Joseph M. Barnett
Joe Barnett is an experienced litigator with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in both Minnesota and North Dakota. He joined Hellmuth & Johnson’s litigation practice in 2012 and has focused his practice in real estate, construction, probate, and business law. Joe assists his clients with a variety of legal issues including:
- Complex multiparty litigation
- Commercial disputes, including real estate conflicts, business disputes, probate matters, and negligence actions
- Construction disputes, including construction defect matters and liens
- Business law and litigation
- Insurance claim matters
- Trust, will, and probate litigation
- Land use, mineral rights, and real estate disputes
Joe’s construction practice involves the representation of a significant number of clients faced with construction defect allegations or claims, as well as representing property owners and community associations in claims for property damage. He helps his clients efficiently and successfully navigate complex legal issues to achieve favorable results. “Handling complex litigation involving numerous parties requires a broad range of abilities and experience because every case is unique,” explains Joe. “It’s my job to anticipate the unexpected and to navigate those issues to my client’s best advantage.”
Joe has successfully handled matters in various state courts, arbitrations, Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the Minnesota Supreme Court. He has also appeared in hundreds of mediations in jurisdictions throughout the Midwest to resolve cases prior to trial.
In 2011 and 2013, Joe was named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Recognition on this list is based upon peer designation and is only awarded to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Star selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors; only 2.5% of attorneys in Minnesota are chosen each year.
Joe is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, United States District for the District of North Dakota and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Circuit.
Assistant
- Paula L. Johnson
- [email protected]
- Phone: 952-460-9213
Experience
- Obtained a directed verdict for Glacial Ridge in a case involving allegedly defective road pavers installed by the client
- Obtained a defense verdict on a claim exceeding $1 million for work on a prominent Minneapolis building and monetary award on a counterclaim against Mortenson Construction for unpaid work on behalf of Central Roofing
- Obtained partial summary judgment against the State of North Dakota in a case involving an unconstitutional law affecting mineral rights and royalty payments
- Obtained a judgment in favor of John Koppi d/b/a Arbor Barber in a lien action involving removal of tornado damaged trees on a large property
- Obtained a harassment restraining order in favor of Meadow Creek Condominiums against a unit owner that was defaming the board of directors online and successfully defended the restraining order at the Minnesota Court of Appeals
- Obtained summary judgment dismissing claims against a large Minnesota contractor and its owner in his individual capacity
- Obtained numerous judgments and settlements on behalf of homeowners against contractors for defective workmanship
- Obtained numerous settlements against insurance companies involving coverage disputes
- Successfully resolved numerous business and property disputes through mediation and direct negotiations, saving clients from expensive litigation
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Affiliations
- Admitted to the Minnesota State and Minnesota Supreme Court Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit.
- Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Sixth District Bar Association, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and Defense Research Institute.
Community
- Participated in the Rosalie E. Wahl Moot Court Competition, and completed two courses at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
Honors & Awards
- Named by Super Lawyer magazine to its 2011 and 2013 Minnesota Rising Stars list of attorneys, a roster that includes only 2.5% of young lawyers from the state.
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