";s:4:"text";s:3447:" As a trusted advisor, clients rely on Michael to make introductions to providers in various industries (lending, wealth management, international sourcing, accountants, forensic accountants, interim CFO options, consultants, etc.). He has also been involved in many different industries, including but not limited to: banking/lending (including asset based lending and private lending), logistics, manufacturing, millwork, labeling, signs, custom fabrication, equipment, electronics, automotive, printing, apparel, retail, construction/repair, food, food science, grocery, agriculture, minerals, trucking, transportation, janitorial, inspection, import/export, wholesale, distribution, engineering, design, event planning, management, human resources, recruiting, professional services, real estate, advertising and marketing, franchise, cosmetics, education, consulting, health, dental, chiropractic, medical, medical device, development, web design, web-based services, payment processing, loyalty programs, software, SaaS, PaaS, information technology, robotics, sensors, mobile-application development and other technology-based and service industries.Michael has gained experience and developed understanding of how companies begin, grow, overcome issues, succeed and sometimes fail. Our firm was formed in 1977 and is conveniently located in downtown Anoka only a block north of the Anoka County Courthouse. He believes that a lawyer should add value to every client matter, not get in the way. He has represented clients of varying size, from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. His extensive background in business, management, technology, consulting and real estate allows him to meet the needs of businesses in various stages of growth, from startup/formation and rapid expansion, to exit transactions/strategies and, if … One long-time client referred to Michael as “ridiculously efficient,” adding “[Michael’s] ability to stay on top of current case law and regulations affecting his clients might be unmatched in the legal field.”Michael enjoys being the first point of contact for any legal issue and taking responsibility for the matter to completion. Rising Stars is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. He also assists clients regarding Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology Transactions and Closely Held Business issues. Michael is a complete business lawyer. Clients rely on Michael to act as general counsel and help them coordinate M&A strategies, solve labor and employment issues, finalize real estate transactions, negotiate agreements, manage litigation, and handle all manner of legal issues related to their businesses.With each new matter, Michael prides himself on offering practical, business minded legal advice with responsive client service.
He has successfully consulted on business, real estate, and turnaround matters for many years, and advises individuals and companies on entity formation, general business and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, debtor/creditor transactions, and other business matters.