Kurt Michael Mitchell

Overview Experience News & Insights Professional Activities Credentials Kurt M. Mitchell Kurt focuses his practice primarily on civil litigation, including construction defects, construction law, business and commercial law, insurance and real estate. He got his start at a small firm in central Washington, handling everything from divorces to felony criminal cases. After practicing law in Oregon, Washington and Montana, Kurt eventually found his way to a products liability and insurance practice group at a large Midwestern law firm. Today the lions share of Kurts work relates to construction defects litigation on behalf of individual homeowners, associations, and other property owners and management entities. In addition, he has extensive experience in general business and real estate litigation. My clients and cases are diverse, but certain things are true across the board, says Kurt. All cases, for example, require thorough preparation. Its critically important to understand the details of every dispute, from the legal and engineering issues to the personalities of all the parties. Its also essential never to lose sight of the stakes for ones client. Since a home or property is often ones biggest asset, every case demands aggressive advocacy. EXPERIENCE Prosecuting construction defect claims for residential property owners, commercial property owners, condominium associations and townhome associations. This includes construction and design errors. Representing contractors and property owners in mechanics lien cases. This includes advising contractors about the lien process, prosecuting mechanics lien claims for contractors and defending property owners against lien claims. Property owner/contractor disputes. Drafting and enforcing construction contracts for general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, material suppliers, and property owners. Condominium association and homeowner association matters including disputes between associations and its members. First party property insurance claims (storm damage, fire loss, sewer backup, hail damage) when insured and insurer disagree on the amount or value of the loss). Insurance claim and coverage analysis. Real estate conflicts including sellers non-disclosure matters. Representing contractors in investigations commenced by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Commercial and business disputes. Litigation, trials and arbitrations. IN THE NEWS Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Lists Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to Minnesota Monthlys 2024 Top Lawyers List Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Named to 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Attorney Kurt Mitchell Rejoins Hellmuth & Johnson Load More THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Legal & Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2025 Legal & Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2024 Contractual obligations to indemnify and insure: The language does matter Load More AFFILIATIONS Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Member, Hennepin County Bar Association Member, State Bar of Montana Member, Oregon State Bar HONORS & AWARDS The Best Lawyers in America® - Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers® - 2022-2024 Minnesota Monthly Top Lawyers in Minnesota - Litigation- Construction, 2024 EDUCATION Willamette University College of Law Pomona College ADMISSIONS Minnesota State Courts Montana State Courts Oregon State Courts United States District Court for the District of Minnesota