Developing Legal Strategies To Achieve Pragmatic Goal-Driven Outcomes

Joe Lawder

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Areas of Experience

  • Business Formation and Entity Selection
  • Merger and Acquisition Advice and Litigation
  • Intellectual Property, Trade Secret and Asset Protection
  • Contract Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Creditor’s Rights and Loan/Collateral Workouts
  • Bankruptcy Recovery
  • Land use, zoning, title issues, compliance and property rights
  • Construction defect and property misrepresentation litigation
  • General civil and tort mediation, arbitration and litigation
  • Judgment Enforcement and Collection
  • Employment Law
  • Warranty Litigation
  • Fraud Claims
  • Probate, Estate and Trust Advice, Administration and Disputes
  • Legal and Accounting Malpractice
  • Class Actions
  • Federal Tort Claims and Benefits
  • Liability Defense
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Civil Rights Claims
  • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Aviation Law

Joe's mission is to achieve client's goals and generate value with practical and efficient solutions to their legal problems. Joe listens closely to his clients, learning their business and concerns, then deploys his incisive analytical ability and honed advocacy skills to deliver results. Joe continuously analyzes and advises his clients on cost-benefit to determine alternative courses of action and moderate expense. Joe aims to resolve problems early-on with a value building approach but, if it comes to litigation, he offers straightforward advice on settlement or will zealously try the case.

Legal problems do not usually manifest under a discreet category. They often emerge disguised as one type of problem but spread into different areas. Joe’s breadth of experience provides an unparalleled ability to prevent, contain or harness a situation for the best interest of his clients. 

Education

  • Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
    • J.D. - 1992
  • Marquette University
    • B.S. - 1988
    • Major: Accounting

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin
  • Missouri
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Serves as a Conciliation Court Referee in Dakota County, Minnesota

Past Positions

  • Lindquist & Vennum, LLP, 2007 to 2017, Partner
  • Rider Bennett, LLP, 1996 to 2007, Partner
  • State of Missouri, Assistant Attorney General, 1993 to 1996
  • Missouri Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk, 1992 to 1993

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
  • Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
  • Experimental Aircraft Association, Member

Credentials

  • Real Property Specialist certified by Minnesota State Bar
  • CPA Certificate (Inactive)