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"My clients, whether they be individual property owners, businesses, or families, know that I am their advocate and that I will work hard to make sure their voices are heard and that my clients are always cognizant of the economics of their cases. I think that it is important for every client to seriously consider the economic costs and benefits of every dispute. I present their stories to the opposing party, the court, the appraisal panel, and the jury in a way that is both compelling and unassailable."

Focused on the Industry. Patrick’s practice has been dedicated to construction law for more than 15 years, representing clients on all sides of the construction industry. Since 2000 he has focused his practice on complex construction cases and arbitrations, representing contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, sureties, design professionals, and other businesses, in matters regarding both public and private construction projects, including highway/heavy, industrial and commercial construction.. Patrick also has a significant practice representing residential homeowners in construction defect and non-disclosure cases. Patrick sits on the governing council for the Construction Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association and has served as President and a Board Member of the Minnesota Construction Association.. Trusted Business Advisor. Patrick regularly represents contractors and subcontractors seeking to avoid disputes through pro-active contract reviews, and frequently assists his clients with the drafting and negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, and other project documents for contractors, builders, and homeowners alike. He has acted as both a counselor and advocate on matters involving government contracting and procurement compliance, contractual issues and surety work. As a trusted business advisor Patrick has drafted articles of incorporation and organization, teaming agreements, joint ventures for his construction clients and advised them on other business and real estate matters.. Experienced in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Patrick has represented construction law clients before the federal, state, and bankruptcy courts located throughout the Midwest, including in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota, at both the trial and appellate levels. Patrick has tried and litigated cases involving construction defects, mechanic’s liens, performance and payment bonds in commercial, industrial, and residential construction disputes of all sizes. Patrick regularly appears in mediations and arbitrations in those same states, and conducts mediation and arbitration as a qualified neutral on the Minnesota Courts’ roster. He is a frequent author and lecturer to attorney and industry audiences alike.

As an associate at Hellmuth & Johnson, Kurt focuses primarily on civil litigation, including construction defects, construction law, business and commercial law, insurance and real estate.. He got his start at a small firm in central Washington, handling everything from divorces to felony criminal cases. After practicing law in Oregon, Washington and Montana, Kurt eventually found his way to a products liability and insurance practice group at a large midwestern law firm.. Today the lion’s share of Kurt’s work relates to construction defects litigation on behalf of individual homeowners, associations, and other property owners and management entities. In addition, he has extensive experience in general business and real estate litigation.. “My clients and cases are diverse, but certain things are true across the board,” says Kurt. “All cases, for example, require thorough preparation. It’s critically important to understand the details of every dispute, from the legal and engineering issues to the personalities of all the parties.. “It’s also essential never to lose sight of the stakes for one’s client. Since a home or property is often one’s biggest asset, every case demands aggressive advocacy.”

As a founding partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, David has been adding value for clients since the firm’s inception, representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation, creditor’s remedies, banking and financial institutions law, real estate, and community association law.. “Whether it’s a commercial transaction or litigation, the pleasure of my job comes from using my skills not just to achieve the desired results, but to go beyond them,” says David. His record of success has earned him the trust of clients throughout the business community, including small, medium and large businesses of all kinds.  It has also made him a sought-after speaker and lecturer on topics in his practice areas, and won him recognition outside the legal realm.  David works with a diverse group of businesses, primarily assisting in the real estate, corporate, collection/creditor remedies, banking and finance arena.  David also represents a large number of condominium and townhouse associations.