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Hellmuth & Johnson A Minnesota Top 15 law firm, and a one-of-a-kind legal asset. We give every client everything we have. Count on us to understand exactly what you have at stake.

By any measure – from client retention and cases won, to Super Lawyers® accolades and our Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review rating – Hellmuth & Johnson provides the very highest quality legal representation to businesses, organizations and individuals in numerous jurisdictions, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, California and Iowa. Focusing on transactional law, litigation and appeals, our attorneys represent clients in practices ranging from construction, finance, business and real estate to estate planning and family law. In each of these areas we have earned a reputation for multidisciplinary expertise, unwavering ethical integrity and singular devotion to those who put their trust in us. These qualities form the foundation of Hellmuth & Johnson, enabling us to fulfill our mission to protect and advance our clients’ interests across the spectrum of their legal needs. As a leading firm with nationally respected practices, our arsenal is formidable indeed. We’re authorities in our fields, and well established at the crossroads of law and business. We think creatively, work collaboratively and act decisively. In combining the in-house assets of a large firm with the accessibility and flexibility of a smaller one, we have all the muscle you need without any of the fat. What truly sets Hellmuth & Johnson apart, however, is our personal investment in each client and our focus on cultivating long-term relationships to ensure you’re never left exposed. Know that we’ll guard your legal interests zealously, defend them aggressively, and pursue your objectives with every resource at our disposal. Our dedication not only makes Hellmuth & Johnson unique, it makes us your strongest possible advocate.

10/16/2026

You don’t need a massive law firm to get a big deal done right.

Hear why business owners and outside attorneys trust us with their most important transactions.

Close with confidence: https://hjlawfirm.com/mergers-acquisitions/

Finding the right location for a cannabis business in Minnesota involves more than finding a willing landlord. H&J attor...
10/15/2026

Finding the right location for a cannabis business in Minnesota involves more than finding a willing landlord. H&J attorney Darbie Blacksmith examines the importance of early due diligence and the legal pitfalls of standard commercial leases.

H&J attorney Brenda Sauro recently secured an arbitration award for home buyers in a dispute involving undisclosed moist...
10/14/2026

H&J attorney Brenda Sauro recently secured an arbitration award for home buyers in a dispute involving undisclosed moisture testing and property repairs. Read more about the case and its implications for real estate transactions.

Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Brenda Sauro recently secured a $276,000 arbitration award on behalf of the firm’s home buyer clients in a dispute

10/14/2026

After weeks of gathering documents, outlining claims, and formally serving papers, complete silence sets in. That waiting period is not a delay or lost momentum; it is standard court procedure. Under procedural rules, defendants typically receive 20 to 30 days simply to review the complaint, consult counsel, and draft an initial response or motion.

Behind the scenes, that quiet window is when litigators do the heaviest strategic lifting: anticipating defense arguments, locking down discovery, and preparing for the first wave of court hearings. In business disputes, quiet time is where leverage is built.

Connect with our litigation team to see how courtroom preparation drives results: https://hjlawfirm.com/litigate/

H&J attorney Cole Hickman highlights common estate planning mistakes, from delaying the process and relying solely on a ...
10/14/2026

H&J attorney Cole Hickman highlights common estate planning mistakes, from delaying the process and relying solely on a will to overlooking beneficiary designations and failing to update plans as life changes.

Having an estate plan, even an imperfect one, is usually better than having no plan at all. But an existing plan can still have serious flaws that defeat

H&J attorney Bryan Wiley discusses common types of commercial litigation, the risks businesses face when disputes arise,...
10/13/2026

H&J attorney Bryan Wiley discusses common types of commercial litigation, the risks businesses face when disputes arise, and how early legal guidance can help businesses navigate conflicts and protect their interests.

Commercial litigation refers to legal disputes involving businesses, organizations, partnerships, or individuals acting in a business capacity. These

We are pleased to welcome attorney Gregory Vichot to the firm as an associate in our Trusts & Estates practice group!
10/12/2026

We are pleased to welcome attorney Gregory Vichot to the firm as an associate in our Trusts & Estates practice group!

Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce attorney Gregory R. Vichot has joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice

Merging two companies as 50/50 partners sounds fair until leadership disagrees a year later.Deadlocks stall companies. T...
10/12/2026

Merging two companies as 50/50 partners sounds fair until leadership disagrees a year later.

Deadlocks stall companies. That is why real deal structuring is not just about closing, it is about locking down decision-making, tie-breakers, and dispute rules before the ink dries.

Learn how we structure long-term success: https://hjlawfirm.com/mergers-acquisitions/

Hostile emails and sudden legal threats are not background noise. They are the start of an active legal dispute.Waiting ...
10/08/2026

Hostile emails and sudden legal threats are not background noise. They are the start of an active legal dispute.

Waiting until a formal lawsuit arrives in the mail gives the other side weeks or months to build a one-sided paper trail, calculate damages, and take control of the narrative. Preparing for trial the moment a dispute surfaces flips the leverage back, lowers overall costs, and creates opportunities to resolve matters before a claim ever reaches a courtroom.

Want to learn more about how our litigation team handles high-stakes disputes? Visit https://hjlawfirm.com/litigate/ contact us today.

H&J attorney Emily Fox Williams joined her clients, Ken and Karen Wentworth of Hobo Inc., for their 10th Annual Oktoberf...
10/07/2026

H&J attorney Emily Fox Williams joined her clients, Ken and Karen Wentworth of Hobo Inc., for their 10th Annual Oktoberfest! Hellmuth & Johnson was happy to support the celebration with custom b**r steins.

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8050 W 78th Street
Edina, MN
55439

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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