Biographies

Terese A. West focuses her practice on banking, commerical loan transactions and restructuring, real estate loans, lien priority disputes, business torts, contract disputes, professional liability, securities litigation, and insurance coverage disputes.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. West externed with a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.  She also clerked for an appellate judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Ms. West's background includes several years' experience as a controller for a closely-held business.  As a result, she has an insider's perspective on how closely-held businesses operate and the unique challenges faced by business owners.  Ms. West keeps her clients well informed throughout the representation.  In particular, she focuses on the practical considerations of making litigation decisions.

Ms. West has lectured on the topic of business and the law, including the fundamentals of starting a business, regulatory compliance, staffing, and contracting.