Joel T. LeVahn

Joel T. LeVahn is Senior Counsel at Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Attorneys at Law in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. LeVahn focuses on corporate and business law, real estate law, estate planning, and probate matters. He advises clients at many stages of business development, from start-up planning to established company operations, transitions, and ownership changes. His work helps business owners address legal needs with practical judgment and long-term service.

LeVahn earned a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law, where he was a member of the Silver Gavel Honor Society. He also received a B.S. from North Park College. His education supports a practice built on careful legal analysis, business acumen, and practical problem-solving. This background helps him guide clients through transactions, agreements, planning decisions, and legal issues connected to business and personal goals.

LeVahn has represented clients for more than forty years and helped found the law firm Zappia & LeVahn, where he served as managing partner for years before joining BGS in July 2023. His experience includes work with manufacturing and distribution companies, real estate developers, builders, bars and restaurants, sports management companies, waste-hauling businesses, and information service providers. He routinely negotiates and drafts sales and acquisition agreements, commercial leases, purchase agreements, employment agreements, and estate plans.

Joel T. LeVahn is admitted in Minnesota and before the US District Court for the District of Minnesota. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and is recognized for building trusted client relationships across generations of service. His experience as a lawyer and entrepreneur helps him understand the business and industry needs behind each matter, allowing him to provide steady guidance for transactions, planning, and ongoing business decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Counsel, Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Hamline University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Park College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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