Davis Cheney
Attorney
Phone:
651-330-9678 ext. 105
Davis Cheney, a civil litigation attorney, brings resilience and fresh insight to his cases. His experience with a Federal Magistrate Judge enhances his persuasive courtroom skills. At North Star Law Group, Davis values teamwork and open communicatio…
Courtney Ernston
President
Phone:
651-384-2783
Courtney Ernston has advised contractors and small business owners for nearly a decade. After working in her family construction company growing up, focusing on representing contractors was a natural fit. Rather than addressing the purely legal aspec…
Daniel Adkins
Founding Partner
Phone:
651-384-2784
Dan Adkins has become rather ‘the man to see’ in the region, for folks facing criminal charges, based solely on his record of success since moving his practice to Minnesota in 1996. Victories include pre-charge declines, evidence suppression in d…
James Gempeler
Head of Criminal Defense
Phone:
651-384-2785
James Gempeler is one of the founders of North Star Criminal Defense. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and expungements because he believes that a mistake or a single event should not define that person. He is diligent in his preparation,…
Jen Randolph Reise
Head of Business and Cannabis Law
Phone:
651-384-2819
Jen Randolph Reise is an attorney and entrepreneur. As the Head of Business and Cannabis Law at North Star Law Group, she advises business owners on formation, capital raising, and other corporate issues, especially (but not exclusively) in the legal…
Frederic W. (“Fritz”) Knaak
Head of Municipal and Real Estate Development Law
Phone:
651-384-3043
Fritz Knaak has been practicing law for nearly 45 years in Minnesota and 30 in Wisconsin and Colorado. He has tried cases and argued appeals throughout the country in both State and Federal Courts. For nearly that whole period he has been a City Atto…
Jordan Espinoza
Attorney
Jordan offers a unique blend of litigation and transactional law expertise. Inspired by his family’s entrepreneurial journey, he is dedicated to supporting small business owners, aiming to be a compassionate and trustworthy legal advisor.
Sean Kehren
Attorney
Phone:
651-330-9678 ext. 157
Sean has extensive experience working in litigation - specifically criminal defense. He truly understands the gravity of being charged criminally and has dedicated his life to defending the freedom of individuals.
John Greniuk
Attorney
Phone:
651-330-9678 ext. 161
John is a business and construction attorney dedicated to guiding clients through legal complexities. He offers personalized support in business formation, contract negotiation, and construction law, helping clients build strong foundations for succe…
Nicole Whitlock
Head of Family Law
Phone:
651-330-9678 ext. 160
Nicole Whitlock is a compassionate family attorney dedicated to helping families through tough times. With a personalized approach, she combines legal expertise and empathy to protect clients’ rights and guide them toward the best possible outcomes…
Professional Staff
Nikki Murray
Legal Administrator
Phone:
651-384-2782
Nicola (Nikki) Murray has had experience as an administrative assistant for over 12 years, and with North Star Law Group for 12 months. She is passionate about systems and processes; enjoys writing, gardening and cider.
