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Construction, General Liability, Products Liability, Real Estate Litigation
Construction, Insurance
Mr. Willems is a litigator primarily practicing in business and tort litigation. His business litigation practice mainly focuses on the real estate and construction sectors, where he guides clients through construction defect, mechanic’s lien, contract and quasi-contract, commercial, and general liability disputes. As a tort litigator, Mr. Willems concentrates on complex cases that involve wrongful death, serious bodily injury, and substantial property damage.
Mr. Willems has significant experience representing both individuals and companies during the course of litigation, and at mediation, arbitration, trial, and on appeal. He recently obtained a substantial jury verdict in favor of his client in an insurance subrogation action. He also successfully got a discrimination lawsuit dismissed against his client on summary judgment in federal court.
Mr. Willems is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council, and the Association of General Contractors Contracts Committee, He recently served on the executive board of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Mr. Willems is recognized as a Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers in construction and personal injury, and has been selected as an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. He was also recently named a Top Lawyer by Minnesota Monthly in construction law. Mr. Willems serves as co-chair of Bassford Remele's Construction Practice Group and is a member of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Team and Pro Bono Committee.
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Obtained a substantial jury verdict in favor of a non-profit organization in a premises liability matter, involving subrogation from the contractor whom it charged with ensuring the premises were safe for all festival entrants.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a local business, who was sued for racial discrimination in federal court.
Obtained confirmance of a million-dollar jury verdict during post-trial motions and on appeal as part of trial and appellate teams.
Kyle Willems to Present on Legal Issues Affecting Your Real Estate Project
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Kyle Willems to Present at Minnesota Construction Summit
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Kyle Willems and Benjamin Gilchrist Publish Article for Construction Professionals
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16 Attorneys Named to the 2023 Minnesota Monthly Top Lawyers List
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Bassford Remele is pleased to announce that Lewis Remele is the top vote-getter in the 2023...
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