Litigation
No one will fight harder for you. Whether you are a defendant or plaintiff, business or individual, no one will prepare your case for trial more thoroughly than our civil and business litigation lawyers in Minneapolis, and no one will represent you at trial with greater commitment, vigor or tenacity. Moreover, no one understands that better than opposing attorneys – which is why we are so often successful in obtaining favorable settlements without ever going to trial.
From civil litigation to business litigation issues, we built this practice with one goal: to marshal all the talent, experience and resources at our command to give our clients the quality of representation they need when appearing before judge and jury. In this sense, the litigation practice spans the entirety of the firm, because our litigation attorneys in Minneapolis draw on the collective legal experience of everyone at Hellmuth & Johnson.
The results speak for themselves — in our impressive record of wins in lawsuits, trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals; in the litigation practice’s diversity of clients, who range from individuals to community associations, construction firms, real estate developers, businesses and corporate clients; and in our ability to achieve optimal outcomes both quickly and cost-effectively.
News Items
- Attorney Steven Liening Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Hellmuth & Johnson Among 2023 “Best Law Firms”
- Carol Moss Featured as “Attorney of the Month” in Attorney at Law Magazine’s Women in Law Issue
- Attorney Kurt Mitchell Rejoins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Attorney Jordan Kolinski Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2023 Lists
- Attorney Jacob Lanthier Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Attorney Amanda Linden Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Attorney Elena Harvey Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Heidi Bassett Featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Law “Table of Experts” Panel
- Carol Moss Appointed to Serve on Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee for the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Carol Moss Named to Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Women in Law List
- Attorney Brendan Kenny Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Attorney Lindsey LaBelle Larson Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Hellmuth & Johnson’s Vadim Trifel Secures Jury Trial Win for Client
- Attorney Jason S. Raether Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Heidi Bassett and Katherine Herman Secure Summary Judgment and Permanent Injunction for Client
- Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Secures Bench Trial Victory for Client
- Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes Attorney Patrisha M. Garger
- Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America© 2022 List
- Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- Hellmuth & Johnson Names Christopher R. Sall as Partner
- Attorney Thomas Priebe Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes Attorney Zachary Freese
- Attorney John Kindseth Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Hellmuth & Johnson Names Heidi J. Bassett as Partner
- Attorney Kyle Vick Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Heidi Bassett and Katherine Herman Win Reversal of Harassment Restraining Order on Appeal
- Heidi Bassett Wins Summary Judgment for Family-Owned Nonprofit
- Cole Hickman Selected as Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer
- Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes Two Litigation Attorneys to the Firm
- Hellmuth & Johnson Names Joseph M. Barnett as Partner
- Attorney Christopher Sall Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
- Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes Three Attorneys to the Firm
- Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes Attorneys G. Courtland Borle, Kylie Kaminski, Brian Nelson and Ryan Theis to the Firm
- Karl Johnson Receives MSBA Raeder Larson Public Service Award
- Three Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys to Present at MHA’s Working Together Conference
- Court Set to Hear Oral Arguments on Legal Challenge to State’s $2 Billion Giveaway to Western North Dakota
- Kayla Giese joins Hellmuth & Johnson as litigation attorney
- Federal Judge rules in favor of Hellmuth & Johnson client in matching exclusion case
- Three Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys named partner
- Hellmuth & Johnson leads lawsuit that seeks to recover nearly $2 billion on behalf of North Dakota taxpayers
- Hellmuth & Johnson continues growth with three associate new hires
- Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys named to the 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
- WCCO-TV interviews Robert Keena to give viewers advice for filing homeowners claims after storms
- Robert Keena shares tips on KARE-11 for submitting insurance claims after storm damage
- Arbitration panel rejects $1.6 million in claims by M.A. Mortenson Company against Central Roofing Company related to Walker Art Center rehabilitation
- Three Hellmuth & Johnson lawyers named to Super Lawyers’ Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota 2017 List
- Brian Christiansen to present to Bloomington Optimist Club
- Three Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named Partner
- Priceless Prince Photos Recovered Same Day Lawsuit is Served
- Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Selected to the 2016 Minnesota Rising Stars List
- Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-Liter Emissions Settlement Provides Substantial Compensation
- Volkswagen Emissions Lawsuits
- Marshall Tanick writes on Alan Page closing judicial chapter of his storied career
- Jason Raether published MSBA article on Winning Your Default Judgment Motion
- Hellmuth & Johnson welcomes two new attorneys
- Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Selected to the 2014 Rising Stars List
- Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes New Attorneys
- Hellmuth & Johnson wins victory in MN Supreme Court
- Hellmuth & Johnson Litigation Team Grows
- Hellmuth & Johnson Names Polomis, Keena, and Davis as Partners
Thought Leadership
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Data Breach Investigation
- Attorney Spotlight: Joe Barnett
- MHCP PCA Overpayments, Part 1: What to do when you receive a Notice of Overpayment and Stipulated Provider Agreement
- Attorney Spotlight: Steven Liening
- Sequoia One Data Breach Investigation
- Receivables Performance Management Data Breach Investigation
- SNAP Retailer Disqualification, Part 1: What to do when you receive a SNAP Charge Letter
- Physician’s Business Office Data Breach Investigation
- Attorney Spotlight: Amanda Linden
- The Great Camera Debate in Minnesota Courts: Shining Light on Our System
- Attorney Spotlight: Jacob Lanthier
- Administrative Appeal Deadlines: A Trap for Unwary Minnesota Business Owners and Licensees
- What a Minnesota Business Must do if a Default Judgement is Entered Against It
- Attorney Spotlight: Brendan Kenny
- Attorney Spotlight: Elena Harvey
- What Every Business Should Know About Service of Process Through the Secretary of State
- Attorney Spotlight: Carol Moss
- What Businesses Need to Know About Malicious Prosecution and Abuse of Process When They Get Sued
- Attorney Spotlight: Pattie Garger
- The Not-So-Hidden Peril of Negligence Per Se
- South Denver Cardiology Associates Data Breach Investigation
- Attorney Spotlight: Terry Moore
- Attorney Spotlight: Cole Hickman
- Getting Everyone Involved: When can a Lawsuit be Dismissed for Failure to Join an Indispensable Party?
- Attorney Spotlight: Vadim Trifel
- Attorney Spotlight: John Steffenhagen
- DNA Diagnostics Center Data Breach Class Action Investigation
- Attorney Spotlight: Tom Priebe
- Attorney Spotlight: Katie Herman
- Financial Advisors: Is a Past Customer Complaint on your BrokerCheck® Damaging Your Business? Consider Seeking an Expungement Under FINRA Rule 2080
- E-Signatures: The New Normal?
- Attorney Spotlight: Brian Niemczyk
- Attorney Spotlight: Kyle Vick
- Attorney Spotlight: Heidi Bassett
- Have you Received a Data Breach Incident Notice Letter from Advocate Aurora Health, McLaren Health Care or Intermountain Healthcare?
- Considering a Transfer on Death Deed? The Minnesota Court of Appeals says to think again.
- COVID-19 Scamming and Profiteering
- The Genius of Gratitude
- Flip or Flop: What to Know and Ask When Buying a House
- Seeking Paths to Lawyer Well-Being
- Federal Judge Voids Matching Exclusion – Good News for Homeowners Denied Coverage Under Exclusion
- King’s Day recalls litigation lore here
- Frank’s MSOP ruling extends Larson’s legacy
- What O’Bannon Means for NCAA’s Next Round of Litigation
- NCAA’s Latest Legal Nightmare May Be Most Important
- The perils of suing and being sued for fraud in commercial cases in Minnesota
Past Seminars
- Legal & Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2020
- 2019 Community Association Fall Seminar
- CLE: Millennials and Gen Xers Are in Your Jury – Are You Ready?
- 2019 Community Association Spring Seminar
- 2019 Community Association Spring Seminar
- Legal and Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2019
- Community Association Seminar Fall 2018
- Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
- New Overtime Rules Seminar 2016
- Second Saturday Divorce Seminar
- Community Association Seminar Fall 2016
- Revocable Living Trusts from Start to Finish
- Entertainment Law
- Revocable Trusts from A to Z
- Business Decisions You Can Bank On
- Cyberliability Insurance Session
- Intellectual Property – Armor for Entrepreneurs
- Small Business Series: Wage and Hour Issues
- Mastering Fiduciary Accounting Income
- Small Business Series: Succession Planning
- Drafting IRA Trusts
- Proactive vs. Reactive: Charitable Giving Seminar
- 2017 Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference
- Small Business Series: Intellectual Property
- Community Association Seminar Spring 2017
- Trusts From A to Z
- 2017 Probate & Trust Law Conference
- What Can You Do With Property Nobody Wants?
- How Not to Get Sued
- Estate Planning: The Ultimate Guide
- How To Get It Done: A Homeowners Guide
- Accommodation Requests Under the Fair Housing Act
- Small Business Series: Business Banking
- Legal and Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2017
- Commercial RE Seminar: Environmental Due Diligence
- ABA Property Insurance Law Spring CLE Conference
- Community Association Seminar Spring 2018
- Preventative Maintenance & Const. Defect Claims
- Single Member LLCs
- Revocable Living Trusts 101
- Trust Taxation: The Ultimate Guide
- Legal and Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2018
- Intellectual Property: Start to Finish
- 2017 Greater Mankato MHA Conference and Trade Show
- Community Association Seminar Fall 2017
- Drafting IRA Trusts
- Small Business Series: Non-Competes & More
- Rochester Community Association Seminar 2017
- What’s Your End Game? Succession Planning
- Handling the Sale of a Business
- “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Flooring Seminar