Brian represents high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, trust companies, professional fiduciaries, for-profit and nonprofit organizations and other beneficiaries in disputes involving estates, trusts and other testamentary instruments. He also addresses disputes concerning guardianships, conservatorships and the rights of vulnerable adults across the upper Midwest and beyond. Licensed to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, Brian advocates for clients in matters involving estate taxes, ensuring their interests are protected in disputes with state and federal regulators.
Brian is often engaged in helping resolve estate conflicts among owners of closely held and family-owned businesses and in complex business and shareholder disputes. He frequently advises clients on corporate governance, business succession, minority shareholder rights and the appropriate use of corporate funds. With extensive experience in prosecuting and defending cases involving claims of fraud, embezzlement, unfair competition and breach of fiduciary duty, Brian serves a diverse audience across various industries, including:
- Agribusiness
- Financial services
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Real estate
- Restaurant, food and beverage
- Technology
In the administrative and regulatory space, Brian assists clients in conducting internal investigations and responding to those initiated by government agencies and whistleblowers. He defends clients facing government enforcement and licensing actions and helps them develop and implement robust compliance programs. Brian also has extensive knowledge of state and federal campaign finance laws and is frequently sought out to advise nonprofit advocacy organizations on compliance matters.
Before joining the firm, Brian served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where he prosecuted cases involving consumer protection, financial services, healthcare and antitrust laws. He represents the firm on the boards of Twin Cities Diversity in Practice and the Wanton Injustice Legal Detail. He is also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Probate, Trusts and Estates Section and actively participates in its Litigation and Diversity and Inclusion Committees.