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Partner with Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC; Chair: Construction Law Group; Member: Board of Governors. Legal practice focused on:Construction Law: represents builders, subcontractors, material suppliers and lenders in construction, contract and business matters, with an emphasis on construction and contract disputes and mechanic’s lien and bond claim enforcement. Banking Law: represents banks and other financial institutions and lenders in connection with loan transactions, workouts, and enforcement of security interests/creditor remedies. Real Estate Law: represents commercial real estate investors, developers and owners in transactional, litigation, and collection matters. Business Law: formation of entities; asset and stock sales/purchases; shareholder/partnership agreementsLicensed in Minnesota state and federal courts. Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist, a designation held by few Minnesota attorneys. Member, Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Former Hennepin County Fourth District Ethics Committee investigator. Former legal chair of the Minnesota Chapter of the Community Association Institute. Former director of a bank for 5 years. Managing partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC 2012-2013.Frequent writer for industry publications and trade journals. Frequent lecturer on construction law, business, and creditor issues. 2000 and 2001, named a "Rising Star" in the legal profession.2002 - 2024, named a "Super Lawyer" and a member of the top 5% of attorneys in Minnesota. AV® Peer Review Rated – the highest possible Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.Juris Doctorate degree (magna cum laude) from William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 1995 B.A. degrees in English and Political Science (cum laude) from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, 1992

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