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briefing papers
- 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
- Minnesota Legislature Enacts Changes to Underground Safety Laws
announcements
- 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
- Dean Thomson selected as a 2024 Minnesota Icon honoree by Finance and Commerce
- Fabyanske Firm Sues to Protect Integrity of Minneapolis Procurements
- How Race-Based Admissions Preferences being Deemed Unconstitutional May Impact the DBE Program
Fabyanske Ranked Highest (Band 1) Chambers 2020
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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 “Esteemed for its dedicated construction group, which brings deep industry insight to disputes, contract negotiations and planning issues. Represents diverse participants from the public and private sectors, including design professionals, insurers and subcontractors. Frequently acts on large-scale regional and national projects. Numerous attorneys within the team are well known in the sector, having been appointed to leadership roles at a variety of industry bodies.”
Ranked Lawyers:
Dean Thomson (Band 1 Construction Law)
Kyle Hart (Band 1 Construction Law)
Jesse Orman (Band 3 Construction Law)
Mark Becker (Band 3 Construction Law)
Rory Duggan (Band 4 Real Estate Law)
Described as “the best in Minnesota,” Dean Thomson wins praise from all corners of the market for his impressive construction practice. “I trust his judgment implicitly and his talents are second to none in the industry,” comments one interviewee. Another reports: “He has an in-depth knowledge of construction litigation and insurance and knows how to communicate well with clients.”
Kyle Hart has extensive experience representing general contractors in litigation. One impressed client remarks: “I value his advice and work and consider him to be one of the premier construction attorneys in the entire Midwest.” A market source adds: “He has so much experience and knowledge, I don’t how he stays on top of so much but it is amazing. He knows his way around cases so well.”
Jesse Orman has a wide-ranging construction practice which covers the drafting and negotiation of contracts, as well as representing clients in litigation. He counts materials suppliers and design professionals among his clients.
Mark Becker is described by one peer as “a fountain of construction knowledge and information.“ He has extensive experience representing owners, contractors and design professionals in both contentious and noncontentious matters.
Rory Duggan has a wide-reaching national practice. He represents financial institutions in real estate and construction financing. “I love working with him,” says one interviewee, who adds: “He always finds a way to get a deal done.”.
To view the Chamber’s ranking page click here.