Christian Victor Hokans

Overview Christian represents clients in all stages of complex commercial litigation from motion practice to trial, primarily focusing on real estate disputes. Christian has experience in both state and federal courts around the country. He works with individual clients and businesses of all sizes to provide a tailored approach to each case that protects his clients interests in a way that is also cost-effective. Christian also maintains an active pro bono practice. He regularly represents clients in the courtroom in civil rights, housing and public benefits cases. Services Real Estate & Construction Litigation Real Estate Litigation Investment Management Show More Show Less Experience Real Estate Disputes Litigate and advise on a variety of real estate disputes involving leases, mechanics liens, foreclosures, zoning issues, construction defect claims, boundary disputes and more. Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation Represent investment firms and other clients involved in disputes resulting from commercial transactions, including in the Delaware Court of Chancery. General Commercial Litigation Litigate a variety of commercial disputes involving claims of breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and other claims that commonly arise in business disputes. Credentials Education University of Michigan Law School, J. D., 2016, cum laude Michigan State University, B. A., 2013, with honors Admissions Minnesota, 2018 North Dakota, 2019 Illinois, 2017 U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2023 U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2019 Clerkships Judicial Clerk, Judge Michael J. Davis, U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota Recognition North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association Civic & Professional Professional Activities Volunteer Lawyers Network, Board of Directors, 2024 Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Litigation & Construction Law Sections Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Public Interest Law Initiative Fellowship Program Federal Pro Se Project Michigan Law Review, Contributing Editor Community Audubon Neighborhood Association, Audubon Park, Minneapolis, Board of Directors, President News & Insights Firm News09.25.2024 Christian Hokans Appointed to Volunteer Lawyers Network Board of Directors Legal Update07.23.2024 Minnesota Enacts Additional Changes to Landlord/Tenant Laws Legal Update03.01.2024 Another Sign of an Early Spring in Minnesota: MnDOT Begins Announcing Spring Road Restrictions News Firm News09.25.2024 Christian Hokans Appointed to Volunteer Lawyers Network Board of Directors Firm News07.17.2023 Real Estate Attorney Christian Hokans Rejoins Fredrikson Firm News05.26.2021 Fredrikson Attorneys Recognized as 2020 North Star Lawyers Speaking Engagements Event03.12.2020 Regulation Best Interest Update Webinar Legal Updates Legal Update07.23.2024 Minnesota Enacts Additional Changes to Landlord/Tenant Laws Legal Update03.01.2024 Another Sign of an Early Spring in Minnesota: MnDOT Begins Announcing Spring Road Restrictions Show More Show Less