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Atty. Katherine M Melander

Atty. Katherine M Melander

Katherine M Melander is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions and 4 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine M Melander at a glance

Katherine M Melander is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Heley, Duncan & Melander, PLLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1986), Minnesota (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1987). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Real Property Section) and Minnesota State (Real Property and Construction Law Sections) Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin (Real Property Division, Hennepin County. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine M Melander is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial litigation, real estate transactions and 4 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Katherine practices at Heley, Duncan & Melander, PLLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine M Melander's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine M Melander handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

Katherine M Melander is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Katherine M Melander

Where is Katherine M Melander's law office located?
Katherine M Melander's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Heley, Duncan & Melander, PLLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine M Melander handle?
Katherine M Melander focuses on residential, business, real estate, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Katherine M Melander practiced law?
Katherine M Melander has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Katherine M Melander go to law school?
Katherine M Melander earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Katherine M Melander for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Katherine M Melander received?
Katherine M Melander's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 1986
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1986
Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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