Burns & Hansen, P.A.

Real Estate | Serving Minneapolis, MN
952-219-7897Contact Burns & Hansen, P.A. in Minneapolis, Minnesota for experienced legal assistance in Real Estate.
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The law firm of Burns & Hansen, P.A., is built on a model of direct access to experienced and aggressive trial lawyers. With diverse strengths in many areas of the law, our accomplished legal team provides solid counsel and fierce courtroom representation for nearly any legal issue.
Our core clients include small to midsize businesses as well as individuals and families in Hennepin County, across the Twin Cities, and throughout the country. We are known for our passionate representation, demonstrated results and attentive, responsive service. As a small firm, we can deliver quality legal services at competitive rates and maintain close relationships with our clients.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial
- Business Organizations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Mediation & Collaborative Law
- Litigation & Appeals
- Landlord-Tenant
- Real Estate
- Estate Planning
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Trusts
- Wills
- Employment
- Wage & Hour Law
- Wrongful Termination
Call 952-219-7897 today to arrange your consultation.
Attorney Patrick C. Burns
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2001
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2008
- Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Tribal Court, 2008
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2000
- Honors: cum laude
- American University
- M.A. - 1995
- Honors: With Honors
- American University
- B.A. - 1993
- Honors: With Honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Epilepsy Association of Minnesota, Board Member, 2014 to Present
- American Bar Association, Present
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Present
Attorney Erik F. Hansen
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2001
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2001
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. - 05/2000
- Honors: Dean's List
- University of Minnesota - Morris, Morris, Minnesota
- B.A. - 05/1997
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: With Distinction
- Major: Political Science
- Major: European Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Litigation Council of America, Fellow, 2008
- MSBA Membership Committee, Chair, 2005 to 2007
- MSBA Membership Committee, Member, 2000
- MSBA Publications Committee, Member, 1998
- MSBA Law & Literature Committee, Member, 1999 to 2001
- MSBA Task Force on Law Student Membership, Co-Chair, 2001 to 2001
- MSBA Appellate Law Section, Member, 2005
- MSBA Appellate Law Section, Governing Council, 2009
- Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, Member, 2008
- MSBA Appellate Law Section, President, 2014 to 2015
- MSBA Pro Bono Unemployment Compensation Appeals Program, 2006 to 2009
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Attorney Barton C. Gernander
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1998
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1999
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. - 1996
- University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 1992
- Honors: With Honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association Court Rules and Administration Committee, Member, 2007 to 2010
- Fourth District (Hennepin County) Ethics Committee, Member, 2006
- American Collectors Association - Member Attorney Program, Member
- Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Elizabeth M. Cadem
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2005
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2016
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2005
- Honors: cum laude
- St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
- B.A. - 2002
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Economics and English
Attorney Martin C. Melang
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2003
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2008
Education:
- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska
- J.D. - 2003
- Saint Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Political Science and Psychology
Attorney Kirk Tisher
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2015
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2017
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. - 2015
- Honors: cum laude
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- B.S.
- Major: Geological Engineering
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Attorney Trevor S. Oliver
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
- U.S. Federal Courts
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D., 2000
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review: Minnesota Law Review, Assistant Articles Editor
- University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- Bachelor of Arts – 1997
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Military Law Committee, Chair
- Ramsey County Bar Association, Member
Attorney Daniel Roach
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2016
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: National Environmental Law Moot Court
- Honors: MJF Law School Public Service Program
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
- B.A. - 2012
- Major: Philosophy
Attorney Jean Paul Agustin
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2015
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2017
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. – 2014
- Law Journal: MN Journal of International Law, Lead Articles Editor, 2013 – 2014
- University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
- B.A. – 2009
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Major: International Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, Member, 2014 to Present
- Family Law League, Member, 2014 to Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, 2016 to Present
- Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, Member, 2020 to Present
Attorney Graciela G. Bloch
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2021
Education:
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- J.D.
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- B.A.
- Major: Women and Gender Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Hispanic Bar Association , Member, 2017 to 2022
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:

Barton Carl Gernander
This attorney practices in Minnesota and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Business Law | Since 2017 |

Erik F. Hansen
This attorney practices in Minnesota and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Appellate | Since 2016 |