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Terese A. West 

(612) 877-5407
westt@moss-barnett.com


Legal Assistant
Cara J. Colpitts

612-877-5403
colpittsc@moss-barnett.com


Terese A. West practices in the area of commercial litigation.  She has successfully advocated for her clients in a variety of matters including, but not limited to, secured and unsecured commercial loan transactions; employment matters involving wrongful discharge, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, agreements not to compete and other restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and unfair competition; insurance coverage disputes; and other contract disputes.

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

Ms. West's background includes several years of experience as a controller for a closely-held business.  As a result, Ms. West has an insider's perspective on how closely-held businesses operate and the unique issues involved in managing such businesses.  Ms. West advises her clients on the intricacies and consequences of their legal decisions on their businesses and personal objectives, focusing on both the practical and financial considerations involved in making these choices.  In addition, Ms. West is sensitive to the demands of running a business, and thus keeps her clients well informed throughout the representation, which enables them to stay focused on day-to-day business operations.

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

Areas of Practice:
Commercial Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Education:
William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota, 2001
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude


Moorhead State University, 1984
B.S.


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Business and the Law, WomenVenture, 2004


Honors and Awards:
"Rising Star," Minnesota Law & Politics, 2008


CALI Award of Excellence: Employment Law


CALI Award of Excellence: Evidence


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association
Member


Minnesota State Bar Association
Member


Hennepin County Bar Association
Member


Minnesota Women Lawyers
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Minnesota Court of Appeals, Law Clerk


United States District Court, District of Minnesota, Extern





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