Commercial Litigation
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Can you describe the most exciting moment for your team in the discovery process?
What was it like trying a case in front of Judge Miles Lord?
What advice would you have for someone coming out of law school who wants to be a trial lawyer?
Do you remember when you thought you could be a trial lawyer?
What did Solly Robins teach you about being a lawyer?
What was the biggest challenge for you in this case?
Founding Partners' Experience
Can you tell us about the RKMC Foundation for Children?
Career Lowlights
What are Mike Ciresi’s rules? How do you approach cross-examination?
What was the central dispute in Kraft Foods v. Starbucks?
What is your response to Judge Lord's critics?
Was it odd for you to take on the cause of a former opponent?
How do you maintain focus and energy every moment in a trial that lasts over 15 weeks?
Who have been some of the best lawyers you've faced in your career?
How would you compare doing battle in an arbitration setting compared to a courtroom in front of a jury?
Dreams of Becoming a Successful Lawyer
Was it a departure for you to represent a big company in Kraft Foods v. Starbucks?
How Do You Deal With Nerves?
Meet Minneapolis Civil Litigation Attorney Michael Ciresi
What about the firm's private foundation?