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The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition

Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. is pleased to announce twenty-two attorneys named in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.


These lists are based on peer nominations and reviews.

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Brad Delger

(since 2020)

Kathy Endres

(since 2022)


Michael Forde

(since 1999)


Andrew Grimsrud

(since 2024)

Mary Hager

(since 2020)

Brian Holly

(since 2024)

David Klaiman

(since 2022)

Kelly Lambert

(since 2020)

Craig Larsen

(since 2024)

Natalie Lund

(since 2024)

Janet Monson

(since 2008)

Craig Nichols

(since 2010)

Parker Olson

(since 2022)

D. Jeffrey Pricco

(since 2021)

Jason Schmickle

(since 2021)

Robin Simpson

(since 2020)

Whitney Teel

(since 2021)

Joseph Twomey

(since 2018)

Michael Forde

received the

Best Lawyers® 2024 Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

"Lawyer of the Year" award in Minneapolis.

Four Aafedt attorneys included in the 2024 Edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®

in America for their work in Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.


These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who have typically been in practice for 5-9 years and show outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America.

Emily Johnson


Sean Taylor


Stephanie Thiemann


Bryan Wachter


Aafedt's Annual WorkComp WorkShop Seminar


Registration is now open for our annual WorkComp WorkShop Seminar 2023 Edition!


This year's seminar will be held in person at the Radisson Blu - MOA on Friday, September 29th, 2023.


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Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. has earned a reputation as one of the leading insurance defense law firms in the Upper Midwest, with attorneys licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The firm has provided comprehensive legal services for a broad base of clients ranging from multi-line insurance carriers and Fortune 500 corporations to small family-owned businesses.  

Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. has been ranked as a first-tier “Best Law Firm” 2010 - 2023 by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®. Beginning with its’ inaugural Best Law Firms ranking, U.S. News & World Report placed Aafedt, Forde, Gray, Monson & Hager, P.A. in its top tier in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law for Employers.