Nineteen Larson • King attorneys are recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Angela Beranek Brandt named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in the Minneapolis metro for Personal Injury Litigation – Defense.
John Guthmann, who recently retired from his position as a Ramsey County District Court Judge, has joined Larson • King as Of Counsel. Following a distinguished career on the bench from 2008 to 2024, Guthmann brings a wealth of judicial experience to his new role, where he will focus on resolving disputes as a mediator, arbitrator, and court-appointed special master. He is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice on the Civil Adjudicative/Evaluative roster.
Mohamed A. Ibrahim has joined Larson • King as an attorney after working at the firm as a summer associate. Mohamed practices in the areas of business litigation, professional liability, product liability, and complex torts.
Thirteen Larson • King lawyers were recently recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and and two lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 editions. Larson • King was awarded a top-listing by Best Lawyers for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants with four of our lawyers recognized–the most of any Minnesota law firm.
Nicole A. van Lierop has joined Larson • King as an attorney. Nicole practices in the areas of professional liability, insurance coverage, and business litigation. Nicole’s legal work is informed by her background in nursing and her experience providing hands-on care to patients with complex health needs. Both before and during law school, Nicole worked as a registered nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, where she developed a deep interest in health law and healthcare compliance.
Zane P. Aubert has joined Larson • King as an attorney. Zane practices in the areas of business litigation, product liability, medical malpractice, antitrust, and unfair competition. With a robust background representing both individuals and companies, Zane brings a depth of experience and insight to every case he handles.
Scott A. Jurchisin has joined Larson • King as an attorney. Scott practices in the areas of professional liability, construction litigation, and business litigation. Scott used his passion for trial and trial management to develop a career focused on trial advocacy.
Michelle M. Eaton Scimecca has joined the partnership at Larson • King. Michelle focuses her practice on employment-based and family-based immigration. She advises clients seeking to secure temporary and permanent employment authorization. Michelle joins Larson • King after handling immigration matters for 15+ years in private practice, serving employers and foreign nationals.
Annika L. Petty has joined Larson • King as an attorney. Annika practices in the areas of products liability, commercial litigation, and employment litigation.
Thirteen Larson • King lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Our attorneys were selected by their peers for their outstanding legal talent in representing clients across eleven different practice areas, including appellate practice, class action and mass torts, commercial litigation, insurance, employment, legal malpractice, reinsurance, personal injury, and product liability.