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Jeffrey W Coleman

Jeffrey W Coleman

USA 2026

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Provided by Coleman & Erickson, LLC

USA

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Professional Liability Defense

Concrete Construction

General Business Law, Including Insurance and Coverage

Professional Memberships

• American Concrete Institute

• American Bar Association

• ABA Forum on Construction Law

• Minnesota State Bar Association

• Minnesota State Bar Association – Construction Litigation Section

• Minnesota Corporate Counsel Association

• Minnesota Concrete Council

• American Society of Civil Engineers

Publications

Jeffrey W. Coleman is the author of Legal Issues in Concrete Construction, a leading industry reference examining the legal, contractual, risk management, and liability issues that arise in concrete construction projects. First published in 2004 and expanded in a second edition in 2014, the book combines practical legal analysis with technical construction expertise, providing guidance for contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, owners, and attorneys. Drawing upon Mr. Coleman’s unique experience as both a structural engineer and construction attorney, the publication has become a respected resource for understanding the complex legal and business challenges associated with concrete construction.

Education

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

1976

Iowa State University

Master of Science, Structural Engineering

1977

William Mitchell College of Law

JD

1984

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Construction - Minnesota

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Individual Editorial

Jeffrey Coleman enjoys a stellar reputation for his construction practice, which spans advising on contract negotiations to defending design professionals in high-value defect claims. He is widely renowned as the market leader in matters relating to concrete construction.

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Minnesota

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