Welcome to the MSBA Appellate Practice Section

This section focuses on legal and policy issues related to both state and federal appellate practice. The section provides opportunities for continuing legal education on the latest developments in appellate matters. It provides a forum for attorneys who handle an occasional appeal as well as for attorneys whose practice is concentrated in appellate practice.

2009-10 Section Officers

Chair:
Stephen F. Buterin
Coleman Hull & Van Vliet, Minneapolis
952-841-0001

Vice-Chair:
Charles F. Webber
Faegre & Benson LLP, Minneapolis
612-766-7000

Secretary/Treasurer:
Robin Wolpert
Greene Espel PLLP, Minneapolis
612-373-0830

Past Chair:
Sherri D. Hawley
Minneapolis
612-247-6505

MSBA Liaison:
Ashley Hacker
(612) 278-6305

2009-2010 Council Members

John M. Baker
Greene Espel PLLP, Minneapolis

Louise A. Behrendt, Esq.
Stich, Angell, Kreidler & Dodge, P.A.

Honorable Louise Dovre Bjorkman
Minnesota Court of Appeals, Saint Paul

Diane Bratvold
Briggs & Morgan PA, Minneapolis

Karen R. Cole
Saint Paul, MN

Peter Gray
Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson PA

Erik Hansen
Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC, Eden Prairie

William M. Hart
Meagher & Geer PLLP, Minneapolis

Kay N. Hunt
Lommen Abdo Cole King & Stageberg PA

Andrea E. Reisbord
Cousineau McGuire & Anderson Chrtd, Minneapolis

Karl E. Robinson
Winthrop & Weinstine PA, Minneapolis

Honorable Kevin G. Ross
Minnesota Court of Appeals, Saint Paul

Jonathan P. Schmidt
Briggs and Morgan PA, Minneapolis

James S. Simonson
Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett PA, Minneapolis

Paula D. Vraa
Larson King LLP, Saint Paul

Kenneth R. White
Law Office of Kenneth R. White, Mankato

Honorable Bruce D. Willis
Plymouth, MN

Be sure to visit the Appellate Practice File on practicelaw.org.

- Last Updated 09/28/09 -