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Tim Hassett practices in the areas of real estate, construction and business law. He is a frequent lecturer and author on construction, real estate and business topics for legal, construction and real estate associations. He has significant experience in construction law, real estate development and sales and extensive background in real estate related litigation. He is a Fellow at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, a Past Chairman of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Real Estate Section, a Certified Real Property Law Specialist, and a member of the Real Property Law Specialist Certification Board. Tim Hassett was recently named among the Best Lawyers in America 2011. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Mr. Hassett is also experienced in appellate practice, having represented clients in both Minnesota and Wisconsin Appellate Courts and has successfully handled twelve appellate cases.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Construction Law
- Commercial Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Development Law
- Business Organizations and Transactional
- Litigation
- Appellate Law Cases
- Real Estate, Business and Construction Litigation
Education
- J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude, 1981
- B.A., University of St. Thomas, cum laude, 1976
Bar Admission
- State of Minnesota
- State of Wisconsin
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- United States District Court
- United States Tax Court
Professional Certifications, Awards and Designations
- Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
- Real Property Law Specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association
- Super Lawyer®, Minnesota Law & Politics
- Who's Who in American Law
- Rated "AV" (highest rating) by Martindale Hubbell Legal Director
- Best Lawyers in America 2011
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Real Property Council, Minnesota State Bar Association, Chairman (2004-2005), Member (1994 – 2006)
- Legislative Committee, Minnesota State Bar Association, Member (1990 – 1994)
- Minnesota Real Property Law Specialist Certification Board Council, Board Member (2007-present)
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Real Estate Section, Chairman (1988); Co-Chair (2001-2002)
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member of Business Law, Real Property Law and Construction Law Sections
- Wisconsin State Bar Association, Member of Real Estate Law, Business Law and Construction/Public Contracting Sections
Legal Publications
Tim Hassett has published over 50 articles on various real estate, business and construction law topics. He is a co-editor of the Minnesota Real Estate Deskbook, published by Minnesota CLE. He has also published articles in the Minnesota Real Estate Law Journal, The Minnesota Builder Magazine and in the Builders Digest. He is co-author of the Summary Guide to Construction Defect Claims, published by Minnesota CLE.
Speaking Engagements
Tim Hassett has taught over 30 seminars on real estate, construction and business law topics and has presented seminars on behalf of Minnesota CLE, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, the Builders Association of Minnesota, Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, Southern Twin Cities Association of REALTORS®, St. Croix Valley Home Builders Association, Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, Minnesota Multi-Family Housing Association, and Minneapolis Association of REALTORS®.
The following list highlights some of the courses he has taught:
- The Intersection of Law and Green Building
- 2009 Real Estate Webcast Series (Minnesota CLE - Course Chairman)
- Co-Presenter of Green Buildings and Green Certification
- Representing Builders and Developers in Troubled Times (Minnesota CLE - Course Chairman)
- Corporate Counsel Institute: The Lease, Sale and Development of Real Estate
- Co-Presenter of Minnesota CLE Seminar Tax Issues in the Sale and Development of Real Estate
- The Basics of Buying, Selling and Developing Commercial Property (Minnesota CLE -Course Chairman)
- Business Entity Selection in Real Estate
- Options for the Purchase of Commercial Real Estate
- Buying and Selling Commercial Real Estate (Minnesota CLE - Course Chairman)
- The Measure of Damages in Construction Cases
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