Founded in 1957 by the late Joseph H. Dingle and Harold G. Krieger (former Chief Judge for the Third Judicial District of Minnesota). Wendland & Utz, Ltd. continues a community based, sophisticated practice in the areas of business and commercial law, employment, real estate, estate planning, family law and civil litigation, including sophisticated commercial and personal injury matters. The firm has an emphasis on a team approach to facilitating resolution of legal problems and makes extensive use of paraprofessionals and computer equipment to provide efficient service.