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Full-Service In Every Sense Of The Word

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.

“We deliver on what we promise because our profession demands it.”

Attorney Patrick Burns

Knowledgeable Advice And Powerful Advocacy

Founding attorney Patrick Burns had built an established practice in real estate, family law. The general litigation practice was strengthened when he joined forces in 2009 with proven litigator Erik Hansen who has earned recognition in the “Rising Stars list” by Minnesota Law & Politics.

As a team, each attorney at Burns & Hansen, P.A., provides a comprehensive menu of legal services. Our practice covers every facet of business law and litigation, every aspect of real estate, and addresses legal issues in the personal lives of our clientele, including debt relief, foreclosure, divorce, estate planning and civil lawsuits. We also have a robust practice in both civil and civil appeals.

Our clients include businesses and banks, developers and construction contractors, landlords and employers as well as individuals, families and homeowners associations. Our reputation on behalf of a nucleus clientele in Minneapolis and the West Metro has introduced us to new clients throughout the Twin Cities region statewide Minnesota as well as throughout the country and the world.

Thoughtful Yet Forceful Representation

When you go all the way downtown and pay top rate to one of the big firms, it’s likely your case will be handed off to an associate or paralegal. At Burns & Hansen, P.A., a senior attorney is intimately involved in your legal matter. Our attorneys have handled complex litigation in state and federal venues, represented Fortune 500 companies, and argued appeals before the highest courts. We don’t escalate disputes to pad our fees, but we never shy away from litigation to protect our clients’ interests, regardless of how big the adversary or who is representing them.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Dina
May 01, 2024
Hired Law Firm

I worked with Jean Paul Augustin for my dissolution of marriage with children case. I had the absolute best experience with him on my team. He is compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable, and I felt nothing but at ease throughout this VERY long and drawn-out process. Going through a divorce with children involved, was a traumatizing experience. Especially since I was dealing with an ex-partner that did not want to cooperate. JP had my back! I was able to dissolve my marriage and was granted full custody of my 3 children. I am so appreciative of the diligent work he put into my case. He's an excellent communicator and follows up in a timely manner. I will be going back to him if ever I need help again. Thank you JP! Dina

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2010
Hired Attorney Patrick Burns

Patrick Burns accomplished exactly what we needed him to do in regards to the BK and child custody. He was upfront and honest with us. He understood our financial position and has been willing to work with us. We are very pleased with his service.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
September 11, 2010
Hired Attorney Patrick Burns

I have filed an official complaint about this lawyer. Patrick withheld imperative information from us that cost us our home and equity. One year later when asked to verify his original statements, he gave us the exact opposite information for the same case and question, apparently because there was a deal involved that he then said he could negotiate for us and help us get more money.

 
Consumer Law
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Used them for a consumer suit case. I’m not even upset with being sued I’m upset by the lawyer I hired to help me with the case. I feel like I was taken advantage of by my attorney. I feel I was nickeled and dimed through the whole process as my attorney seemed more interested in doing things to increase my bill then what was best for me. I would’ve been better off dealing with it myself than hiring this firm. I would not recommend to anyone!

 
Government
Posted by Stacie
February 03, 2026
Hired Attorney Patrick Burns

I initially hired Erick Hansen with the expectation that he would represent me. Instead, my matter was reassigned to Patrick Burns without my consent, which felt like a bait-and-switch and immediately raised concerns. From the outset, Mr. Burns’ communication style was abrasive and, at times, demeaning. He repeatedly stated that I was “unlikable” and told me that I should allow others to lead, comments that were made consistently and without constructive purpose. I found these remarks unprofessional and inappropriate, particularly given that I was seeking legal representation, not personal. In a mediation-related meeting, Mr. Burns did not advocate on my behalf or intervene when the opposing party acted in a disrespectful manner toward me and my agency. He remained largely silent while I was left to speak for myself, which created an uncomfortable and unsupported environment. Rather than managing the process or protecting his client’s interests, the situation was allowed.

 
Consumer Law
Posted by anonymous
February 09, 2023
Hired Law Firm

This firm overcharged for everything! Took advantage of anything that they could! Dragged my case out and got very little result! Would’ve been better off on my own! Not trustworthy! Nothing went to court. Just emails and my bill was over $8,000!

Banking Law
Posted by anonymous
August 02, 2022
Hired Law Firm

The only thing they’re interested in is overcharging for minimum amount of work! Worse decision I’ve ever made was hiring this firm!

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business and Commercial Law
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Estate Law
  • Family Law
  • Construction Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning and Probate
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Bankruptcy Law
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Employment Law

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8401 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55426U.S.A.

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