Atty. Kyle Willems
Kyle Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation. His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 13+ Years Experience
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About Kyle Willems at a Glance
Kyle Willems is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Bassford Remele. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association (2013). Educated at University of St. Thomas School of Law (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kyle Willems
- Kyle Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation
- His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes
- As a tort litigator, Kyle concentrates on complex cases that involve wrongful death, serious bodily injury, and substantial property damage
- Kyle has significant experience representing both individuals and companies during the course of litigation, and at mediation, arbitration, trial, and on appeal
- He recently obtained a substantial jury verdict in favor of his client in an insurance subrogation action
- He also successfully got a discrimination lawsuit dismissed against his client on summary judgment in federal court
- Kyle is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council, and the Association of General Contractors Contracts Committee
- He recently served on the executive board of the Minnesota State Bar Association
- Kyle is recognized as a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers in construction and personal injury, and has been selected as an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer
- He was also recently named a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly in construction law
- Mr. Willems serves as co-chair of Bassford Remele's Construction Practice Group and is a member of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Team and Pro Bono Committee
Practice Areas Explained
Kyle Willems's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kyle Willems handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
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 Minneapolis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Kyle Willems is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Construction Law in Minneapolis
Kyle Willems is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Minneapolis
Kyle Willems is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kyle Willems is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Kyle Willems
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 Kyle Willems's practice in the field of business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kyle Willems brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and construction, Kyle Willems can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Kyle Willems 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 Kyle Willems Handles in Minneapolis
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