Atty. Dean B. Thomson
Dean B. Thomson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate.
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Dean B. Thomson is a real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Fabyanske Westra Hart & Thomson. Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dean B. Thomson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate
- Dean B., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2011
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dean B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Dean B. Thomson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Dean B. Thomson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Dean B. Thomson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Minneapolis 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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