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Minnesota Construction Law

Henningson & Snoxell construction law attorneys represent parties involved in construction projects and related disputes. Our clients range in size from small family-owned businesses to large publicly held companies, including general contractors, subcontractors, owners and developers, as well as lenders.

We represent general contractors, subcontractors, developers, banks, owners, materials suppliers, and construction clients throughout the Twin Cities and the Northwest Metro including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maple Grove, Albertville, Anoka, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Champlin, Dayton, Medina, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Rogers, St. Cloud, St. Michael, Wayzata and other communities in the counties of Hennepin, Ramsey, Wright, Anoka, and Sherburne.

Our construction law attorneys provide a wide range of services to our clients including:

Litigation and construction dispute resolution
Boundary line disputes
Change orders
Collection related issues
Commercial, retail and residential developments
Condemnation law and takings
Construction projects
Construction contracts
Condominium and townhouse associations
Design defect and breach of contract issues
Environmental law
Foreclosure proceedings
Fraud and forgery matters
Insurance subrogation
Loan workouts and forbearance agreements
Mechanic’s lien foreclosures
Mechanic's lien representation
Mechanic’s lien preparation, service and filing
Performance issues
Property acquisition
Regulatory compliance
Secured creditor remedies
Title examination and title insurance, and resolution of title problems
Water infiltration, mold, and other construction related disputes
Zoning, land use, conditional use permits, and variances

Craig Dokken, our Construction Law Department Chair, concentrates his practice in commercial transactions and litigation, including construction law and financing, working with contractors, subcontractors, developers, and lenders. Minnesota Law & Politics magazine has named Craig a Rising Star, as well as a Super Lawyer, a designation reserved for only 5 percent of the total lawyers in the State.

Steve Graffunder has been a Real Property Law Specialist certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association since 1991. Minnesota Law & Politics magazine has named Steve a Super Lawyer, a designation reserved for only 5 percent of the total lawyers in the State.

We have extensive experience working with clients in the construction industry and stay abreast of issues affecting the industry to best serve and meet the needs of our clients. The firm is an active member of several of the leading real estate and construction associations, including the Suburban Northwest Builders Association, Builders Association of Minnesota, Wright County Economic Development Partnership, and Minnesota Real Estate Exchangers.

Construction law clients may also benefit from our work in related areas, such as:

For further information about how we may assist you with your Minnesota construction law needs, please contact us today.