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About Janel Dressen
Janel Dressen is a complex business trial lawyer and the CEO of her Minneapolis-based litigation boutique. With 24 years of experience in representing business owners and their companies, Janel has an impressive list of victories for her clients. While she represents business owners and businesses in all types of complex disputes, her sweet spot is shareholder, ownership, and business valuation disputes. Janel was lead counsel for what has been reported to be the largest Minnesota trial award in a shareholder buyout case in Lund v. Lund in which she obtained over a $45 million buyout award in favor of her client, Kim Lund. In addition, as lead counsel, she obtained a significant victory on behalf of her clients during the COVID–19 pandemic. She obtained a summary judgment in their favor on breach of fiduciary duty and good faith and fair dealing claims, as well as limited liability company member oppression claims with a fair value buyout from their real estate limited liability companies. This is believed to be the first reported buyout decision under Minnesota’s Revised Limited Liability Company Act. Janel has received all sorts of award for her work and is a highly requested speaker on topics of shareholder, fiduciary duty and valuation disputes. Janel’s clients will tell you that you can expect to receive laser focus, determination, and sheer excellence when working with her.