William Paterson credits his competitive drive and business background for his ability to keep his clients’ needs at the forefront in complex disputes. He works hard to understand his clients’ business and legal goals first so he can keep them top of mind as they work together to formulate a plan that best meets the clients’ business and legal objectives. Executing on that plan is William’s passion. Success is the reward.
William R. Paterson
Attorney
RESULTS
CREDENTIALS
RECOGNITION
PUBLICATIONS
SPEAKING
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., summa cum laude, University of St. Thomas
Professional Affiliations
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
Publications
- In re Polaris, Inc. - Predominantly Clear or Unclear? Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Partner Content, January 2022
- Remembering Justice Ginsburg's Impact on Business, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Partner Content, October 2020
- COVID-19, Commercial Leases, and Force Majeure, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Partner Content, July 2020
- Do Not Be the Last to Know: Key Developments During the Pandemic, Ownership Disputes in Closely-Held Businesses: Preventing, Managing, and Resolving, Minnesota CLE, March 6, 2023. Co-presenter, with Janel Dressen
- Attorney Client Privilege in Minnesota Post-In Re Polaris, Minnesota State Bar Association, June 2022
William R. Paterson
Attorney
RESULTS
CREDENTIALS
RECOGNITION
PUBLICATIONS
SPEAKING
AO Shareholder and CEO, Janel Dressen, is co-chair and moderator of Minnesota CLE’s full-day seminar, Ownership Disputes in Closely-Held Businesses: Preventing, Managing, and Resolving.
When: Monday, June 27, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Venue: Zoom/Live Webinar Registration Link: https://www.mnbar.org/members/cle-events/event/login?EventID=5385 The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued
Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Partner Content Author: William Paterson There is officially now another wrinkle to the attorney-client privilege doctrine under Minnesota law.
No one likes to learn that a person you thought you could trust is stabbing you in the back, but when that person is
No one likes to learn that a person you thought you could trust is stabbing you in the back, but when that person is also a co-owner of your family-owned business, litigation is often a consequence. This is what happened to a group of family-owned business owners who own significant commercial and residential real estate holdings in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
October 26, 2020 Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Partner Content Author: William R. Paterson Undoubtedly, and rightfully so, the late Justice Ruth
July 20, 2020 Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce – Partner Content Author: Ryan M. Lawrence and William R. Paterson COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the commercial real
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., summa cum laude, University of St. Thomas
Professional Affiliations
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
Publications
- In re Polaris, Inc. - Predominantly Clear or Unclear? Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Partner Content, January 2022
- Remembering Justice Ginsburg's Impact on Business, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Partner Content, October 2020
- COVID-19, Commercial Leases, and Force Majeure, Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce Partner Content, July 2020
- Do Not Be the Last to Know: Key Developments During the Pandemic, Ownership Disputes in Closely-Held Businesses: Preventing, Managing, and Resolving, Minnesota CLE, March 6, 2023. Co-presenter, with Janel Dressen
- Attorney Client Privilege in Minnesota Post-In Re Polaris, Minnesota State Bar Association, June 2022
