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Taft

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Minnesota


Taft

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About

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Taft’s real estate attorneys are at the forefront of emerging trends and issues impacting the real estate industry. From technological advancements to economic shifts, we have the understanding and informed perspective about the challenges and opportunities clients face and deliver timely, thoughtful counsel to navigate the complexities of an evolving industry.

Leveraging our size, skills, breadth, and depth of knowledge, we help our clients mitigate risks and avoid obstacles while delivering results in a timely, cost-effective manner. We bring real-world practical experience and offer a wide range of real estate-related services.

We represent a variety of national and regional developers, property owners, institutional and private investors, buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, construction contractors, and brokers.

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Real Estate - Minnesota

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Taft has an expert real estate group noted for its prominent commercial transactional capabilities, as well as its experience in land use matters and construction law issues. It is highly regarded for its real estate finance and lending strengths, and maintains a fine track record for its work with real estate investment funds. The firm is also recognized for its adept handling of restructuring transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Taft assisted Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity with the purchase of residential properties.

Strengths

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  • Taft knows us very well. They are accessible, experienced and smart.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Julie Drewes
    Band 2Julie Drewes

    Julie Drewes

    Julie Drewes primarily focuses on sales and purchases of property, as well as property finance. She frequently acts for developers and investment funds.
    • Julie is a wonderful person and an exceptional legal talent. We consider her both a colleague and a friend.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Thomas Bray
    Band 3Thomas Bray

    Thomas Bray

    Thomas Bray regularly represents clients of all sizes in the acquisition, sale and development of residential projects.

Ranked Individuals at Taft (2)

Minnesota

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