Bassford Remele

Since 1976, Rust Consulting has used computer and communications technology to meet the requirements of courts, law firms, government and corporate counsel. Founded by Ronald A. Rust, the group is a leader in applying computer technology to the practice of law. Using the advanced computers and technology, group has coded millions of documents and built databases in more than 500 cases, such as MCI v. AT&T, Westmoreland v. CBS and the Chem-Dyne environmental case. The firms practice areas include consumer law, insurance, product liability, employment, antitrust, environmental, mass tort, bankruptcy and a variety of specialty areas, such as property rights, discrimination and finance. Rust Consulting has processing centers located in Minneapolis and Faribault, Minn., with more than 870 call center stations where customer service representatives handle calls and other case team members process claims.

Greene Espel is an innovative litigation firm founded more than 10 years ago. It has carefully selected its attorneys from large national law firms, federal judicial clerkships, and state and federal government. It is also selective in focus, limiting its representation to areas where it knows it provides its clients excellent service. The firm practices complex litigation, but the term counselors on its letterhead highlights the informed, practical and strategic advice it gives its clients in their most challenging circumstances. When litigation becomes necessary, Green Espel vigorously and tactically applies its experience in every mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal. Clients that have been represented by the firm include 3M, American Heart Association, Amgen, Dole Food Company, Northstar, Royce Canada Limited and Xcel Energy. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis.