Atty. Nicklaus A. Johnson
Nicklaus Johnson is an attorney who represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of areas: his practice includes business, real estate, and construction matters, among others. He represents clients at all stages of a dispute, from pre-litigation through appeals and beyond.
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About Nicklaus A. Johnson at a glance
Nicklaus A. Johnson is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association (2023). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2023). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicklaus Johnson is an attorney who represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of areas: his practice includes business, real estate, and construction matters, among others
- He represents clients at all stages of a dispute, from pre-litigation through appeals and beyond
- Additionally, he helps clients avoid litigation by providing advice on how to navigate legal challenges and pitfalls
- Nicklaus is committed to providing first-class legal representation to his clients, and he prides himself on effectively and efficiently defending his clients’ interests and achieving their goals
- His primary strengths are his attention to detail, responsiveness, work ethic, and zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients
- Nicklaus earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science, summa cum laude, from St. Olaf College, where he made the Dean’s List every semester and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society
- He then earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he made the Dean’s List four times and received the Dean’s Award (highest grade in the class) in “Lawyering Skills” and “Evidence.” In law school, he worked for Hellmuth & Johnson as a law clerk and served as a Senior Editor on the University of St. Thomas Law Journal and as a research assistant to a professor
- He was also a legal extern for a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and for a mid-sized, family-owned business
Practice Areas Explained
Nicklaus A. Johnson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicklaus A. Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nicklaus A. Johnson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Nicklaus A. Johnson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Nicklaus A. Johnson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Nicklaus A. Johnson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nicklaus A. Johnson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Edina 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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