Atty. Blake R. Nelson
Blake’ Nelson's clients don’t conduct business in a vacuum, nor does he take that approach to practicing law. “My clients don’t need me to duplicate their expertise; they count on my guidance when their business intersects with construction, real estate transactions, lending, corporate matters, collections, and many other areas. ”He represents businesses in many industries, handling: Real estate purchases, sales and development Construction contracts, projects and all facets of construction law Mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims Commercial leases Contractor licensing and enforcement acti
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About Blake R. Nelson at a glance
Blake R. Nelson is a business, real estate, and construction attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Blake’ Nelson's clients don’t conduct business in a vacuum, nor does he take that approach to practicing law. “My clients don’t need me to duplicate their expertise; they count on my guidance when their business intersects with construction, real estate transactions, lending, corporate matters, collections, and many other areas. ”He represents businesses in many industries, handling:
- Real estate purchases, sales and development
- Construction contracts, projects and all facets of construction law
- Mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims
- Commercial leases
- Contractor licensing and enforcement actions
- Entity formation and buy-sell agreements
- General corporate representation
- Loan documents and transactions
Blake also counsels and assists clients in every phase of creditor remedies, from reviewing and improving contracts and credit applications to recovering accounts receivable, filing and enforcing liens, and obtaining and collecting judgments. Outside of his successful law practice, Blake also serves in other areas of the community and has been honored numerous times over the years. Blake offers potential new clients a free 30-minute initial phone consultation either by phone or in person. He is licensed to practice law in the Minnesota state and federal courts.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Blake R. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Blake R. Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Blake R. Nelson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edina are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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