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About Us

We’re in the pursuit
of progress.

Our founders believed in putting clients first, culture second and paving our own path forward. We’ve been disrupting convention ever since. We bring perspective, insight and a whole lot of hustle to protecting and propelling your business. Through a culture of fresh thinking, we put the law to work.

It’s the Winthrop Way.

Experience the difference of big firm
expertise with small firm hustle and
responsiveness.

Company News

Benchmark Litigation 2022 Recognizes Winthrop & Weinstine as “Highly Recommended” 12 Attorneys also Listed as “Stars”

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — October 20, 2021. Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is pleased to announce that the firm has been listed as a “highly recommended” litigation firm in Benchmark Litigation, the only publication to focus exclusively on litigation in the United States. In addition, Benchmark recogni...

Thirty-Four Winthrop & Weinstine Attorneys Named to 2022 “Best Lawyers In America” List

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 19, 2021.  Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is pleased to announce that 34 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022, with four attorneys recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in their practices:

David Aafedt Re-Elected to Eighth Term as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 5, 2021. Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is pleased to announce that Shareholder, Practice Group Leader and firm Board member David Aafedt has been re-elected to his eighth term as Chair of the Board of Dire...
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Our Commitment to Diversity

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to building a diverse workforce of talented individuals who embody our mission to bring smart perspectives and practical outcomes to the law. At our core, we believe diversity and inclusion are table stakes and work each day to promote these values through a variety of initiatives, activities and organizations.

View our 2019 Annual Diversity Report

Our Community, Our Cause

Our Community, Our Cause

Attorneys and staff at Winthrop are involved in a variety of projects and activities that support and give back to the community in which we live and work. Our attorneys are encouraged to engage in pro bono opportunities that align with their strengths and values.

We also dedicate our time and energy to community-building programs such as food drives and youth mentoring, and contribute monetary donations to various charities and organizations.

A few initiatives near and dear to us include:
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Ronald McDonald House, STEP-UP Program, Suit Drive, United Way, Washburn Center for Children

Careers at Winthrop

Careers at Winthrop

We are a nimble force of creative problem solvers generating momentum for our clients. We’re collaborative, forward thinking and innovative in our approach to the law. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of creativity, support and enthusiasm for the work. Your entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to solving problems and passion for pushing the boundaries of the law will help elevate our purpose and generate results for our clients.

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Work with a team
that stands out
from the crowd.

Honors & Accolades

Winthrop & Weinstine Attorneys Recognized for 2020 Pro Bono Service

Ten attorneys have been named “North Star Lawyers” by the MSBA, celebrating attorneys who donated at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services in 2020.

Winthrop & Weinstine Ranks Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2021

Chambers USA lists six attorneys and three practice groups as leaders in its 2021 edition.

Winthrop & Weinstine Lawyers Honored as “Attorneys of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer

Four attorneys have been recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as “Attorneys of the Year” for their remarkable work in 2020.

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Ranks Twenty-Six Winthrop & Weinstine Practices in its “Best Law Firms” List

Winthrop & Weinstine was ranked nationally in the areas of Appellate Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Litigation – Banking & Finance.

Aimée Dayhoff and Tammera Diehm named Notable Women in Law by Twin Cities Business magazine

They are helping set legal precedents, winning cases of national significance, founding and managing firms, and mentoring the next wave of leaders—all while finding time to give back to their communities.