Ryan Peterson is a former debt collection attorney turned consumer rights expert and advocate. After graduating from William Mitchell law school in 2008, Ryan opened his own criminal defense firm. In 2010 Ryan joined a Minneapolis-based debt collection firm. There, he quickly learned the nuances of rights and regulations regarding consumers. As time went on, Ryan developed a deep desire to work for consumers - to protect individuals who are wrongly treated, often knowingly, by big business and banking institutions. As Ryan frequently says, he’s grateful to practice law in a way that aligns with his personal beliefs. He values his relationship with clients and strives to partner with each individual to ensure a fair outcome. ​ Like all native Minnesotan, Ryan loves cabin time Up North. He is also a self-described “avid indoorsman” who enjoys cooking, reading, bar trivia, and board games. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and daughter.

Michael A. Essien is a Principal and Counsel with the Essien Law Office, practicing intellectual property law with a focus on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and e-commerce. Mr. Essien’s background includes both corporate and law firm experience. He is a patent attorney and supports his clients’ needs for patents, trademarks, opinions, copyrights, strategic planning, e-commerce, technology transfer agreements and client counseling regarding corporate and intellectual property protection. He is an international intellectual property consultant supporting research institutions in Africa. Mr. Essien supports businesses in entity formation and selection, agreements and licensing issues, including litigation management. He also supports several non-profit organizations as their legal counsel, assisting them on legal issues, including organization and IRS recognition. Mr. Essien is admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota, before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is a member of Ramsey County Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association and the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. He frequently speaks on Intellectual Property Law and related issues and is an Adjunct Professor at Concordia and Strayer Universities. Prior to entering the practice of law, Mr. Essien worked for several years as a quality, process and new product development engineer at 3M. He is a named inventor on two issued US patents. He has extensive experience in adhesives, film technology, process engineering and start-ups. Mr. Essien received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. His J.D. is from William Mitchell College of Law where he was a member of the Law Review. Mr. Essien was the recipient of the William Mitchell Alumni Association Student Award of Merit for exceptional contributions to the College. He volunteers with several organizations, is a board member of VOOM Foundation and Books for Africa and President of Association of Nigerian Engineers in Minnesota (ANEM).

Sunday has been licensed attorney in Minnesota since 2013. She brings a wealth of experience and passion for family law. She is a skilled litigator who also has extensive experience as a mediator. Sunday skillfully handles a diverse range of family law matters, including divorce (child-related issues, spousal support, real estate, asset & debt division, complex financial issues, amicable divorce), custody, parenting time, child support, grandparent visitation, paternity, adoption, legal separation, prenuptial agreements and modifications. She is dedicated to a client-centered approach, making herself available to alleviate client stress and ensure comprehensive support through awareness and understanding. Sunday's ability to empathize and connect with clients enhances her effectiveness as an attorney. Her positivity is contagious, making her a favorite among both clients and colleagues.

Daniel practices exclusively in Social Security disability matters. He has represented thousands of clients over the past decade in Social Security disability claims. Daniel has represented individuals at all stages of the process from initial applications to the Appeals Council. His experience includes representing over two thousand claimants before Administrative Law Judges in 25 states across the country. Daniel received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University Bloomington and moved to Minnesota to attend Hamline University School of Law. During law school, Daniel represented hundreds of clients as a Certified Student Attorney. This experience allowed him to gain communication and advocacy skills at an early stage of his legal career. In 2021, Daniel co-founded MLG Disability with the goal of continuing to provide legal representation to those most in need of help, individuals struggling with disabilities. In his free time, Daniel enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two daughters. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

Vincent P. Martin heads the Immigration Practice Group at Martin Law. As an immigrant himself, he has a personal appreciation for both the benefits of being a U.S. citizen, as well as, the legal process of acquiring lawful immigration status in the United States. Vincent represents employers, business personnel, and investors with work visas, families seeking to sponsor other family members for permanent resident green card status, students, asylees, and those facing deportation with all areas of immigration law. Vincent has helped countless clients with work visas, family visas, and deportation defense. Prior to forming Martin Law, Vincent was the lead immigration attorney at one of the top 50 largest law firms in Minnesota. Vincent has articles published in Hearsay, Gaming and Leisure Magazine, The Defender, Directions Magazine, The He Moi, among others. He is a sought after source for local news outlets when issues of business and family immigration issues arise, such as being interviewed as an Immigration Expert by Fox Business - John Stossel Show, by the Arizona Republic newspaper, and by the Star Tribune newspaper. Vincent was also selected as a Super Lawyer, Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics on multiple occasions. No more than 2.5% of Minnesota lawyers are named to the Rising Stars list.

Jennifer G. Mrozik is a seasoned practitioner with nearly three decades of dedicated experience. From her early days as a paralegal to her current leadership role, she remains deeply committed to her clients and to enhancing the legal process through advocacy, collaboration, and reform. Her sustained involvement with professional organizations and recognized client service underscores her status as both a trusted advocate and a respected leader in her field. Jennifer is a partner in the firm and practices primarily in the areas of Social Security disability law and Criminal Defense. She graduated from Hamline University School of Law in 1997 and has been practicing with this firm ever since that time. Beginning her career as a paralegal while simultaneously attending law school, she advanced through the firm—first as an associate attorney and now as a managing partner. Committed to improving the Social Security system, Jennifer strives to find solutions to persistent procedural challenges by working collaboratively with clients and engaging with the Social Security Administration. She is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), a prominent organization that supports advocacy, continuing education, and policy input for disability representatives. Jennifer is also committed to ensuring defendants get proper representation and strives to get good and reasonable results through the court system. She has led Hoglund & Mrozik’s criminal defense team and associate attorneys to establish protocols with clients to make it as easy as possible to navigate the system. As a managing partner, Jennifer has played a significant role in expanding the firm’s geographic reach across multiple states, establishing it as one of the premier Social Security Disability law firms nationally while preserving a strong network of locally knowledgeable attorneys.

Robert J. Hoglund is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law, Robert Hoglund founded Hoglund & Mrozik P.L.L.C. in 1990. After four years of refining the procedures and protocols necessary to provide new beginnings to bankruptcy clients successfully, Robert took the next step in expanding his firm to include Social Security Disability law. Applying the same foundations he developed through experience in Bankruptcy law- personal client contact and competent employees- the Social Security Disability practice was prosperous. Robert’s deep expertise in these areas of law led to the expansion of the firm from Minnesota to Wisconsin and Missouri. Equipped with a passion for building upon his business and providing his clients with stellar service, Hoglund law has only grown since its inception. After spending nearly three decades owning and operating a successful Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability Law firm, Robert knows the complexities behind effective legal advertising. In 2003, Robert founded Hoglund Advertising & Analytics on the principles that delivered exponential growth to his own firm to share effective advertising techniques with other firms. He has since garnered recognition from top law firms throughout the nation. He is a proud owner and CEO of a firm that provides not only his clients with satisfaction but also over 200 employees with a stable and rewarding work life. Robert attributes his success to his continuous foresight and ability to pinpoint advantageous opportunities. When Robert is not in the office, he spends his time with his family participating in various outdoor activities, including gardening, hunting, and snowmobiling.

Dan specializes in the areas of Family Law and Child Protection (CHIPS) Defense. Call Dan at (651)-468-2104 for a free consultation. Prior to founding McGuire Law Offices PLLC, Dan worked as a managing partner of a successful family law firm based in Roseville, Minnesota for a number of years. As a Family Law and CHIPS Defense Attorney, Dan provides exceptional service to families who find themselves in the most difficult and trying times of their lives. Dan has represented clients in hundreds of litigated cases and has handled numerous trials, motion hearings, and other contested proceedings. From prevailing on child custody matters before the Minnesota Court of Appeals to obtaining exceptional results for clients in CHIPS or Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, Dan has demonstrated hard work and dedication to achieving client goals. Dan believes that teaming up with clients through close, open communication is essential to providing the best outcomes for his clients. Before establishing his legal practice, Dan received his law degree, cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he made the Dean’s List multiple times, contributed to the Mitchell Hamline Law Review journal, co-taught a contracts class, and was honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award—an award given to the highest scoring student in each course. Dan is currently a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and is listed on the statewide CHIPS Parent Attorney Roster. From 2021 to 2023, Dan was selected to Expertise’s list of Best Divorce Lawyers, and was named one of Minnesota Lawyer Magazine’s Up & Coming Attorneys of 2023. Dan has consistently been recognized by his peers and clients for his strong advocacy skills and knowledge of the family and juvenile court systems. Derived from his distinguished work ethic, Dan’s attention to detail makes him an irreplaceable asset on every case he works. While striving for perfection, he refuses to back down until each case is complete to his client’s satisfaction. You can rest peacefully knowing that Dan is working your case.

Todd Gardner began his professional life as a middle school teacher but opted to go to law school in his mid-twenties. During his time in law school, he clerked in the contracts department at Wells Fargo during the merger with Norwest Bank, clerked for five judges in the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings Workers' Compensation Division, and interned with a Hennepin County District Court judge. Following law school, he began working in a Minneapolis small firm representing injured workers and injured persons and later experienced representing insurance companies with a medium-sized law firm in St. Paul. In 2002, he left defending insurance companies and opened Gardner Law Office, LLC, focusing on serving the needs of the injured. With over 20 years of legal experience, Todd is personable and easy to talk to, but will always fight aggressively and ethically for his clients. At Gardner Law Office, we don't get paid unless our clients get paid.

Gerald W. Bosch represents injured workers throughout Minnesota for their workers’ compensation claims. Mr. Bosch handles every aspect of his clients’ claims, providing aggressive, pragmatic, and compassionate representation. He is “AV Peer Review Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability. He was also named a Minnesota “Top 40” workers’ compensation attorney and numerous times to the list of Minnesota Super Lawyers. Mr. Bosch has practiced since 1993, is licensed in Minnesota State and Federal courts, is a member of various professional organizations, and also mentors law students. Having emigrated from Austria as a child with his family, Mr. Bosch appreciates the challenges faced by clients new to the United States. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and swimming the woods and waters of Minnesota and “da U.P.”, as well as skiing and other sports. He lives in Roseville with his wife and two kids.