General Information

Year founded: 1882
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Overview

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Bassford Remele is in the business of meeting legal challenges. Our lawyers practice solely in civil disputes, and with nearly 50 lawyers, Bassford Remele matches the firepower of the largest litigation groups in our region.

Bassford Remele lawyers have a depth of experience in various industry areas including agribusiness, health care, and technology, as well as many others, and have built strong relationships with business leaders across all sectors. Our focused experience in and understanding of business trends and client needs, partnered with our litigation muscle, brings valuable insight to resolving the most complex legal challenges.

Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. When businesses seek solutions to their legal challenges—from the conference room to the courtroom—they seek Bassford Remele.

Rankings

Bassford Remele is nationally ranked in 2 practice areas and metro ranked in 16 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Appellate Practice
Tier 3 for Litigation - ERISA

Metro Rankings

Minneapolis
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management

About Our Clients

The firm's litigation practice includes Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, healthcare providers, professional organizations, non-profits, businesses of all sizes, and individuals.

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Mr. Dahlmeier is considered one of the best attorneys Nationwide insurance retains to handle our product liability cases. He has an exceptional knowledge of the law. He exhibits passion for the job and compassion for clients. He has excellent communication skills and knows how to persevere through challenging cases. He provides excellent results for our company.
Rachel Brownell – Nationwide Agribusiness
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Few firms in the Twin Cities can match Bassford Remele's expertise in the practice of medical malpractice defense. When I need guidance on a clinical risk issue, whether pre-suit or when litigation has commenced, I am confident that when I reach out to the Bassford attorneys I will get solid, practical advice to assist in my management of the matter. I view Bassford Remele's medical malpractice team as a trusted partner on which our in-house team can always rely.
Paula Montgomery – Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Appellate Practice
Tier 3 for Litigation - ERISA

Metro Rankings

Minneapolis
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Mediation
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 2 for Health Care Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - ERISA

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mediation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Main Location

Minneapolis, MN
Fifth Street Towers
100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1254
United States
612-333-3000 Call our Minneapolis, MN location at 612-333-3000 Get Directions Get directions to our Minneapolis, MN location

Management and Personnel

Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey R. Mulder
Chief Executive Officer
Mark R. Whitmore
Chief Operating Officer/Managing Partner
Kelly A. Putney

Contacts

Legal Malpractice and Ethics
Aram V. Desteian
Trust and Estates Litigation
Steven M. Sitek
Professional Liability, Health Care and Legal Malpractice
Kelly A. Putney
Products Liability and Agribusiness
David M. Dahlmeier
Trust and Estates Litigation
Casey D. Marshall
Intellectual Property Litigation
Kevin P. Hickey
Real Estate and Insurance Coverage
Jeffrey R. Mulder
Health Care
Mark R. Whitmore
Commercial Litigation
Christopher R. Morris
Employment Litigation and Advice
Daniel R. Olson
Consumer Law Defense
Patrick D. Newman
Consumer Law Defense
Jessica L. Klander
Construction and Insurance Coverage
Janine M. Loetscher
Construction
Kyle S. Willems
Employment Litigation and Advice
Danielle W. Fitzsimmons
Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditors' Remedies
Jeffrey D. Klobucar
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