Atty. L.J. Rotman

Atty. L.J. Rotman

L.J. Rotman’s practice is concentrated in real estate financing, acquisitions and workouts and complex commercial transactions.

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About L.J. Rotman at a glance

L.J. Rotman is a real estate attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Colorado at Boulder (BA, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Rotman’s practice is concentrated in real estate financing, acquisitions and workouts and complex commercial transactions
  • His primary emphasis has been directed toward the hospitality industry
  • In this industry, Mr. Rotman has been responsible for the structuring and negotiation of billions of dollars of hotel acquisitions, financings, developments, restructurings and workouts involving thousands of hotels located throughout the world
  • Mr. Rotman’s experience includes representing clients in acquiring and disposing of hotels, developing new brands and developing new hotels, including ocean front hotels in Miami, Naples, Perdido Key, Palm Beach Shores and Key West, Florida
  • South Padre Island, Texas
  • Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi and throughout the Caribbean
  • His experience also includes negotiating and structuring hotel management agreements with several national hotel operators and franchise agreements with nearly every major domestic flag
  • Many of the hotel transactions have included related amenities such as golf courses, health clubs, restaurants, airports, theme retail, casinos, amphitheaters, night clubs and convention centers
  • In addition to conventional financing, the financing tools utilized in connection with these hotels have included REITs, REMICs, joint ventures, tax increment, public and private offerings, ground lease and sale/leaseback transactions
  • Given the unique nature of hotels as both a real estate asset and operating business, Mr. Rotman has been primarily responsible for nearly every legal aspect of these hotels, including liquor license approvals, land development issues, construction contracts, employment matters, securities matters, franchising, environmental, ADA, income, sales and property tax, timeshare conversion, foreclosure, receivership, litigation and bankruptcy
  • Mr. Rotman’s hotel clients include developers, lenders, receivers, investors and hotel operators

Practice Areas Explained

L.J. Rotman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases L.J. Rotman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about L.J. Rotman

Where is L.J. Rotman's law office located?
L.J. Rotman's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does L.J. Rotman handle?
L.J. Rotman focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did L.J. Rotman go to law school?
L.J. Rotman earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (BA, 1980).
How can I contact L.J. Rotman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has L.J. Rotman received?
L.J. Rotman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1984
BA
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law
- 2026

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