Burns & Hansen, P.A. is a distinguished Minneapolis-based law firm specializing in family law, civil litigation, and business law, recognized for its strong advocacy and personalized client service. The firm stands out for its team of highly experienced attorneys, several of whom have been selected for inclusion to Super Lawyers or named as Super Lawyers Rising Stars, reflecting their commitment to excellence and results-driven legal representation.
The firm adopts a client-first approach, providing one-on-one service tailored to each individual’s unique legal challenges, whether through aggressive negotiation or civil litigation. With expertise spanning divorce, business disputes, real estate transactions, and employment matters, they serve a diverse clientele including individuals, families, small businesses, contractors, and landlords throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Services Offered
- Divorce and separation
- Asset division
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Child support enforcement and modification
- Spousal maintenance (alimony)
- High net worth & complex divorce
- Modification of custody and parenting time
- Parent relocation
- Paternity
- Post-decree relief
- International child custody disputes (Hague Convention)
- Emergency family law situations
- Bankruptcy litigation
- Small-business bankruptcy
- Civil litigation
- Appeals
- Complex or multidistrict litigation
- Professional malpractice
- Contract disputes
- Business litigation
- Business dissolution
- Shareholder/partner disputes
- Unfair competition
- Business torts
- Contract drafting and review
- Partnership agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Small-business formation
- Business organization (buy/sell, mergers, divestiture)
- Banking & finance
- Loan workouts
- Trademark & copyright law
- UCC (Uniform Commercial Code)
- Employment litigation
- Employment contracts & policies
- Hiring, discipline & termination
- Noncompete agreements
- Severance agreements
- Whistleblower cases
- Real estate law
- Residential transactions
- Commercial real estate
- Mortgage and foreclosure options
- Deed in lieu
- Loan modifications
- Suing a lender
- Real estate litigation
- Condemnation & adverse possession
- Historic preservation
- Construction law
- Construction contracts
- Construction defects litigation
- Mechanic’s liens
- Legal representation for landlords
- Legal representation for property management companies
- Homeowners association law (HOA disputes, formation & consulting)
- Land use and zoning
- Estate planning and probate
- Estate administration and probate litigation
- Conservatorships
- Guardianships
- Fiduciary duties
Serving clients throughout the Minneapolis area and wider Twin Cities metro, the firm offers both virtual and in-person consultations, emphasizing accessibility and convenience for those facing complex legal challenges.
