Fabyanske Ranked Highest (Band 1) Chambers 2025
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Once again, Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. has been ranked as a Band 1 Construction Law Firm in Minnesota by the well-recognized Chambers professional rating service. Here’s what Chambers has to say about FWHT:
“Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson PA is esteemed for its dedicated construction group, which brings deep industry insight to disputes, contract negotiations, planning issues and arbitration matters. The group represents diverse participants from the public and private sectors, including design professionals, insurers and subcontractors. The firm frequently acts on large-scale regional and national projects. It has attorneys who are well known in the sector, having been appointed to leadership roles at a variety of industry bodies.”
“Fabyanske has of the best and deepest construction benches in the profession.”
“It is the best construction law firm in Minnesota with excellent lawyers who provide a first rate service for their clients.”
“The team are considered problem solvers in complex litigation. They are very skilled in this arena.”
Ranked Lawyers:
Dean Thomson (Band 1 Construction Law)
Kyle Hart (Band 1 Construction Law)
Mark Becker (Band 1 Construction Law)
Julia Douglass (Band 3 Construction Law)
Jesse Orman (Band 3 Construction Law)
Rory Duggan (Band 2 Real Estate Law)
Dean Thomson is a highly respected figure in the construction space, with experience in arbitration and litigation.
“Dean is considered by many to be among the best construction law attorneys in the US.”
“The leading hitter in the industry as far as I am concerned.”
“He is one of the best construction lawyers in the country.”
Kyle Hart has extensive experience representing general contractors in litigation, and is also active on arbitration matters.
Mark Becker has extensive experience representing owners, contractors and design professionals in both contentious and noncontentious matters.
Julia Douglass wins praise for her representation of clients from the construction sector in a variety of disputes.
“Julia is an excellent, hard-working construction lawyer with a very bright future ahead of her in this field.”
“Julia is very good at what she does and insightful.”
Jesse Orman has a wide-ranging construction practice which covers the drafting and negotiation of contracts, as well as representing clients in litigation. “Jesse does an incredible job for us.”
Rory Duggan has a wide-reaching national practice. He represents financial institutions in real estate and construction financing.
“Rory is a great advocate and will go to bat on tougher issues with clients.”
To view the Chamber’s ranking page, click here.