Atty. Daniel Sathre
Daniel Sathre is a seasoned attorney with more than 15 years of diverse corporate, complex litigation and in-house/general counsel experience. His practice at Hellmuth & Johnson focuses primarily on construction & lien law, construction defects and warranties, and business litigation.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Edina, MN
Profile Summary
About Daniel Sathre at a Glance
Daniel Sathre is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serves clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Sathre
- Daniel Sathre is a seasoned attorney with more than 15 years of diverse corporate, complex litigation and in-house/general counsel experience
- His practice at Hellmuth & Johnson focuses primarily on construction & lien law, construction defects and warranties, and business litigation
- Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Daniel’s experience included representation of a diverse range of commercial clients in a variety of legal matters ranging from construction and lien law, general corporate representation, commercial contract negotiation and drafting, internal/corporate governance, shareholder disputes, commercial transactions, pre-litigation dispute resolution and complex commercial litigation
- On the corporate side, Daniel has counseled and advised closely held companies on a diverse range of issues including contract negotiation and drafting, entity formation, drafting of corporate charters and bylaws, general corporate representation, risk mitigation, legal and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and shareholder disputes, among many others
- His broad experience in these matters resulted in a selection to the Board of Directors and to serve as Chief Legal Counsel for a closely held owner/developer of a bulk green hydrogen manufacturing project in the Southwest United States
- Daniel has particularly extensive experience in reviewing and negotiating power supply contracts
- On the litigation side, Daniel has served as both lead and managing counsel in hundreds of complex commercial litigation matters around the United States on behalf of large financial institutions, contractors, insurers, closely-held and publicly-traded businesses and many others, including some of the largest financial institutions and commercial equipment lessors in the United States
- His broad commercial litigation experience has resulted in expertise in multiple specialties, including financial services law and litigation, mortgage loan servicing defense, construction defect litigation, mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims, commercial and residential real estate litigation, creditor’s remedies, and insurance coverage litigation
- His work on behalf of his clients resulted in recognition as a Minnesota Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for eight consecutive years
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Sathre's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Sathre handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edina.
Business & Corporate Law in Edina
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Edina
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Edina
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Civil Litigation in Edina
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edina
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 venue, 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.
Edina Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edina-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Edina Choose Daniel Sathre
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Sathre's practice in the field of business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and estate litigation, Daniel Sathre can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edina
A Edina-based practice means Daniel Sathre attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Sathre Handles in Edina
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