Bloomington, MN Lawyers

Civil Litigation

3600 American Blvd W suite 670, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA

David has more than 20 years' experience representing clients across diverse practice areas including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, products liability, medical and professional malpractice, commercial and motor-vehicle claims, subrogation, and construction and property damage. He has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in challenging and complex litigation in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings in Minnesota and Wisconsin. David works with his clients to develop practical legal strategies consistent with their goals, objectives, and expectations. His broad base of knowledge and trial experience is applied towards the evaluation of claims across practice areas and in the strategic planning for the defense of cases involving the most difficult subject matter. Known for his diligent investigative efforts, courtroom presence and strategic approach to defense, David has successfully tried numerous high-stakes jury cases to verdict, including matters involving claims of wrongful death, medical malpractice, and most recently secured a complete defense jury verdict in a commercial premises liability claim in which Plaintiff sought damages totaling $14 million. David’s trial acumen and client service earned him recognition in?The Best Lawyers in America©?in Personal Injury Practice (2023-present), and he is consistently named among Minnesota’s Super Lawyers (2015-present). A firm believer in mentoring, David also dedicates time to training young attorneys, getting newer lawyers involved in the substantive practice of law, and fostering a culture of professional integrity and excellence.

Civil Litigation

2051 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425

Jeffrey Schiek, concentrates his practice in employment law, representing professionals facing employment-related misconduct allegations. Mr. Schiek represents victims of workplace abuse and harassment. Mr. Schiek has helped develop brochures and articles for workshops nationwide on the topics of criminal law and procedure diversity in education, the community and the workplace, and on the topics of the prevention of workplace violence and harassment. Mr. Schiek has lectured and written on topics for CLE's (Continuing Legal Education). Mr. Schiek was hired by Philip G. Villaume and Associates in 1999 as a law clerk. In 2000, Mr. Schiek was hired as an attorney and is currently a Partner. Since 2000 Mr. Schiek has been providing legal services to professionals and organizations. Mr. Schiek represents professionals accused of employment-related misconduct. Mr. Schiek also provides pro bono legal advice to the Amish community in Minnesota. Mr. Schiek has written and argued numerous cases to the Court of Appeals and to the Supreme Court of Minnesota. Jeff was voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Minnesota.

Criminal Defense Law

8101 34th Ave S suite 340, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Kristian Kircher is a tenacious attorney with a proven track record of success in high-stakes cases. As the founder of BK Law Group, he has assembled a results-driven team that aggressively defends clients facing charges ranging from DWI and drug offenses to firearms violations, sex crimes, and murder. Kristian has secured dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges in some of the toughest cases across Minnesota. His aggressive defense strategy, combined with sharp legal instincts, has earned him a reputation as a trusted fighter for clients facing serious criminal charges. More than just a skilled advocate, Kristian is a trusted advisor. Clients turn to him not only for legal firepower but also for honest guidance and unwavering support throughout the process.

Appellate Law

3600 American Blvd W suite 670, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA

Mark is an accomplished appellate attorney and commercial litigator. He has argued more than 150 appeals in state and federal courts in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and regularly consults clients at all stages of the appellate process. Mark also tries cases. He has tried 16 cases to jury verdict, including high-stakes commercial matters—winning all of them. Mark’s blend of trial and appellate expertise has earned him recognition in?The Best Lawyers in America?in both Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice each year since 2019, and a place on the Minnesota Super Lawyers “Top 100” list since 2018. He was named a “Top Lawyer” by?Minnesota Monthly?in Commercial Litigation and Appellate Law in 2022, and again in 2025 Mark is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Attorneys, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the International Academy of Trial Attorneys. Beginning in 2013, the Minnesota Supreme Court appointed Mark to serve on the Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure. Mark is also a contributing author of the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. For the past 14 years, he has taught appellate advocacy at the University of St. Thomas Law School. In 2022, the school awarded Mark the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. Mark also devotes a substantial amount of time to pro bono matters. He has been involved with the Innocence Project for many years, including winning post-conviction relief following a two-week evidentiary hearing for a client wrongly convicted of second-degree murder. Mark represented the same client before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court (and won). He then represented the client at his retrial (and won again), securing a not guilty verdict. The Great Northern Innocence Project recognized Mark as its volunteer of the year in 2022 and 2025. He is the only two-time recipient of that recognition.

Personal Injury Law

8101 34th Ave S suite 340, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Omeed Berenjian is a relentless attorney known for delivering results in high-stakes cases. As the founder of BK Law Group, Omeed has built a powerhouse team focused on winning—and being a fierce advocate for clients facing criminal charges and serious personal injuries throughout Minnesota. With a track record of dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts, and six-figure settlements, Omeed is known for turning high-stakes legal challenges into successful outcomes. In criminal defense, Omeed has defended clients in hundreds of cases—from DWIs and drug charges to violent felonies—often securing results that preserve his clients’ freedom, record, and reputation. He is skilled in identifying procedural flaws, suppressing unlawfully obtained evidence, and crafting trial strategies that resonate with judges and juries alike. In personal injury, Omeed represents victims of car accidents, assaults, and negligence with the same tenacity he brings to the courtroom. He fights to hold insurance companies accountable and has recovered substantial compensation for clients who’ve suffered life altering harm. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Omeed brings a tireless work ethic, strategic mindset, and client-first approach to every case. Whether defending liberty or pursuing justice for the injured, he is relentless in his pursuit of results. Omeed also leads the continued expansion of BK Law Group as one of Minnesota’s top performing boutique law firms, mentoring new attorneys and setting a high standard for advocacy, responsiveness, and legal excellence.