Kyle Willems

Kyle Willems

Minneapolis, MN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Bassford Remele

22 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Real Estate

Biography

Kyle Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation. His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes. As a tort litigator, Kyle concentrates on complex cases that involve wrongful death, serious bodily injury, and substantial property damage.

Kyle has significant experience representing both individuals and companies during the course of litigation, and at mediation, arbitration, trial, and on appeal. He recently obtained a substantial jury verdict in favor of his client in an insurance subrogation action. He also successfully got a discrimination lawsuit dismissed against his client on summary judgment in federal court.

Kyle is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council, and the Association of General Contractors Contracts Committee. He recently served on the executive board of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Kyle is recognized as a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers in construction and personal injury, and has been selected as an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. He was also recently named a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly in construction law. Mr. Willems serves as co-chair of Bassford Remele's Construction Practice Group and is a member of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Team and Pro Bono Committee.

Bassford Remele

22 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., graduated 2013

  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2013
  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2013
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., graduated 2013

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2024-2024 for work in:
  • Litigation - Construction - 2024
  • Litigation - Real Estate - 2024
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024

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