Joel Hilgendorf is an attorney with the firm in both the Real Estate and Community Association Practice Groups.  Joel’s clients include banks, developers, commercial and residential property owners, condominium and townhome associations, and businesses and individuals.

Joel’s practice includes counsel and representation in the following primary areas:

• Real estate law and litigation
• Community Association law
• Foreclosure law and Creditor's remedies
• Commercial and residential real estate transactions

Joel is dedicated to providing clients with exceptional service – defining his practice through efficiency, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.  
Joel has been certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Board Certified Real Property Specialist, a designation held by a select few Minnesota attorneys.  Joel is experienced in:

• Commercial and residential real estate transactions and disputes;
• Landlord/tenant issues;
• Clearing Title Defects;
• Creditor’s Remedies and Collections;
• Boundary Disputes;
• Easements;
• Contracts for Deed and Cancellations;
• Mortgages and Foreclosure Law;
• Priority Disputes;
• Partition Actions;
• Quiet Title Actions/Torrens Actions;
• Zoning and Land Use;
• Condemnation;

One of Joel’s particular areas of concentration is representing condominium and townhome associations.  He is active in the Minnesota Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, where he serves on the Board of Directors.  Joel has extensive experience representing community associations in all of their legal needs, including:

• Assessment collection and lien foreclosure;
• Covenant enforcement;
• Interpreting and Amending governing documents;
• Drafting and reviewing contracts;
• Construction defects;
• Fair Housing matters;

Joel is a frequent speaker and presenter on real estate law issues.  Joel also routinely authors articles for real estate industry publications and trade journals. 
Minnesota Law & Politics has recognized Joel as a “Rising Star,” named among the top 2.5% of young attorneys in the State Minnesota.