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Hanft Fride Attorneys Recognized in 2026 The Best Lawyers in America®
Duluth, MN: Hanft Fride is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognized for their excellence and integrity in the legal profession, this year’s honorees from Hanft Fride are William (Bill) Burns, Jennifer Carey, Cheryl Prince, Jacob (Jake) Baker and Charles (Huck) Andresen.
“We are honored to celebrate this recognition of our attorneys,” said Jennifer Carey, President of Hanft Fride. “This distinction reflects their exceptional talent, dedication to clients and leadership in the legal community.”
Bill Burns, Real Estate Law
Recognized since 1989, marking 38 consecutive years in The Best Lawyers in America, Burns advises clients on private and public financing, healthcare business issues, mergers and acquisitions and real estate development. His clients include businesses, banks, developers, educational institutions and medical professionals,
and he is a strong supporter of legal services for low-income individuals.
Jennifer Carey, Real Estate Law and Trust and Estates
Carey has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2012 for Real Estate Law and since 2018 for Trusts and Estates, marking 15 and 9 years of recognition respectively. Focusing on real estate and estate planning, she represents property owners, developers, lenders, associations and families in complex real estate transactions and planning matters. She has earned repeated recognition as a Minnesota “Super Lawyer,” including Top 100 and Top 50 Women lists, and has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2013.
Cheryl Prince, Family Law
Prince has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 for Family Law, marking her 14th consecutive year of recognition. She is a leading family law attorney with more than 30 years of experience handling divorce, adoption, custody and prenuptial agreements. A Qualified Rule 114 Neutral, she also serves as a mediator for the Minnesota Court of Appeals family court mediation project.
Jake Baker, Trust and Estates
Baker, recognized for the first time in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Trusts and Estates, concentrates his practice in estate planning, probate, and trust administration. A Qualified Rule 114 Neutral, he frequently resolves family law cases through Early Neutral Evaluation and mediation.
Huck Andresen, Litigation and Real Estate
Andresen is honored posthumously for his inclusion in Best Lawyers for Litigation and Real Estate. Recognized since 2018, this marks his 9th consecutive year of recognition. Andresen, who served as Of Counsel at Hanft Fride, was widely respected for his deep knowledge of real estate and property law and his commitment to excellence in the legal profession.
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For more than 40 years, it has recognized attorneys who are nominated and evaluated by their peers for professional expertise. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered one of the highest honors in the legal field. Congratulations to all the attorneys who received recognition in 2026.
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About Hanft Fride
Hanft Fride has been a top-performing firm in the region for over 100 years. With a focus on client satisfaction, the legal team at Hanft Fride leverages experience and expertise to drive results for clients across many industries. From business transactions to litigation, family law to real estate and estate planning, and more, the legal team at Hanft Fride delivers high-quality services with high-value results. Learn more at hanftlaw.com.