularly known for our work in the health care industry.   
  • Appellate work. Dorsey’s Minnesota trial group is also known for its appellate work around the country.  Dorsey’s litigators are also often hired to handle appeals after other firms lose at trial. 
  • Banking. Finally, we are known for our exceptional results in financial services and banking litigation. Our clients like U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise Financial, and Thrivent Financial rely on our group for disputes of all types.

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What the Team is Known For

Dorsey & Whitney has a market-leading practice with an enviable client following, frequently representing eminent healthcare organizations and other major corporate clients in significant litigation and arbitration matters. It possesses wide-ranging business litigation expertise, covering everything from business torts to breach of contract disputes, class actions, IP and securities litigation. The firm is noted for its capabilities in shareholder derivative lawsuits arising either from M&A or allegations of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. It is also adept at handling complex white-collar criminal cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Dorsey & Whitney successfully defended Nissan North America following claims brought by a Nissan dealer alleging contract and state statute violations following the development of a new dealership facility.

Strengths

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"It's an excellent litigation team, with a high level of service and responsiveness."

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"They are not only experts on the subject matter, but very good on the way they think through it and communicate."

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"They are extremely competent, diligent and responsive."

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"They are exceptional and very sensitive to my needs."

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"They're excellent strategists and lawyers, with deep subject matter expertise."

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward Magarian
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Edward Magarian
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Edward Magarian is highly experienced at defending clients against allegations of white-collar criminal activity. He also has success prosecuting and defending claims of misappropriation of assets and the theft of trade secrets.

"Ed is terrific. He's always well prepared, thorough, and caring."

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John Marti
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John Marti
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John Marti's extensive practice includes success in jury trials relating to complex regulatory violations and white-collar crime. His clients include entities in the healthcare sector.

"He's a great lawyer, we love to work with John."

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Beth Forsythe
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Beth Forsythe
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Beth Forsythe is a highly experienced white-collar criminal defense attorney who offers wide-ranging expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.

"Beth is a great lawyer with great business sense."

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RJ Zayed
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RJ Zayed
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RJ Zayed regularly acts as lead trial counsel, defending against allegations of trade secret misappropriation, public corruption and environmental violations.

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James Langdon
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James Langdon
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James Langdon offers extensive experience representing publicly traded and privately held companies. He litigates before the federal and state courts.

"Jim always adds insightful comments and is dedicated to his clients."

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Michelle Grant
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Michelle Grant
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Michelle Grant gains plaudits for her wide litigation practice. She often works in healthcare-related matters and litigation involving allegations of fraud.

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Theresa Bevilacqua
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Theresa Bevilacqua
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Theresa Bevilacqua represents energy companies, hospitals as well as foreign governments in litigation and international arbitrations.

"Theresa is knowledgeable, sensitive, strategic and intuitive."

"Theresa is highly knowledgeable in complex litigation."

"She is a smart and tough litigator."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial
James Langdon
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James Langdon
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Michelle Grant
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Michelle Grant
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Theresa Bevilacqua
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Theresa Bevilacqua
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Edward Magarian
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Edward Magarian
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John Marti
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John Marti
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Beth Forsythe
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Beth Forsythe
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RJ Zayed
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RJ Zayed
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Clients

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Ameriprise Financial

Cirrus INdustries

Ecolab, Inc.

Honeywell International

Mayo Clinic

Robinson Outdoor Products

St. Jude Medical

Thrivent Financial for Luterhines

U.S. Bank, N.A.

UnitedHealth Group