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Education
J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2001B.A., Hamline University, cum laude, 1998
Practice Areas
- Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Property and Liability Insurance Claims
- Surety Claims and Workouts
- Public Bidding and Procurement
- Architectural and Engineering Liability
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
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Practice Areas
- Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Property and Liability Insurance Claims
- Surety Claims and Workouts
- Public Bidding and Procurement
- Architectural and Engineering Liability
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Real Estate Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
Representative Cases
Damages: Breach of contract judgment recovering lost benefit of bargain and lost profit damages in excess of $4 million..
Successfully foreclosed a $1.3 million mechanic’s lien on behalf of general contractor, including the recovery of all attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements..
Obtained a zero defense jury verdict involving alleged breach of a broker’s contract with claimed damages in excess of $750,000.
Represented contractors in disputes with city, counties, state agencies, and the federal government regarding payment, differing site conditions, delay claims, disruption claims, and other claims for payment.
Represented numerous owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in drafting and negotiating contracts for various types of project delivery systems, including:
- Construction contracts
- Subcontracts
- Design-build agreements
- Construction disbursement agreements
- Indemnity agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Termination agreements
- Assignment agreements
- Arbitration agreements
- Settlement agreements
Represented contractors and owners related to mechanic's lien claims and other claims for payment.
Represented contractors and owners related to claims of defective work.
Represented contractors in claims against subcontractors; and subcontractors in claims against contractors.
Represented contractors and owners in claims seeking coverage under general liability insurance policies.
Represented contractors in connection with bid protest claims.
Represented designers and owners related to claims of defective design.
Professional Organizations and Achievements
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Member of Governing Council, Construction Law Section
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
- Forum Committee on the Construction Industry
- Section of Litigation
Named a Minnesota Law & Politics "Rising Star" in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
Judicial Clerkship
Law Clerk, Hon. Marian Blank Horn, United States Court of Federal Claims, 2001-2003Admissions
State of Minnesota
United States District Court, Minnesota
United States Court of Federal Claims
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Matthew T. Collins | Shareholder
mcollins@fwhtlaw.com
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EducationJ.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2001B.A., Hamline University, cum laude, 1998 Contact
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800 LaSalle Avenue Suite 1900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (ph.) 612 359 7600 |
Representative CasesDamages: Breach of contract judgment recovering lost benefit of bargain and lost profit damages in excess of $4 million..
Successfully foreclosed a $1.3 million mechanic’s lien on behalf of general contractor, including the recovery of all attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements..
Obtained a zero defense jury verdict involving alleged breach of a broker’s contract with claimed damages in excess of $750,000.
Represented contractors in disputes with city, counties, state agencies, and the federal government regarding payment, differing site conditions, delay claims, disruption claims, and other claims for payment.
Represented numerous owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in drafting and negotiating contracts for various types of project delivery systems, including:
Represented contractors and owners related to mechanic's lien claims and other claims for payment.
Represented contractors and owners related to claims of defective work.
Represented contractors in claims against subcontractors; and subcontractors in claims against contractors.
Represented contractors and owners in claims seeking coverage under general liability insurance policies.
Represented contractors in connection with bid protest claims.
Represented designers and owners related to claims of defective design. Professional Organizations and AchievementsMember, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
Named a Minnesota Law & Politics "Rising Star" in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Judicial ClerkshipLaw Clerk, Hon. Marian Blank Horn, United States Court of Federal Claims, 2001-2003AdmissionsState of Minnesota United States District Court, Minnesota |