Growing With The Twin Cities Economy

Faegre & Benson embodies the values and character of a firm whose history is rooted in the work ethic of the Midwest. Established in Minneapolis in 1886 as Cobb & Wheelwright, the firm evolved with the region, serving as a legal partner for the growing companies that built the Twin Cities economy. Today, Faegre & Benson still focuses on client relationships, helping entrepreneurs succeed and grow, and helping established firms prosper.

Minneapolis is the firm's home office, serving the vibrant and diverse Minnesota economy with more than 300 lawyers. The firm's long history in the Twin Cities area is reflected in its client base, which includes many of the more than 15 Fortune 500 corporations located in the state. Faegre & Benson is counsel to the region's largest bank, its largest retail merchant, its largest newspaper, many of its largest health care organizations, and numerous leading manufacturing, agricultural, high-tech, media, and financial clients. In addition, the firm represents many of the region's most prominent civic, cultural, and educational institutions, and its lawyers are represented on the governing boards of these nonprofit organizations.

The firm offers among the largest full-time teams of lawyers in corporate, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and litigation in the Upper Midwest.

The Minneapolis office also serves as a center for the needs of offices in Colorado, Iowa, London, Frankfurt and Shanghai. These offices often call on the depth and breadth of experience represented by the firm's Minneapolis lawyers.