Atty. John C. Holper
John Holper is an experienced construction and real estate trial attorney. John has more than 30 years of experience representing commercial and residential owners, commercial landlords and tenants, lenders, business entities, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, and engineers.
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John C. Holper is a real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Bassford Remele. Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1992). 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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- John Holper is an experienced construction and real estate trial attorney
- John has more than 30 years of experience representing commercial and residential owners, commercial landlords and tenants, lenders, business entities, developers, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, and engineers
- John works with his clients not only when a dispute arises but also on the front end by applying his litigation experience to help draft and negotiate construction-related contacts in order to manage risk and avoid litigation whenever possible
- John possesses extensive knowledge in such areas as construction contract formation, review and disputes, construction defects, warranty issues, mechanic’s liens, surety, payment and performance bonds, contractor licensing and governmental enforcement proceedings, insurance coverage disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, easements, boundary disputes, condemnation, and restrictive covenants
- In addition to his construction and real estate practice, John has also litigated a variety of commercial disputes including matters involving shareholder disputes, creditor’s remedies actions, and commercial breach of contract actions
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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