Experienced Minnesota Lawyers
Full Service in Every Sense of the Word
The law firm of Patrick Burns & Associates is built on a model of direct access to experienced and aggressive trial lawyers. With diverse strengths in many areas of the law, our accomplished legal team provides solid counsel and fierce courtroom representation for nearly any legal issue.
Our core clients are individuals, families and small to mid-size businesses in Hennepin County, across the Twin Cities, and throughout the country. We are known for our passionate representation, demonstrated results and attentive, responsive service. As a small firm, we can deliver quality legal services at competitive rates and maintain close relationships with our clients.
Knowledgeable Advice and Powerful Advocacy
Founding attorney Patrick Burns had built an established practice in real estate, family law and general litigation when he joined forces in 2009 with proven litigators Erik Hansen and Bart Gernander, both of whom have earned recognition as "Rising Stars" by Minnesota Law and Politics.
As a team, each attorney at Patrick Burns & Associates provides a comprehensive menu of legal services. Our practice covers every facet of business law and litigation, every aspect of real estate, and addresses legal issues in the personal lives of our clientele, including debt relief, foreclosure, divorce, estate planning and civil lawsuits. We also have a robust practice in both civil and civil appeals.
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Our clients include businesses and banks, developers and construction contractors, landlords and employers as well as individuals, families and homeowner associations. Our reputation on behalf of a nucleus clientele in Minneapolis and the West Metro has introduced us to new clients throughout the Twin Cities region statewide Minnesota as well as throughout the country and the world.
Thoughtful Yet Forceful Representation
When you go all the way downtown and pay top rate to one of the big firms, it's likely your case will be handed off to an associate or paralegal. At Patrick Burns & Associates, a senior attorney is intimately involved in your legal matter. Our attorneys have handled complex litigation in state and federal venues, represented Fortune 500 companies, and argued appeals before the highest courts. We don't escalate disputes to pad our fees, but we never shy away from litigation to protect our clients' interests, regardless of how big the adversary or who is representing them.
Whether you are planning for the future or need help for an acute legal crisis, we take action to protect our clients and create an avenue for a positive outcome. Contact us today for a free initial consultation at 952-232-5991, toll free at 866-291-4854 or by e-mail. We strive to return all calls promptly or within 24 hours.




