USA Guide 2026 : Minnesota
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Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Dorsey’s Construction and Design practice group is unique in the region as it brings together the largest group of attorneys practicing in one or more areas of construction and design law. The group is known for
Geographic reach: While we regularly handle commercial construction matters that typify the practices of other Twin Cities firms, it is the more complex industrial projects that bring our expertise into focus. We are selected for major projects by the largest contractors and project owners in the state, the region, and the world.
Support for all project phases: Our attorneys provide litigation, project planning, formation advice and solutions to owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, lenders, investors, manufacturers, agencies, sureties and insurers.
Representative projects:
Of recent note is the group's handling of a dispute arises out of the design and construction of the $2 billion Longview Power Plant, located in West Virginia. Dorsey client Kvaerner North America recovered more than $20 million from project insurer Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. for property damage caused by Kvaerner’s welding subcontractor, WACHS.
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Dorsey & Whitney maintains a strong reputation in construction, representing a broad range of owners, developers, contractors and engineers, and offering significant transactional experience and trial expertise. The team is able to manage all aspects of large industrial projects, including power plants, bridges and water treatment centers. Its strong regional presence is complemented by strength across the country and abroad.
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Dorsey & Whitney assisted ArchKey and Parsons Electric with a replacement campus for Essentia Healthcare, which is valued at around USD1 billion.
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Dorsey & Whitney is good at knowing its clients very well and tailoring the service to meet clients' needs.
Dorsey is very knowledgeable and provides consistent guidance.
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Eric's presence and manner of work are incredibly confident and reassuring. He is brilliant and personable, and provides a steady, calm service even when things are going tough.
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