Atty. Phaedra J. Howard
Phaedra brings her creative and strategic acumen to individuals and a broad range of entities, including condominium, townhouse, cooperative, and other community associations. She provides legal advice and representation on a wide variety of issues affecting associations.
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About Phaedra J. Howard at a glance
Phaedra J. Howard is a real estate attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Community Association Law (2026). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phaedra brings her creative and strategic acumen to individuals and a broad range of entities, including condominium, townhouse, cooperative, and other community associations
- She provides legal advice and representation on a wide variety of issues affecting associations
- Phaedra also represents property owners and others in the real estate sector on issues
- Whether working with individuals or commercial entities in real estate, community association law, or collections, creditor’s rights and remedies, Phaedra tailors her legal services to the unique needs of each client.“I individualize my approach to each case so that my clients have a clear understanding of their options and how best to proceed within the constraints of a particular situation,” says Phaedra. “By getting to know my clients and understanding the unique nature of their situation, together we can achieve the best possible outcome.”She is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Minnesota and Wisconsin and the federal court in Minnesota
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phaedra J. Howard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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