Bassford Remele is proud to announce that shareholder and Consumer Finance Practice Group Co-Chair Jessica Klander, along with Counsel Michael Chapman, will attend the 2025 Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association (GLCCA) Conference at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. In addition to Bassford Remele’s sponsorship of this premier industry event, Jessica Klander will moderate the Legislative Panel and participate in the Attorney Panel, sharing insights on key legal and regulatory issues facing the credit and collection industry. For more information about the conference or to connect at the event, please contact Jessica Klander or Michael Chapman.

Jessica Klander's practice focuses on defending lawyers, financial entities, healthcare providers, and other organizations against consumer financial protection claims, malpractice, and professional liability claims. In particular, she counsels organizations on privacy, data security, and governmental and regulatory affairs. She advises and represents health care organizations, collection agencies, and law firms against state and federal regulatory inquiries, civil investigative demands, and consumer lawsuits. Jessica serves as the President-Elect of the Hennepin County Bar Association and is on the insideArm Legal Advisory Board.

Michael Chapman is an experienced litigation attorney who focuses his practice on the defense of corporate clients, attorneys, and law firms in the consumer finance arena. In addition to litigation, Michael provides compliance and auditing services to collection agencies. When not focused on consumer finance issues, Michael practices in the areas of commercial collections, insurance defense, and products liability. He also manages litigation nationwide for corporate clients.

Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and corporate matters, ensuring prompt and effective service for its clients.

Established in 1882, Bassford Remele is proud to be the oldest top-25 law firm based in Minnesota.

Bassford Remele | May 7, 2025