We are proud to welcome Helen Sullivan-Looney to our Litigation practice group.

An experienced trial attorney with a background in complex criminal litigation, Helen joins us from Cambodia where she was part of an international defense team representing former Khmer Rouge government officials facing prosecution for complex international and domestic crimes.

Said Sarah Crippen, Managing Partner at Best & Flanagan, “Helen will provide smart, sophisticated and practical advice and advocacy to our clients and is a perfect fit for our team-based, client-centric approach to litigation.”

It is so rewarding to practice in the field of public finance because I can see the results with my own eyes.

Andy is a partner with Best & Flanagan in the Real Estate and Municipal Law practice groups, with a special emphasis in public finance and economic development. With more than 14 years in practice, Andy has developed exceptional acumen for guiding local government clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin through complex economic development projects, financing transactions, and land use planning matters.

Craig Kepler is a real estate attorney with a great depth of experience in almost all phases of commercial real estate acquisition, development, leasing, and financing.  Craig also handles land use matters, Torrens matters, property tax appeals, and condemnation matters.  Craig has experience helping developers raise investment money via private placement and TIC structures.  Craig is also a passionate advocate for and seasoned advisor to Minnesota public charter schools.

My clients value my intellectual rigor and strategic toughness, but also that I am authentic and thoughtful.

I advocate with tenacity and empathy.

Katherine Barrett Wiik is a partner at Best & Flanagan. She is an accomplished appellate lawyer with extensive experience representing business and individuals in civil trial court matters as well as on appeal. Katie has handled dozens of appeals in federal and state appellate courts. She has argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Sixth and Ninth Circuits.