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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 organisations 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

  • Dorsey & Whitney represented Restaurant Technologies in a breach-of-contract claim against a former employee and their new business venture.

Strengths

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Dorsey has breadth of knowledge and experience in litigation matters, and uses that knowledge to counsel clients to act responsibly, efficiently and fairly.

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They are strong attorneys with national reach who provide innovative solutions and strategies, and they are quick to respond and provide updates.

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Dorsey & Whitney provides a strategic, thoughtful approach to litigation, with excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.

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Whatever question or need we call to inquire about, Dorsey is able to provide appropriate referrals to competent subject matter experts and attorneys.

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Notable Practitioners

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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.

His experience and skill in communicating with others is very evident. He is a consummate professional and knows how to get to the heart of the matter in a calm and thoughtful manner.

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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.

Edward has taken the time to truly understand our business and our needs.

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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 smart, engaging, intuitive, friendly, experienced and just plain enjoyable to work with. She helps us spot the issues, asks great questions and works quickly and effectively.

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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.

James is an outstanding trial lawyer.

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

Theresa is a terrific lawyer; she is smart and a great advocate. She's been efficient at resolving matters and is a delight to work with.

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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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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial
James Langdon
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James Langdon
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Theresa Bevilacqua
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Theresa Bevilacqua
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Michelle Grant
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Michelle Grant
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
John Marti
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John Marti
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Edward Magarian
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Edward Magarian
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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