
Wisdom: When knowledge meets vision.
At Fryberger, we take the complicated and simplify it. Through our professional interpretation and education, we demystify complex issues. We don’t just solve our clients’ problems—we prevent them. We are our clients’ advocates, counselors and defenders. We are also their interpreters. We explain to them everything they need to know about legal processes. The rest they entrust to us—and we do not take this responsibility lightly. As a firm, we are unified by the esteem in which we hold each client. We respect them, retain them and advocate for their success. We work as a team to offer committed service, a depth of knowledge and experience, and flexibility. And our successful record speaks for itself.

Brian Peltier
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota Duluth (B.A., 2009)Juris Doctor:
University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2019)With Fryberger Since:
2019Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota
Adam Sullivan
Bachelor's Degree
University of Saint Thomas (B.A., 2009)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota (J.D., 2018)With Fryberger Since:
2018Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota
J. Steve Nys
Bachelor's Degree
Gustavus Adolphus College (2002)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (2008)With Fryberger Since:
2018Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States District Court; District of Minnesota
Thomas Witt
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota (B.A., magna cum laude, 2003)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2007)With Fryberger Since:
2014Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, U.S. District Court for the District of MinnesotaGeneral Corporate / Business Law
Practicing Attorneys

Samuel Richie
Bachelor's Degree
Saint John’s University (B.A., 2007)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2012)With Fryberger Since:
2014Admitted to Practice:
MinnesotaGovernment Relations and Legislation
The Fryberger government relations services span the full range of “lobbying” at all levels of state government including the governor’s office, legislators, administrative agencies, and local government. Whether you need assistance with the passage or defeat of specific legislation or simply monitoring the legislature or a state agency concerning proposals that might affect you, Fryberger lawyers have the experience to successfully advocate on your behalf.
Practicing Attorneys
Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Remedies
Our attorneys assist businesses and individuals in collecting debts and protecting their claims. We deal with all aspects of bankruptcy for both individuals and businesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We have extensive experience as counsel for secured creditors, unsecured creditors and creditors’ committees.
Practicing Attorneys
Income and Transfer Tax Planning
Our attorneys can develop comprehensive tax analysis to coordinate compensation planning, business succession arrangements, gifts and inheritances with the continually evolving tax systems of federal, state and local government. Intergenerational transfers of business interests, recreational real estate and retirement benefits receive ongoing attention from our planning lawyers to identify the most tax efficient methods of achieving client objectives.
Practicing Attorneys
Public Contracting
Our attorneys offer public entities a full range of services including drafting requests for proposals and invitations to bid, and developing integrated contract documents in compliance with the complicated maze of statutes and regulations governing public procurement. Once a program or a project is underway, Fryberger attorneys assist our public entity clients with the myriad issues which can and do arise, including change order evaluation and negotiation, contract disputes and other project administration issues.
Practicing Attorneys
Public Labor and Employment Law
Public sector employment presents its own unique legal challenges. Negotiating and drafting collective bargaining agreements, representing the employer in grievances and arbitration proceedings, NLRB proceedings, and providing strategic decision-making advice to public sector employers are a few of the wide range of services offered by our attorneys.
Practicing Attorneys
General Municipal Law
We provide general counsel services and special project services to cities, towns, counties, redevelopment agencies, housing and redevelopment authorities, economic development authorities and special purpose government units such as sanitary districts and school districts. We have assisted in the creation of special purpose municipal corporations such as sanitary districts, ambulance districts, economic development authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities. In addition, we assist in economic development activities, contract drafting, tax increment financing, ordinance drafting and enforcement, bylaws drafting and revision, negotiating with state and federal agencies, preparation of permit and license application forms, special assessments, construction and employment contract review.
Practicing Attorneys
Matthew Hanka : David Oberstar : Mary Frances Skala : Mia Thibodeau : Robert Toftey : Christopher Virta
Election Law
We offer guidance to local units of government on compliance with state and federal election laws.
Practicing Attorneys
Economic Development
The Fryberger firm provides a wide variety of services related to economic development activities by the public sector. Our services include drafting agreements between public entities and private developers. We have the experience necessary to address the complexities of land sales and acquisition (including acquisition by eminent domain or condemnation), land use compliance issues, rezoning, financing through the public entity, tax increment financing assistance and environmental concerns. We have provided general counsel or special finance counsel to housing and redevelopment authorities, economic development authorities, port authorities, city councils, town boards, county boards, water and sanitary districts and subordinate service district advisory committees. We also provide representation on legislative matters affecting economic development. We have helped many clients obtain special legislation to address their unique economic development needs or problems.
Practicing Attorneys
Daniel Maddy : Mary Frances Skala : Mia Thibodeau : Robert Toftey : Christopher Virta
Project Development
The attorneys in the project development group have extensive experience representing owners, developers and investors in a wide array of residential, office, retail, hotel, industrial, common interest communities and other project development. Please contact us to discuss how our project development team can help you.
Practicing Attorneys
Labor Law
Our firm has extensive experience in state and federal labor matters, including union organization, negotiation and mediation of collective bargaining agreements, local area labor agreements, project labor agreements, grievances, and representation against unfair labor charges before the National Labor Relations Board.
We are experienced in representing employers in all state and federal courts on labor issues, including claims of pension or health and welfare fund assessments. We also advise employers on pension fund withdrawal liability issues and the avoidance of litigation or unfair labor practice charges.
We represent employers in the sale or purchase of businesses with pension funds, successor liability, or other labor-related issues.
Practicing Attorneys
Equity Capitalization
Our experience and knowledge will provide you with up-to-date information and appropriate advice regarding securities issues for equity capitalization of your business.
Practicing Attorneys
Energy Project Development
The Fryberger law firm is experienced in projects involving pipeline development and construction and wind energy development. We provide a variety of legal services which are necessary in the development process, including land or easement acquisition, advice and assistance on state permitting, project agreements, and contract preparation and review.
Practicing Attorneys
Electronic Commerce
Extensive regulations govern electronic commerce, domain names, advertising, spam and privacy-related issues on the Internet. The Fryberger firm can assist you in making sure that you conduct business according to these regulations by helping you minimize risk, protect your property, and protect your business interests.
Practicing Attorneys
Business Entities
We provide existing and emerging businesses and individuals with business and tax advice regarding every aspect of creating, organizing, financing, operating, reorganizing, merging, acquiring and selling businesses.
Practicing Attorneys
Workers’ Compensation
Fryberger lawyers can help if someone is injured at work. Whether on behalf of the employer or employee, we will help you through the maze of rules governing payment of compensation, reimbursement of medical expenses and rehabilitation benefits under Workers’ Compensation laws. Our attorneys can represent you at administrative conferences, evidentiary hearings and appeals of workers’ compensation claims. Our workers’ compensation attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience in the field.
Practicing Attorneys
Timber Law
Timber sale contracts and dispute resolution, road easements and sale of timber land are just a few of the issues where we can offer our experience and assistance. Our lawyers can assist you with issues involving units of government including the state, counties and United States Forest Service. We also have experience in federal and state environmental review and litigation. We also have extensive experience representing associations of various forest products industries and professionals.
Practicing Attorneys
Real Estate
Our firm represents developers, buyers, sellers and financial institutions in commercial and residential real estate transactions and developments. We can help you prepare a lease, deed, contract, mortgage or any other document required to convey, finance and register title to your property. We can also represent you in a wide range of disputes or litigation involving real estate.
Practicing Attorneys
Neal Hessen : Robert Kanuit : Paul Kilgore : Paul Loraas : Daniel Maddy : J. Steve Nys : Adam Sullivan : Mia Thibodeau
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Products Liability
Our team of skilled litigators is equipped to handle all manner of personal injury claims. From wrongful death claims to motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, liquor liability, defective products, professional malpractice and other negligent acts, we will represent your interests and fight to recover the damages you are entitled to receive.
Practicing Attorneys
Non-Profit and Tax-Exempt Organizations
Our work for non-profit organizations extends beyond simply obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status. Our attorneys assist nonprofit foundations and public charities with tax reporting and other compliance measures essential to carrying out grant-making programs and charitable activities.
Practicing Attorneys
Municipal Financing
Fryberger is nationally-recognized for providing bond counsel services. We are the only Minnesota law firm outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area that provides these services. The Fryberger attorneys assist cities, towns, counties, redevelopment agencies, housing and redevelopment authorities, economic development authorities and special purpose government units such as sanitary districts and school districts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and North Dakota with their borrowing needs. In addition, we provide bond counsel services to the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
Practicing Attorneys
Brian Peltier : Mary Frances Skala : Mia Thibodeau : Robert Toftey : Christopher Virta
Mining and Minerals
The mining and mineral development industries have long histories in Northeastern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin, and the recent expansion of non-ferrous mining activity is an exciting development for the region. We have assisted these industries by representing fee owners, leasehold developers and mining companies. Our lawyers have significant experience in drafting mineral royalty leases, obtaining land and mineral rights, prospecting permits, exploration licenses, mineral purchase agreements and options, and addressing state and federal environmental issues.
Practicing Attorneys
Michael Cowles : Paul Kilgore : Paul Loraas : David Oberstar : James Stewart
Litigation, Arbitration and Appeals
As full-time litigators, our trial attorneys have the background and experience to bring even the most complicated cases to trial. Our firm represents organizations and businesses in all types of business, construction, real estate and contract disputes. The Fryberger trial lawyers handle a wide variety of disputes including construction defects, real estate, personal injury, contracts, and most other civil cases where an individual needs representation before a court. We can also put our expertise and knowledge of the intricacies of appellate practice to work for you, whether or not we represented your interests at the trial court level. Not every case has to be decided on the floor of a state or federal courtroom. In many instances, individuals and businesses commit to arbitration as a way to settle their contractual and legal disputes without involving the courts. In addition being knowledgeable and experienced litigators, our attorneys have experience representing clients in arbitration proceedings.
Practicing Attorneys
Stephanie Ball : Donald Erickson : Matthew Hanka : Eric Johnson : Joseph Mihalek : Thomas Witt
Land Use and Zoning
Assisting our clients with land use and zoning issues is a significant part of our firm’s real estate practice. The development and use of real estate is governed by a web of township, county, municipal, state and federal laws and regulations. We assist businesses and individuals in navigating these laws, working with public officials, and appearing before zoning boards and land use commissions. We assist our municipal clients in understanding these laws, drafting and revising ordinances, assistance in interpretive law, and guidance in applying the law.
Practicing Attorneys
Harold Frederick : Matthew Hanka : Neal Hessen : Paul Kilgore : Daniel Maddy : David Oberstar
Intellectual Property
We are experienced in registering trade names, trademarks and copyrights, and in opposing registration of trademarks which infringe those of our clients. We can also help protect trade secrets through confidentiality agreements. Our attorneys can represent you in the sale, purchase or license of copyrighted materials, trademarks and technology.
Practicing Attorneys
Insurance Claims
Insurance claims often involve complex factual and legal issues. We can help businesses and individuals resolve all types of insurance claims for property, casualty and business losses resulting from fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Our attorneys also defend you against claims for personal injuries, defective products, professional malpractice and property damage.
Practicing Attorneys
Hospitality Law
More than 60 hotel properties have benefited from the expertise and careful planning of the Fryberger attorneys. We represent development and management companies, which own, control or operate motel, hotel, and related facilities throughout the United States.
Practicing Attorneys
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate
Many of our clients want to put in place arrangements which will reliably manage family resources for themselves and their families in the event of death or incapacity. Our attorneys can develop an estate plan tailored to those needs and objectives of our clients. An estate plan may include simple or complex wills, various types of trusts, business transfer plans, prenuptial agreements, gift planning techniques, preservation of assets, and long term health care issues. Our attorneys act on behalf of personal representatives and heirs in probate and trust administration proceedings.
Practicing Attorneys
Michael Cowles : Neal Hessen : Robert Kanuit : J. Steve Nys : James Stewart : Mia Thibodeau
Environmental Law
Our attorneys have years of experience with the government agencies responsible for environmental issues. We can assist with environmental review and permitting using a problem-solving approach to environmental compliance. State and Federal permitting issues, environmental impact statements, environmental assessment worksheets, property contamination, NEPA litigation, wetlands regulation, solid waste disposal, forest management issues, mining, and many other subjects of regulation and litigation are within the range of skills and experience of our attorneys.
Practicing Attorneys
John Gasele : Paul Kilgore : Paul Loraas : Daniel Maddy : David Oberstar
Employment Law
Our firm has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law, providing advice for both employers and employees. Our attorneys assist businesses in the hiring process of employees and executives and in negotiating and litigating employment contracts with non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, protection of intellectual property rights, and other restrictive covenants. Our attorneys assist individuals in negotiating employment contracts, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, hostile work environment, whistleblower, non-compete agreements and wage and hour issues.
We have experience in wage and hour issues and workplace issues including drug testing in the workplace, health care plans, HIPAA and other workplace privacy issues, discrimination investigations and complaints, Employee Handbooks and employment policies. We represent clients before the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and in litigation in all state and federal courts concerning a wide range of employment related issues.
We help businesses establish and maintain welfare and retirement plans, including qualified pension and profit sharing arrangements, as well as non-qualified deferred compensation plans including change of control agreements with incentives for key executives and employees. Employers also call on us to provide assistance with layoffs, terminations, disciplinary actions, discrimination questions or claims, affirmative action plans and union organization campaigns. We advise and defend employers against workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation claims.
We emphasize the value of preventing personnel-related problems from occurring. Our attorneys alert employers to applicable laws and regulations and assist in compliance efforts. We also develop and deliver training on a variety of employment-related subjects.
Practicing Attorneys
Donald Erickson : Matthew Hanka : Joseph Mihalek : Adam Sullivan : Thomas Witt
Eminent Domain
The Fryberger firm has represented various units of government in the process of acquiring property for a public use. We are experienced in the eminent domain process from beginning to end, including the commencement of the eminent domain proceedings, appraisal analysis, relocation benefits, commissioners’ hearings and trials.
Practicing Attorneys
Divorce/Family Law
Fryberger lawyers provide advice and counsel in adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, prenuptial agreements, marital property agreements, divorces, separations, child custody disputes, and court ordered modification proceedings
Practicing Attorneys
Contracts
Our attorneys provide clients with business and tax advice regarding every aspect of contract law, from drafting a contract to fit your needs to enforcing the rights contained in the contract.
Practicing Attorneys
John Gasele : Matthew Hanka : Eric Johnson : Robert Kanuit : Paul Loraas : Brian Peltier : Adam Sullivan : Thomas Witt
Condemnation
If property is being taken or adversely affected by a governmental body for public purposes, our attorneys can help the property owner receive fair and just compensation.
Practicing Attorneys
Collections
Our attorneys provide advice and create strategies for the protection and collection of debts through foreclosure of real estate mortgages, repossession of personal property, involuntary bankruptcies, garnishments, executions and other legal process.
Practicing Attorneys
Business Succession Planning
Each business owner’s concerns are unique when planning for the transfer of the business. Succession planning may include reorganizing the business, updating wills, creating trusts, buy-sell agreements, insurance, and tax advice. Our attorneys offer a full range of services to help develop and implement a strategy for the smooth transition of the business.
Practicing Attorneys
Michael Cowles : Neal Hessen : J. Steve Nys : James Stewart : Mia Thibodeau
Banking and Lending Support Services
Fryberger attorneys offer lenders decades of experience and advice on loan structuring, loan agreements, loan modifications, securing collateral and perfecting security interests. We assist lenders with loan workouts, loan modifications, forbearance agreements and transfer of loans. Our lender assistance attorneys have the experience and working knowledge of laws and strategies vital for meeting the needs of lending institution clients.
Practicing Attorneys
Eric Johnson : Robert Kanuit : Paul Loraas : Daniel Maddy : Brian Peltier
Annexation and Municipal Boundaries
We have assisted many cities and towns in Minnesota in conjunction with a change to their boundaries through annexation and consolidation. We make recommendations regarding the statutory procedure appropriate to the facts, draft resolutions and notices relating to orderly annexation, represent municipalities in contested case hearings and advise regarding the statutory procedural requirements.
Practicing Attorneys
Administrative Law
Our attorneys represent clients before various municipal, state and federal councils, commissions and boards, including agencies as diverse as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and local town boards, city councils, and planning and zoning commissions. Our established relationships with local, state and federal agencies enable us to approach issues pending before them in a constructive, problem-solving manner.
Practicing Attorneys

Christopher Virta
Bachelor's Degree
Hamline University (B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, cum laude, 2003)Master's Degree
University of North Dakota Master of Business AdministrationJuris Doctor:
University of North Dakota School of Law (J.D., with distinction, 2009)With Fryberger Since:
2009Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota
Eric Johnson
Bachelor's Degree
Middlebury College (B.A., cum laude, 2005)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2008)With Fryberger Since:
2008Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; United States District Court, District of Minnesota, Wisconsin, United States District Court, District of North Dakota
Mia Thibodeau
Bachelor's Degree
College of Saint Benedict/St. John's University (B.A., 2002)Juris Doctor:
Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 2006)With Fryberger Since:
2006Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Matthew Hanka
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota (B.A., 2000)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2004)With Fryberger Since:
2007Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota
John Gasele
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota Duluth (B.A., 2001)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2006)With Fryberger Since:
2006Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota
Robert Kanuit
Bachelor's Degree
Macalester College (B.A., 1990)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1994)With Fryberger Since:
2012Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Donald Erickson
Bachelor's Degree
Luther College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1971)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota (J.D., 1974)With Fryberger Since:
2003Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, Seventh Circuit; United States Court of Military Appeals; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Paul Loraas
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota (B.A., cum laude, 1991)Juris Doctor:
University of North Dakota Law School (J.D., with distinction, 1994)With Fryberger Since:
1999Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Daniel Maddy
Bachelor's Degree
St. Olaf College (B.A., cum laude, 1982)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1987)With Fryberger Since:
1987Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, Arizona
Kevin Walli
Bachelor's Degree
Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1976)Juris Doctor:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1985)With Fryberger Since:
1991Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota
Mary Frances Skala
Bachelor's Degree
College of St. Scholastica (B.A., cum laude, 1972)Juris Doctor:
Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1984)With Fryberger Since:
1991Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin
Paul Kilgore
Bachelor's Degree
Augsburg College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1980)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota (J.D., cum laude, 1984)With Fryberger Since:
1989Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States District Court, District of Minnesota
Stephanie Ball
Bachelor's Degree
St. Olaf College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1985)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota (J.D., cum laude, 1988)With Fryberger Since:
1988Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Michael Cowles
Bachelor's Degree
Grinnell College (A.B., 1978)Juris Doctor:
University of Chicago (J.D., 1981)With Fryberger Since:
1986Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, Wisconsin
David Oberstar
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota Duluth (B.B.A., cum laude, 1979)Juris Doctor:
University of North Dakota (J.D., 1982)With Fryberger Since:
1984Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; Michigan; United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States District Court, District of Michigan; United States District Court, District of Eastern Wisconsin
Joseph Mihalek
Bachelor's Degree
University of Wisconsin Superior (B.S., summa cum laude, 1976)Juris Doctor:
Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1979)With Fryberger Since:
1979Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States Supreme Court; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin; United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; United States Tax Court
Neal Hessen
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota, (B.A., cum laude, 1974)Juris Doctor:
Drake University (J.D., 1977)With Fryberger Since:
1977Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; Wisconsin; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; United States Claims Court
Robert Toftey
Bachelor's Degree
University of North Dakota (B.S., 1968)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota (J.D., 1971)With Fryberger Since:
1973Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota, Wisconsin

Harold Frederick
Bachelor's Degree
University of Minnesota (B.A., cum laude, 1958)Juris Doctor:
University of Minnesota (J.D., 1961)With Fryberger Since:
1968Admitted to Practice:
Minnesota; United States District Court, District of Minnesota; United States Tax Court; United States Claims Court; United States Supreme Court2020 Legislative Session Preview
Minnesota’s 91st Legislature is set to return for the second year of the biennium on February 11th. The interim between the budget year (2019) and the bonding year (2020) is typically a little quieter than the election offseason, but that has not been the case in 2019. Turmoil at the state’s largest agency, the Department […]
Recordkeeping Rules for Minnesota Corporations and LLCs
It goes without saying that thorough recordkeeping is good corporate governance. However, some businesses may not know that it is also the law. Corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) that are organized under Minnesota law must maintain certain records and allow their shareholders or members to access the records upon request. This article briefly outlines […]
Qualifying Under New FLSA Exemptions
A. Why is the FLSA so Important Wage and hour law present a unique challenge to the legal or HR practitioner. The rules were developed in the Great Depression of the 1930’s where most employees were paid for physical labor, but now the rules must be applied in situations not anticipated by the regulators […]
State and Local Entities Help Wisconsin Businesses and Nonprofits Grow
Many state and local entities operate to assist businesses and nonprofits to develop and grow. In Wisconsin, some of the major state entities include the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), and the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA). Examples of […]
Keeping the Cabin in the Family
In August, the sunsets arrive sooner, Labor Day appears on the horizon, and–in my family–we start making plans to eventually close up our family cabin for the winter. At our cabin, we have a three-ring binder we call, “The Book.” “The Book” contains three generations of instructions on how to open the cabin in the […]
Attorney Brian Peltier joins Fryberger Law Firm
DULUTH, MN—Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. recently announced the addition of attorney Brian Peltier to their Duluth office. Peltier graduated cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and joins the firm as an associate in the Public Finance Practice Group. Peltier brings with him extensive experience in […]
Bob Toftey elected to UND Hall of Fame
One of Cook County’s finest high school athletes, Bob Toftey, the son of Norman and Evelyn Toftey, was recently enshrined in the University of North Dakota Hall of Fame for his exploits on the football field.
Attorneys at Fryberger Law Firm Named Minnesota Super Lawyers
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. is proud to announce seven attorneys: Stephanie A. Ball, Robert R. Kanuit, Paul B. Kilgore, Paul A. Loraas, Daniel D. Maddy and James H. Stewart were named 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers. Only 5% of Minnesota lawyers are awarded this honor each year. Stephanie A. Ball is a graduate of […]
Fryberger attorney J. Steve Nys elected to Minnesota State Bar Association’s Probate and Trust Law Section Council
DULUTH, MN—Duluth-based attorney J. Steve Nys, of the law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., was recently elected to the Minnesota State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Probate and Trust Law Section Council. He will serve as one of fourteen attorneys on the Section Council, and the only member practicing law north of the Twin Cities. […]
Attorney J. Steve Nys joins Fryberger Law Firm
DULUTH, MN—Duluth-based law firm Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. recently announced the addition of attorney J. Steve Nys to their Duluth office. Nys is a 2008 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. Shortly after graduation and gaining admission to the Minnesota bar, he began work at Mark T. Signorelli, Ltd., before rising to […]

History
A history that sets us apart.
Carrying the tradition and history from two of Duluth's oldest and most accomplished law firms, the Fryberger and Wheeler law offices were the places to go for legal representation in Duluth.
Duluth
302 W. Superior St.
Suite 700
Duluth, MN 55802
p: (218) 722-0861
f: (218) 725-6800
Superior
Superior City Center
Suite 330
1409 Hammond Ave.
Superior, WI 54880
p: (715) 392-7405
f: (715) 392-7407
St. Paul
Lawson Commons
380 St. Peter Street
Suite 710
St. Paul, MN 55102
p: (651) 221-1044
f: (651) 221-1035