Super Lawyer Recognitions, Including ‘Best Law Firms’
Hansen Reynolds LLC has once again earned top honors in the legal industry, securing a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in multiple categories in the 2025 Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" listings. The firm was recognized in Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, IP Litigation, Patent Litigation, Plaintiffs Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, Tax Litigation, Appellate Practice, and Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation. The firm’s Minneapolis office was also acknowledged for its IP Litigation expertise.
In addition to this recognition for our firm, Timothy Hansen was named one Super Lawyers Top 25 Lawyers in Milwaukee and Top 50 in Wisconsin for Business Litigation.
The firm’s exceptional talent was further highlighted with the recognition of several attorneys as Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas:
Additionally, Bryan Cecil, Danielle Nardick , and John P. Shanahan were named Rising Stars in Business Litigation.
These accomplishments reflect Hansen Reynolds’ commitment to delivering exceptional legal services across multiple practice areas. With a strong team of experienced attorneys and rising stars, the firm continues to set the standard for legal excellence.
November 2024 Wine of the Month
Hansen Reynolds wine personnel were recently deployed to Burgundy France for an important research project. While there, we sampled some of the greatest Pinots and Chardonnays in the world.
We tasted with winemakers in their vineyards and cellars and we ate fabulous meals at ridiculous restaurants. But amidst all the fancy pants wine and food, one of the most enjoyable bottles we had was a humble Pinot Noir from a large, somewhat unheralded area of Burgundy called the Haute-Cote de Beaune.
We stopped for lunch at an out-of-the-way, locals-only bistro. We had simple, delicious food with this bottle of Jean-Marc Bouley’s “Vibrations.” It was one of the cheapest selections on the top-notch list, but came highly recommended by the proprietor. Glad we listened.
The wine was wonderful, with notes of wild berries, spice and hints of Alpine flowers. The fruit was bright and forward on the palate but with racy acidity and a long finish. Aptly named! It paired perfectly with the simple bistro fare. A good reminder that greatness can be found in unexpected places, and without breaking the bank.
From Trash Fires to Firm Culture: Geoff Morgan’s Take on Law and Life
In this episode, Tim Hansen and Toby Reynolds sit down with Geoff Morgan, founding partner of the nearly 90-lawyer firm Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, for a lively conversation about law, leadership, and life. Geoff shares his journey—from burning trash in Southern California to becoming a skier, lawyer, and firm leader—while reflecting on how the business of law has evolved and why firm culture is more critical than ever.
Geoff also flips the script to interview the hosts, diving into topics like therapeutic hobbies, top TV shows, underrated vs. overrated trends (QR code menus, anyone?), and Milwaukee’s best restaurants. With laughs, insights, and debates over everything from skiing to touchscreens in cars, this episode is packed with stories you won’t want to miss.