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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 2023
Category | Announcements
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)
Mark Becker (Band 1 Construction Law)
Jesse Orman (Band 3 Construction Law)
Rory Duggan (Band 3 Real Estate Law)
Julia Douglass (Up and Coming)
Dean Thomson is a highly respected figure in the construction space, with experience in arbitration and litigation. “Dean is great at speaking through complex issues and then developing effective strategies. He’s very well respected in the community. He’s an excellent lawyer.“
Kyle Hart has extensive experience representing general contractors in litigation, and is also active on arbitration matters. “Kyle Hart is attentive, responsive and knowledgeable.“
Mark Becker Mark Becker has extensive experience representing owners, contractors and design professionals in both contentious and noncontentious matters. “He is incredibly intelligent and knows the industry 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. “Jesse is a very capable attorney and an excellent litigator.” “He is efficient and knowledgeable.“
Rory Duggan has a wide-reaching national practice. He represents financial institutions in real estate and construction financing. “He’s an excellent lawyer who is really respected.“
Julia Douglass wins praise for her representation of clients from the construction sector in a variety of disputes. “Julie is an absolute pro and one of our favorite construction attorneys.”
To view the Chamber’s ranking page click here.