Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2023 Lists

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that 22 lawyers have been recognized in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. Since first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. The following 13 […]

Attorney Karl Tsuchiya Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that Karl M. Tsuchiya has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Estate Planning practice group. Tsuchiya’s practice will focus on estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate law, landlord/tenant law, homeowners associations, and business formation & development. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, he […]

Attorney Darbie Smith Joins Hellmuth & Johnson

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that Darbie A. Smith has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Smith’s practice will focus on real estate, business and corporate law. Before joining the firm, Smith handled a significant amount of landlord tenant, fair housing, and subsidized housing matters. She has represented clients at all levels […]

Blake Nelson Named Real Estate Lawyer of the Year

Hellmuth & Johnson partner Blake Nelson was named “Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” at the Minnesota Real Estate Journal’s 2022 Real Estate Awards. The award recognized Nelson’s numerous accomplishments in the real estate industry from the past year, which included representing clients in more than $500 million of construction and real estate transactions, where […]

Nancy Polomis Interviewed by CNN to Explain New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lender Requirements for Condominium and Cooperative Projects Following the Condominium Collapse in Surfside Florida

In the CNN Business article, Why this recent change just made it harder to buy or sell an apartment, Hellmuth & Johnson Partner Nancy Polomis shares her insights on the new rules rolled out earlier this year by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The new rules are intended to address concerns about aging building infrastructure in […]

Heidi Bassett Featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Law “Table of Experts” Panel

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) has published a “Table of Experts” panel discussion on the topic women in law, featuring Hellmuth & Johnson partner Heidi Bassett. When asked about the pandemic and what strategies helped her  persevere through these unprecedented times, Bassett responded, “In general, I found that self-awareness helped me persevere the most. While the […]

Nancy Polomis Discusses Short Term Rentals with MinnPost

Hellmuth & Johnson Real Estate and HOA attorney Nancy Polomis was interviewed by MinnPost regarding short-term rentals and their regulations. Edina’s ban on short-term rentals has been on the books for decades, while Eagan passed a ban in 2018. While much of the buzz around short-term rentals has passed with large cities like Minneapolis, St. […]

Hellmuth & Johnson Welcomes Attorney Ethan Malark to the Firm

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce that attorney Ethan W. Malark has joined the firm as an associate in the Business & Corporate law group. Malark’s practice focuses on business and corporate law and real estate law. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in a variety of industries- including logistics, sales, excavating, and […]