Michael "Mike" A. Petschel
The law doesn’t exist in a vaccuum, it’s practiced in a context. Understanding that context is c...
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Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2024
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law and Public Policy
University of Colorado, M.B.A. (International Business & Marketing), M.S. in Management (Business Strategy & Entrepreneurship), 2012
University of Minnesota, B.A., Communication Studies, 2009
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2024
My Approach
I spent several years managing and leading strategic international initiatives at a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 company. I know that the legal aspect is only one side of a given situation, and I work to provide my clients with the practical advice and partnership of someone who has been on the other side of the table.
Having served in the miliary, I grew accustomed to navigating ambiguous, high-risk, and fast-paced situations, which often required finding creative solutions. It also gave me an appreciation for being the service of others and a drive to fight for my clients. This has shaped the attorney and advocate I’ve become – one that thinks outside the box to find the right solution for my clients.
Outside of work, you can generally find me spending time with my family or playing a round of golf. I also enjoy cooking and traveling internationally.
Practice Areas
Practicing Business & Commercial Litigation
My Experience
I represent clients in all aspects of business and commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, I served as a Judicial Extern to Federal District Court Judge John R. Tunheim in the District of Minnesota and Judge James Moore in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District, where I had the opportunity to conduct complicated legal research and experience first-hand a variety of advocacy styles, both at oral argument and in brief writing, across the legal profession.