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briefing papers
- Potential Pitfalls in Paid Leave: More Independent Contractor Confusion?
- The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for U.S. Companies
- Performance Specifications and the Non-Delegable Duty: The Pitfalls of Design Delegation for Contractors and Design Professionals Alike
- Fabyanske Firm Sues to Protect Integrity of Minneapolis Procurements
- How Race-Based Admissions Preferences being Deemed Unconstitutional May Impact the DBE Program
announcements
- Dean Thomson and Mark Becker Will be Speaking at the 2025 Minnesota Construction Summit
- Dean Thomson was selected by Finance and Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer’s 2024 ICON Honors
- Potential Pitfalls in Paid Leave: More Independent Contractor Confusion?
- The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for U.S. Companies
- Congratulations to Hugh Brown for being appointed to the Steering Committee of Division 10 of the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law
Fabyanske Ranked Highest (Band 1) Chambers 2015
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Once again, Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. has been ranked as a Band 1 Construction Law Firm in Minnesota by the well recognized Chambers professional rating service. Here’s what Chambers has to say about FWHT:
The team is known as a “Construction and real estate boutique noted for its exceptional knowledge and experience of the industry. Particularly recognized for its work on behalf of developers, subcontractors and designers.”
Ranked Lawyers:
Marvin Fabyanske (Senior Statesmen Construction Law)
Kyle Hart (Band 2 Construction Law)
Gregory Spalj (Band 2 Construction Law)
Dean Thomson (Band 1 Construction Law)
Mark Westra (Band 1 Real Estate Law)
Senior statesman Marvin Fabyanske is a luminary in the Minnesota construction Bar, whose wide-ranging practice is highly regarded by his peers.
Kyle Hart is experienced in litigation construction cases and maintains a strong reputation in arbitration and mediation.
Gregory Spalj specializes in construction disputes. “He uses his business acumen to provide us with better advice, and he specializes in construction law so you don’t bring him many scenarios he hasn’t seen,” an appreciative client notes.
Dean Thomson’s construction practice touches on both transactions and litigation, and he has notable expertise in architectural and engineering liability. “He is very knowledgeable, articulate and strategizes well,” reports one impressed commentator.
Mark Westra is a respected transactional lawyer who has notable experience not just in commercial real estate, but in zoning and land use as well. He is particularly sought after for his expertise in matters concerning office, industrial and residential properties.