Brenda M. Sauro

Brenda M. Sauro is a highly skilled litigator with over three decades of experience representing clients across Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is known for resolving complex disputes involving property damage, construction defects, and insurance coverage. Her litigation work has resulted in significant verdicts, appraisal awards, and settlements for commercial and residential clients.

Brenda earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming in 1988, followed by her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law in 1991. Her academic achievements reflect her dedication and strong foundation in legal principles, which have guided her throughout her distinguished litigation career.

Brenda is a highly respected Minnesota attorney recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers® and named among the “Top 50 Women” lawyers in the state. She focuses her legal practice on construction defect claims, business and property insurance disputes, and homeowner association (HOA) litigation. Brenda also represents clients in real estate non-disclosure cases, elder financial abuse matters, and contract disputes. Her strategic, results-driven advocacy has secured multimillion-dollar recoveries, including a $26 million fire loss appraisal and a $2.2 million tornado loss settlement.

Brenda has helped clients reverse unfair outcomes, such as overturning invalid appraisals and securing judgments for stolen corporate assets. She won a $640,000 verdict for a resort’s wind damage and successfully enforced home repurchases in fraud cases. Her legal strategy has repeatedly protected property rights and ensured insurance accountability.

Brenda contributes her time through pro bono work, helping elders recover financial losses and disabled individuals secure benefits. She has also supported victims in family legal disputes. Her writing has been published in national legal journals, and she regularly shares her expertise at legal seminars across the country.

Brenda M. Sauro remains committed to standing up for clients facing unfair treatment in property and insurance matters. With a record of clear results and client-centered advocacy, she continues to be a trusted name in complex litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hellmuth & Johnson
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, NCDS arbitrator for real estate fraud causes

Licensed State

• Minnesota
• Wisconsin

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wyoming
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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