Fabyanske Ranked Highest (Band 1) Chambers 2026
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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 is very adept at asking deep, probing questions and helping us to understand broader perspectives, especially with challenging aspects of disputes.”
“We’ve never seen a ball drop or a delay with Fabyanske.”
“Counsel at Fabyanske have deep knowledge of the industry across trades, professions and legal issues. Critically, they seek to advance a client’s interest in a calm, rational and relationship-driven manner.”
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 Thomson is the best in the business.”
“Dean is, and always has been, the person you want in your corner.”
“Dean Thomson has deep knowledge and understanding. He is not just an adviser, he does mediation, arbitration and litigation. He has very well-rounded experience that we can take advantage of.”
“Dean Thomson is a seasoned lawyer with deep knowledge of our company and its business objectives.”
Kyle Hart has extensive experience representing general contractors in litigation, and is also active on arbitration matters.
“Kyle Hart is a phenomenal litigator.”
Mark Becker has extensive experience representing owners, contractors and design professionals in both contentious and noncontentious matters.
“Mark Becker’s expertise is paramount, he is extremely responsive and does a very good job at understand the client’s desire, such as being more aggressive for some cases, but often less litigious.”
“Mark Becker is always providing alternatives; it’s not all black and white. He’s commercially aware and helps us understand options and risks.”
“Mark Becker has a great passion for the position of his clients, and is very detailed. I’ve seen him solve some complex issues very successfully.”
“Mark Becker has markedly valuable legal insights, a deep understanding of our business and makes a genuine effort to align our goals with his work product. He tackles issues with a pragmatic approach, seeking resolution rather than domination. Mark is fair, reasonable, and does not shy away from candor.”
Julia Douglass wins praise for her representation of clients from the construction sector in a variety of disputes.
“Julia Douglass is a great resource and very helpful when we need it.”
“I think the world of Julia Douglass – she is just really phenomenal.”
Jesse Orman has a wide-ranging construction practice which covers the drafting and negotiation of contracts, as well as representing clients in litigation.
“Jesse Orman is very highly regarded by us.”
Rory Duggan has a wide-reaching national practice. He represents financial institutions in real estate and construction financing.
To view the Chamber’s ranking page, click here.