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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.

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.

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.

Larson • King attorneys Kevin McCarthy and Patrick O’Neill, III, were recognized for outstanding professional excellence in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which honors attorneys who have been in practice for fewer than ten years.