Best Lawyers in Minnesota, United States for Litigation - Real Estate

Daniel Sathre is a seasoned attorney with more than 15 years of diverse corporate, complex litigation and in-house/general counsel experience. His practice at Hellmuth & Johnson focuses primarily on construction & lien law, construction defects and warranties, and business litigation. Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Daniel’s experience included representation of a diverse range of commercial clients in a variety of legal matters ranging from construction and lien law, gen...

Neven is an associate at Hellmuth & Johnson, focusing his practice on various commercial litigation matters, supporting IP matters, and providing legal writing for all areas of litigation. Neven is a refugee from Bosnia who came to the United States in 1996. He earned his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he served as President of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association, a staff writer for the Cybaris® Intellectual Property Review and was a participant in the G...

Ryan Theis is a litigation attorney who represents contractors, developers, property owners and business owners. He also assists individuals and corporations in product liability and medical malpractice matters. Ryan strives to resolve each of his client’s disputes favorably short of litigation, but when litigation is unavoidable he works tirelessly to resolve it in a quick and cost-effective manner. Prior to joining H&J, Ryan represented plaintiffs and defendants property damage, m...

Jordan L. Weber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities. Jordan L., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan L. is held by other top lawyers in the sa...

Jessica is a trial attorney that focuses her practice on all matters relating to trust, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and the like. Jessica routinely works with beneficiaries, trustees, personal representatives, family members with elderly loved ones, and other fiduciaries to resolve intra-family conflicts, to take action to protect their loved ones, and to ensure that their interests are protected. Additionally, Jessica assists both individual and corporate fiduciaries with the a...

Yuka Shiotani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Yuka, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuka is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven Liening is a skilled and tenacious litigator who represents businesses, property owners, and individuals in complex disputes. His practice concentrates on business litigation, real estate litigation, and fraud-related claims, where he helps clients resolve conflicts that threaten their financial interests and reputations. Whether advocating for a business embroiled in a contract dispute, litigating a commercial lease disagreement, or uncovering and pursuing claims of fraud, Steven brin...

Michael J. Pfau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Michael J., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Chandler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Adam, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brendan M. Kenny is a seasoned litigator with 19 years of experience in administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts, including at the Minnesota and California Attorney General’s Office. Whether it is administrative law, business law, commercial and contractual disputes, real-estate conflicts, probate matters, or insurance coverage, Brendan has the experience and the passion to deliver exceptional results for his clients. He is also a recognized leader and innovator in legal wri...

Nicklaus Johnson is an attorney who represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of areas: his practice includes business, real estate, and construction matters, among others. He represents clients at all stages of a dispute, from pre-litigation through appeals and beyond. Additionally, he helps clients avoid litigation by providing advice on how to navigate legal challenges and pitfalls. Nicklaus is committed to providing first-class legal representation to his clients, and he pri...