Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. is a Minneapolis, Minnesota law firm serving businesses, financial institutions, investors, organizations, and individuals across more than 75 practice areas. Founded in 1979, the firm has grown to more than 185 attorneys and represents clients in over 20 industries. Its services include banking and finance, corporate transactions, employment, energy, health law, intellectual property, litigation, real estate development and finance, regulatory matters, tax, and trusts and estates.

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. advises companies and investors on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities and corporate finance, commercial lending, business succession, tax planning, and general corporate matters. The firm also assists employers with workplace counseling, employee benefits, executive transitions, investigations, and employment litigation. Its real estate lawyers represent developers, lenders, investors, nonprofits, and institutions in development, financing, acquisitions, transactions, tax credit projects, and construction or property disputes.

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. represents clients in complex commercial litigation, appellate matters, intellectual property disputes, financial services cases, shareholder conflicts, professional liability, and trust and estate disputes. Its intellectual property practice covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, technology transactions, brand protection, and USPTO proceedings. The firm also advises energy, healthcare, and regulated-industry clients on project development, environmental concerns, licensing, regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement actions, and government relations.

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. combines broad legal capabilities with a business-focused approach designed around client goals and industry needs. Chambers USA 2026 recognized five firm practice groups in Minnesota, including energy and natural resources, capital markets, commercial litigation, real estate, and corporate and M&A. The 2026 Best Law Firms edition also recognized 35 Minneapolis practice areas and six national practices. The firm emphasizes responsiveness, practical guidance, and multidisciplinary collaboration in helping clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and pursue growth.