Minnesota Lawyers
Hennepin County Law Firm
Patrick Burns & Associates is a law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, construction firms and small lenders in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. Our clients have initial and ongoing access to the partners of the firm — proven trial lawyers with focused knowledge in diverse areas of the law.
We deliver quality legal counsel at competitive rates and provide a free initial consultation for all legal matters. Follow the links below for more about our full suite of practice areas:
Crisis Legal Management
Crisis Management - Clients often find themselves feeling like they need an experienced attorney when its too late. Our attorneys have worked with clients who need an attorney immediately. If a situation develops where you need to meet with an attorney immediately, we are available to assist. Some of the best results we have obtained for our clients have occurred during the middle of a crisis.
Litigation and Appeals
Civil Litigation — From simple contract disputes to complex litigation — whether you are suing or being sued — we provide both courtroom advocacy and alternative dispute resolution.
Civil Appeals — Our accomplished appellate attorneys can appeal adverse outcomes of civil trials and hearings, whether state or federal.
Divorce and Family Law
Please visit our Family Law website for more information about our established practice in divorce, property division, child custody and related issues.
Consumer Bankruptcy
To explore debt relief or avoid foreclosure and other creditor actions through Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, please visit our Bankruptcy website.
Business Law
Business Organization — the proper foundations for starting or reorganizing a company
Business and Commercial Law — comprehensive counsel for the ongoing needs of our corporate and commercial clients
- Business Contract drafting and review
- Business Transactions (buy-sell, mergers, divestiture)
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Business Litigation — aggressive, cost-conscious advocacy in court or negotiations
- Contract Disputes
- Shareholder or Partner Disputes
- Business Dissolution
- Unfair Competition and Other Torts
Trademark and Copyright Law — establishing and enforcing intellectual property rights
Real Estate, Land Use and Homeowners Associations
Real Estate Law — experienced representation for transactions and property rights
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Transactions
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes and Eviction
- Mortgage Solutions and Foreclosure
- Land Use and Zoning
- Condemnation or Adverse Possession
- Real Estate Litigation
Homeowners Association Law — counsel to townhome and condominium associations
Construction Law and Litigation
Construction Law — industry knowledge and effective advocacy for builders or property owners
Banking Law
Banking and Finance — legal counsel to community banks and credit unions
- Loan Workouts (representing borrowers or lenders)
Wills and Estates
Estate Planning and Probate — individualized wills and trusts, powers of attorney, estate administration and probate litigation
To arrange a free consultation, call our St. Louis Park law office at 952-232-5991 or 866-291-4854, or contact us online.




