Michael Ciresi

Can you tell us about the RKMC Foundation for Children?

What about the firm's private foundation?

What advice would you have for someone coming out of law school who wants to be a trial lawyer?

What was the central dispute in Kraft Foods v. Starbucks?

How do you maintain focus and energy every moment in a trial that lasts over 15 weeks?

Can you describe the most exciting moment for your team in the discovery process?

Was it a departure for you to represent a big company in Kraft Foods v. Starbucks?

What was the biggest challenge for you in this case?

Was it odd for you to take on the cause of a former opponent?

How would you compare doing battle in an arbitration setting compared to a courtroom in front of a jury?

Who have been some of the best lawyers you've faced in your career?

How Do You Deal With Nerves?

What are Mike Ciresi’s rules? How do you approach cross-examination?

Dreams of Becoming a Successful Lawyer

What did Solly Robins teach you about being a lawyer?

Career Lowlights

Meet Minneapolis Civil Litigation Attorney Michael Ciresi

Founding Partners' Experience

What was it like trying a case in front of Judge Miles Lord?

What is your response to Judge Lord's critics?

Do you remember when you thought you could be a trial lawyer?