Anthony L. Barthel

Anthony L. Barthel is a Minneapolis attorney who focuses on commercial real estate and corporate matters. His real estate practice includes acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, 1031 exchanges, development and land use, real estate financing, environmental concerns, and property development issues. His corporate work covers entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, corporate governance, emerging companies, employment counseling, and buy-side and sell-side transactions. He also serves as outside general counsel to lower- and middle-market businesses and commercial real estate operations.

Anthony earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. in History and Political Science from Bethel University. His legal education supports a practice that requires careful analysis of transactions, contracts, financing structures, ownership arrangements, and regulatory issues. That background helps him evaluate business and real estate matters from multiple angles while guiding clients through negotiations, due diligence, documentation, closing requirements, and practical concerns that may affect a deal or long-term business relationship.

Anthony has represented developers, landlords, executives, strategic buyers, family trusts, and operating companies in significant business and real estate transactions. His work includes shopping center redevelopment, apartment complex acquisitions, ground leases, multifamily and mixed-use development, commercial property acquisitions, business sales, corporate restructurings, capital raises, and ownership transitions. He also helps clients address land use, environmental, and development challenges that can arise before or during a project and works to keep transactions moving toward completion.

Anthony L. Barthel chairs the Corporate Group and Real Estate Group and leads attorneys and advisors on a range of transactional matters. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, and Minnesota Super Lawyers. His community involvement includes BethelBiz Alumni, Ducks Unlimited, and youth sports coaching. His practice combines business judgment, transaction experience, and practical problem-solving to help clients protect their interests, resolve obstacles, and advance strategic objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Messerli Kramer, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bethel University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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