Best & Flanagan is pleased to welcome Josh Hillger, Barbara Kristiansson, and Megan Kunze, as outstanding additions to our Private Wealth Planning and Employment Law practice groups.

Josh Hillger works closely with his clients to accomplish their estate planning goals and objectives, as well as to administer estates and trusts efficiently and effectively. He has had experience working with a variety of different estate-planning techniques as well as administering estate accounts with a variety of different assets. Josh is an active member of both community and professional associations, and is a frequent speaker on various estate planning topics.

Barbara Kristiansson practices primarily in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. Her practical approach to estate planning blends her clients’ desires for passing on a legacy with the necessary tax planning, while helping to ensure that the estate plan lends itself to an efficient administration. Barbara strives to meet her clients’ needs in all stages of their lives, including pre-marital agreements, estate planning, tax planning, and estate settlement, as well as planning for the needs of young children and grandchildren.

Megan Kunze represents employers in a broad range of litigated disputes and advising matters. She has significant experience representing employers against competitors in disputes involving non-competition and non-solicitation, trade secrets theft and unfair competition. Recently, Megan has been selected to the Minnesota Rising Stars and Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch lists.

“Josh and Barbara will build on our deep history and experience in private wealth planning and Megan will be a great addition to all aspects of our employment law practice.  All three of these talented lawyers share our commitment to providing the finest client service and we are thrilled to welcome them to our team,” said Sarah Crippen, the firm’s Managing Partner.