Bassford Remele is pleased to announce that Kyle Willems, shareholder, co-chair of the firm’s Construction and Real Estate Practice Group, and member of the Board of Directors, has been named the 2025 “Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal. Kyle was recognized for his leadership on some of the region’s most significant real estate and construction projects, his success in resolving complex disputes, and his commitment to setting new standards of excellence in real estate law.

Kyle is a business litigation attorney who primarily guides businesses and business owners through disputes in the real estate and construction sectors. He is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Kyle is recognized as a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly, and is included in The Best Lawyers in America. In addition to his legal practice, Kyle is an active thought leader, serving on industry councils and committees, and regularly presenting and publishing for legal and industry audiences.

Bassford Remele proudly serves as local and national counsel for many major corporations and Fortune 500 Companies and is a go-to litigation firm representing local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm provides comprehensive counsel and representation in litigation and dispute resolution, family law, and corporate matters, ensuring prompt and effective service for its clients.

Established in 1882, Bassford Remele is proud to be the oldest top-25 law firm based in Minnesota.

May 13, 2025