Winthrop & Weinstine Ranks Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2016
Minneapolis – May 27, 2016 — Chambers USA , one of the world’s leading guides to the legal profession, lists five Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., attorneys and two practice groups as leaders in its 2016 edition. The London-based Chambers has become widely accepted in recent years as the standard for legal distinction, both in the U.S. and around the globe.
The firm was recognized for its expertise in General Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law.
Commercial Litigation: The firm is “known for its commercial litigation practice offering experience in product liability, employment litigation, shareholder disputes, fraud and white-collar crime.”
Real Estate: This team’s broad practice is “well known for its experience assisting investors and developers with federal tax credit matters.”
In addition, five Winthrop & Weinstine lawyers were recognized as “Leaders in Their Field” for their work in Minnesota, placing them at the top of their practice areas:
| Name | Band |
Practice |
| Timothy M. Barnett | 4 | Corporate/M&A |
| Thomas H. Boyd | 1 | Litigation: Appellate |
| Jon J. Hoganson | 3 | Real Estate |
| Todd B. Urness | 3 | Real Estate |
| Robert R. Weinstine | 1 | Litigation: General Commercial |
Tim Barnett
Tim is corporate and transactional counsel to national, regional, and local companies in the construction, manufacturing, software development and licensing, real estate, quick service restaurants, and franchised business industries. Blending his legal and CPA backgrounds, he counsels on complex transactions, including acquisitions and sales, venture capital investments, strategic alliances, and debt and equity financings.
Tom Boyd
Tom’s practice includes general business litigation, estate and trust matters, employment, eminent domain and land use, products liability, and insurance coverage disputes.
Jon Hoganson
Jon is a shareholder practicing in the areas of banking, real estate and general corporate law. In addition to representing numerous financial and institutional lenders, Jon has also acted as developer’s counsel in connection with the acquisition, development, financing, leasing and sale of all types of commercial real estate holdings.
Todd Urness
Todd advises owners, developers, investors, banks, syndicators, and other financial or lending institutions on complex real estate development and finance issues, including tax exempt bonds, tax increment financing, tax credits, joint venture and partnership matters, and governmental subsidies. He focuses on multifamily housing development and finance, including rental and for-sale housing, as well as commercial and mixed-use facilities.
Robert Weinstine
Mr Weinstine is a nationally known trial attorney securing some of the largest awards in Minnesota business history. A Founding Partner, Mr Weinstine has been key in building a successful, dynamic law firm and the top-notch litigation department for which Winthrop & Weinstine is kno
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