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Year founded:
1892
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Overview
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Collaborative, Results-Driven Counsel
Moss & Barnett provides a full range of legal services to businesses and individuals, with a proven track record of achieving superior results. We believe that every client deserves personalized attention, full accountability, and the depth and breadth of expertise that only a full-service firm can provide. With offices located in downtown Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota, Moss & Barnett includes more than 100 legal professionals working together to achieve our clients’ objectives by serving as both advisors and advocates.
Proven Expertise
Established more than a century ago, our firm has helped shape the legal landscape in Minnesota, while building thriving and diverse national practices. We attract attorneys with a broad spectrum of recognized expertise who focus on providing clients superior legal advice and creative solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs. Our counsel has proven to be of indispensable value when measured by the most important standard – the success of our clients.
Our Approach
Our team works closely with our clients to create solutions that achieve their objectives and promote efficiency and profitability. We listen and strive to understand each client’s business and personal needs, and then we assemble the right team and work aggressively to offer practical business and litigation strategies to minimize risk, maximize success, and provide effective solutions.
Our Services
For Businesses
- Business law (including Closely held businesses, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities, Technology)
- Communications
- Construction Law
- Employment Law
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Financial Services
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Finance
For Individuals
- Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation
- Family Law
Make a sound business decision today. Learn more about how Moss & Barnett can protect your business, defend your interests, and strengthen your competitive position.
Firm News
September 10, 2024
Minnesota Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Family Law
August 15, 2024
Moss & Barnett Congratulates Our Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2025
August 13, 2024
Brave New World: Spousal Maintenance Laws Revised
July 29, 2024
Select Bids Fairly, or Bid Farewell
June 13, 2024
Alert: Inquiries into Pay History Prohibited
June 4, 2024
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Spring/Summer 2024 edition)
May 29, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act: Where are we now?
May 21, 2024
Attorney Ryan P. Barlow Joins Moss & Barnett
April 3, 2024
Attorney Issa K. Moe Rejoins Moss & Barnett
March 20, 2024
The Times and Crimes of Consumer Fraud: FCRA Best Practices for Identity Theft Claims
February 29, 2024
Attention Businesses: FinCEN Wants Your Information
February 27, 2024
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Fall 2023/Winter 2024 edition)
February 19, 2024
Lynn M. Mattson Joins Moss & Barnett as New Executive Director
February 13, 2024
Litigation Attorney Austin J. Malinowski Joins Moss & Barnett
January 25, 2024
Brian T. Grogan Re-elected and Brian J. Schoenborn Elected to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
January 10, 2024
Aylix K. Jensen Elected a Shareholder of Moss & Barnett
December 21, 2023
Minnesota Lawyer "Breaking the Ice": Elder law honor humbles, motivates attorney Mary Frances Price
December 11, 2023
Deadline for Minnesota Employers to Begin Providing Earned Sick and Safe Time to their Minnesota Employees is January 1, 2024
December 4, 2023
Planning for the Worst: Who Needs a Practice Continuation Agreement?
December 4, 2023
Estate Planning for the Cohabiting Couple
November 30, 2023
Moss & Barnett Elder Law Lawyer Mary Frances Price Recognized with The Mary Alice Gooderl Award
November 21, 2023
Bankruptcy Attorney Randall L. Seaver Joins Moss & Barnett
November 5, 2023
Attorney Rainey C. Muth Joins Moss & Barnett
October 17, 2023
Minnesota bans new employee covenants not to compete: What has changed and the implications for employers
October 11, 2023
Attorney Charles E. Jones Rejoins Moss & Barnett
October 3, 2023
Bankruptcy Attorney Matthew R. Burton Joins Moss & Barnett
September 27, 2023
Moss & Barnett Family Law Lawyer Debra M. Bulluck Named the Recipient of the Violence Free Minnesota Alice O. Lynch Inspire Award for 2023
September 20, 2023
"Sick and Safe Leave" Policies on the Rise at City and State Levels
August 16, 2023
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Spring/Summer 2023 edition)
July 24, 2023
Peter J. Kaiser and Taylor D. Sztainer Appointed Adjunct Directors to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
March 21, 2023
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Winter 2023 edition)
February 27, 2023
Timothy L. Gustin and Christopher D. Stall Elected to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
February 21, 2023
Moss & Barnett Announces New Shareholders: Michael T. Etmund, Chelsy M. Jantsch, Mary Frances Price, and Jeffrey A. Wieland
December 20, 2022
Estate Plan Implications in Divorce (This article originally appeared in Best Lawyers: The Family Law Issue 2023. Republished with permission of the publisher.)
December 15, 2022
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Fall 2022 edition)
November 30, 2022
Attorney Naomi M. Michel Joins Moss & Barnett
November 29, 2022
You Got Served (with a Subpoena), Now What?
November 15, 2022
Updates to the Minnesota "Nursing Mother's Statute"
November 2, 2022
Attorney Jill L. Strodthoff Joins Moss & Barnett
October 31, 2022
The Safe Harbor: Debt Collection Law Update by Aylix Jensen (September/October 2022 edition)
October 18, 2022
Tales from the Crypt(o): Estate Planning for Cryptocurrency
October 10, 2022
In love and owning a business in Minnesota? You may need a prenup
September 8, 2022
There's No Place Like Home: Interest Rate Hikes and the Housing Market
August 15, 2022
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Summer 2022 edition)
July 13, 2022
All's Fair in Love and Bankruptcy
June 29, 2022
Contractual Notice Provisions: Why Timing Is Everything
June 22, 2022
Attorney Jessica M.S. Brigman Joins Moss & Barnett
June 14, 2022
Susan A. King and Caroline A. Simonson Appointed Adjunct Directors to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
May 31, 2022
Jana Aune Deach Awarded Professionalism Award by Hennepin County Bar Association Family Law Section
May 17, 2022
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Spring 2022 edition)
May 11, 2022
Attorney Madeleine F. Peake Joins Moss & Barnett
April 27, 2022
Attorney Leah E. DeGrazia Joins Moss & Barnett
March 10, 2022
The Correct Answers to Questions about the Limited Content Message and Model Validation Notice (The Debt Collection Drill Videocast)
February 14, 2022
Jodi L. Johnson Selected to Twin Cities Business Notable Women in Commercial Real Estate (2022)
February 8, 2022
Should You Fight, Settle, or Stay? Defeat Hunstein Lawsuits with Three Simple Arguments (The Debt Collection Drill Videocast)
February 1, 2022
M&B Cares − A Year in Review (2021)
February 1, 2022
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Winter 2022 edition)
January 19, 2022
Attorneys Justin S. Boschwitz and Sicheng Shen Join Moss & Barnett
December 20, 2021
Trouble at Home
September 1, 2021
Nathan M. Brandenburg Joins Moss & Barnett
August 25, 2021
Mary Frances Price Joins Moss & Barnett
May 26, 2021
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Spring 2021 edition)
May 26, 2021
Post-Pandemic Hybrid Work from Home: Is Comfort Worth the Risk? Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Considerations
May 26, 2021
The Lingering Effects of COVID in Construction
May 26, 2021
Be Aware of Unclaimed Property Rules
May 26, 2021
Minnesota Court Operations Update
May 18, 2021
Kelsey M. Scanlan Joins Moss & Barnett
February 25, 2021
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Winter 2021 edition)
February 25, 2021
Attorneys Brianna J. Blazek, Elise R. Radaj, and Brittany D. Yelle Join Moss & Barnett
February 25, 2021
Are Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations Worth a Shot?
February 25, 2021
To Arbitrate or Litigate?
February 4, 2021
Brian T. Grogan and James J. Vedder Re-elected to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
January 20, 2021
Moss & Barnett Announces New Shareholders
January 7, 2021
Megan J. Renslow Joins Moss & Barnett
December 16, 2020
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Fall 2020 edition)
November 10, 2020
Brian T. Grogan Selected to The Minnesota 500, The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Minnesota | 2020
October 26, 2020
Brian Schoenborn Recognized as Pro Bono All Star by the Minnesota State Bar Association
September 9, 2020
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Summer 2020 edition)
September 2, 2020
CCPA Compliance: What Your Company Needs to Know
September 2, 2020
Is the Future Uncertain for Non-Compete Agreements?
September 2, 2020
The Poison Pill in North Dakota's Mechanic's Lien Law
August 20, 2020
Fifteen Moss & Barnett Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List
August 18, 2020
April L. Will Joins Moss & Barnett
April 2, 2020
New Federal Small Business Loan Programs
April 1, 2020
Federal and Minnesota Individual Income Tax Due Dates
March 17, 2020
Moss & Barnett's Response to COVID-19
February 17, 2020
Kevin M. Busch and Timothy L. Gustin Re-elected to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
February 4, 2020
Aaron P. Minster Joins Moss & Barnett
December 26, 2019
Intellectual Property Lawyer Garrett M. Weber Joins Moss & Barnett
December 16, 2019
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Fall 2019)
November 18, 2019
Devlan Sheahan Joins Moss & Barnett
October 14, 2019
Moss & Barnett Communications Lawyer Shannon M. Heim Appointed to Governor’s Task Force on Broadband
September 19, 2019
Midwest Real Estate News Lists Moss & Barnett Among Top Law Firms for 2019
August 15, 2019
Kevin M. Busch Named "Best Lawyers" 2020 "Lawyer of the Year”
August 15, 2019
Moss & Barnett Congratulates Our Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” for 2020
August 5, 2019
Moss & Barnett Advocate (Summer 2019 edition)
June 12, 2019
Tax Lawyer Nathan J. Thompson Joins Moss & Barnett
May 13, 2019
Bryant D. Tchida Joins Moss & Barnett
April 18, 2019
Moss & Barnett Expands with Arrival of Craig A. Brandt, Peter J. Kaiser, and Jeffrey A. Wieland
March 13, 2019
Moss & Barnett Launches New Website
September 24, 2018
John Rossman Named One of the “Top Attorneys in Collections”
September 18, 2018
Midwest Real Estate News Lists Moss & Barnett Among Top Law Firms for 2018
September 10, 2018
Thomas J. Shroyer Named “Best Lawyers” 2019 Minneapolis “Lawyer of the Year”
August 28, 2018
Summer 2018 Moss & Barnett Firm Newsletter
August 15, 2018
Moss & Barnett Congratulates Its Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America©” for 2019
July 26, 2018
Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Finance Team Expands with Arrivals of Shannon E. Cook and William J. Straus
July 19, 2018
New Service Team Focuses on Construction Law
July 9, 2018
Moss & Barnett Opens St. Cloud Office
May 8, 2018
Aylix K. Jensen Joins Moss & Barnett
March 29, 2018
Moss & Barnett Winter/Spring 2018 Firm Newsletter
February 28, 2018
Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Finance Team Expands with Arrivals of Lindsay L. Case, Chelsy M. Jantsch, and John P. Kennedy
January 17, 2018
Attention Businesses with Online Sales
December 28, 2017
Tax Planning Alert -- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
December 22, 2017
Tax Planning Alert – Individual Tax Changes
December 22, 2017
Tax Planning Alert – Corporate Tax Changes
December 22, 2017
Tax Planning Alert – International Tax Changes
December 22, 2017
Tax Planning Alert – Pass through Business Tax Changes
December 22, 2017
Estate Tax Alert – Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
November 7, 2017
Erik L. Romsaas Joins Moss & Barnett
October 20, 2017
Michael T. Etmund Selected for a Second Term as ACA International New York Attorney State Chair
October 4, 2017
Thomas J. Shroyer Awarded Honorary Membership by MNCPA
September 12, 2017
Aaron A. Dean Named Fellow of Construction Lawyers Society of America
August 25, 2017
Minnesota Estate Tax Relief
August 25, 2017
Summer 2017 Moss & Barnett Firm Newsletter
May 23, 2017
Jodi L. Johnson Joins Moss & Barnett
April 11, 2017
Moss & Barnett Spring 2017 Firm Newsletter
April 10, 2017
Jeffrey S. Waldron Rejoins Moss & Barnett
April 5, 2017
Aaron A. Dean, Susan A. King, and Taylor D. Sztainer Elected Shareholders of Moss & Barnett
March 29, 2017
Joshua P. Oie Joins Moss & Barnett
March 22, 2017
Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Team Expands with Arrivals of Todd J. Anlauf and Matthew A. Korogi
March 20, 2017
Moss and Barnett Adds New Service Team Focusing on Multifamily Housing and Commercial Real Estate Finance
November 15, 2016
Moss & Barnett Fall 2016 Firm Newsletter
November 1, 2016
Moss & Barnett Named a “Best Law Firm” for 2017
October 13, 2016
Stuart V. Campbell Joins Moss & Barnett
October 5, 2016
Marcy R. Frost Returns to Moss & Barnett
September 27, 2016
Proposed Changes to IRS Regulations May Limit or Eliminate Valuation Discounts for Family-Owned Businesses
August 15, 2016
Moss & Barnett Congratulates Its Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America©” for 2017
July 26, 2016
Moss & Barnett Summer 2016 Firm Newsletter
June 29, 2016
Katherine D. Pasker Joins Moss & Barnett
May 5, 2016
Charles E. Jones Joins Moss & Barnett
April 27, 2016
Margaret H. Garborg Joins Moss & Barnett
March 15, 2016
Winter 2016 Moss & Barnett E-Newsletter
March 1, 2016
Moss & Barnett Joins Geneva Group International (GGi)
January 18, 2016
Brittney M. Miller Joins Moss & Barnett
January 7, 2016
Bradley R. Armstrong Joins Moss & Barnett
December 30, 2015
Michael A. Bondi Joins Moss & Barnett
November 18, 2015
Nicholas J. Kaster Joins Moss & Barnett
October 21, 2015
Kelly C. McGinty Joins Moss & Barnett
August 17, 2015
Moss & Barnett Congratulates Its Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America©” for 2016
August 17, 2015
James A. Rubenstein and Thomas J. Shroyer Named “Best Lawyers” 2016 Minneapolis “Lawyers of the Year”
April 29, 2015
John M. Schmid Joins Moss & Barnett
February 5, 2015
Aaron A. Dean Joins Moss & Barnett
February 2, 2015
Richard J. Johnson and Brian T. Grogan Re-elected to Moss & Barnett Board of Directors
January 15, 2015
Christopher Ferreira Elected A Shareholder of Moss & Barnett
October 29, 2014
Susan A. King Joins Moss & Barnett
Rankings
Moss & Barnett P.A. is nationally ranked in 2 practice areas and metro ranked in 17 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier 3 for Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Metro Rankings
Minneapolis
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 1 for Family Law Mediation
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Firm Leadership
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.
Corporate Law
We continue for many years to get good guidance from our attorneys at Moss & Barnett, helping us succeed in challenging markets.
Trusts and Estates
I am a family office advisor who shares a number of families with Moss & Barnett's Trust & Estates group, and they are always super responsive and knowledgeable. This strong partnership benefits our clients.
Banking and Finance Law
We enjoy working with the entire team at Moss & Barnett. They are always very responsive and professional.
Litigation - Banking and Finance
I have worked with Moss & Barnett for many years. They have the most knowledgeable and effective attorneys I have ever worked with. I always recommend them to anyone looking for a great law firm.
Commercial Litigation
They are through, aggressive and very experienced
Tiegen Fryberger,
President
– Fitment Group d/b/a Geckobyte
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier 3 for Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Regional Rankings
Minneapolis
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 1 for Family Law Mediation
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Financial Services Regulation Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 2 for Tax Law
Tier 3 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 3 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 3 for Energy Law
Tier 3 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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.
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Appellate Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Communications Law
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Patent Law
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Utilities Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Moss & Barnett P.A. has 20 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Moss & Barnett P.A. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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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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Office Locations
Minneapolis,
MN
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 1200
Minneapolis, MN 55402
United States
612-877-5000
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St. Cloud,
MN
3800 Eighth Street North, Suite 102
St. Cloud, MN 56303
United States
320-654-4100
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