Overview
Christian represents clients in all stages of complex commercial litigation from motion practice to trial, primarily focusing on real estate disputes.
Christian has experience in both state and federal courts around the country. He works with individual clients and businesses of all sizes to provide a tailored approach to each case that protects his client’s interests in a way that is also cost-effective.
Christian also maintains an active pro bono practice. He regularly represents clients in the courtroom in civil rights, housing and public benefits cases.
Services
Experience
Real Estate Disputes
- Litigate and advise on a variety of real estate disputes involving leases, mechanic’s liens, foreclosures, zoning issues, construction defect claims, boundary disputes and more.
Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation
- Represent investment firms and other clients involved in disputes resulting from commercial transactions, including in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
General Commercial Litigation
- Litigate a variety of commercial disputes involving claims of breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation and other claims that commonly arise in business disputes.
Credentials
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2016, cum laude
- Michigan State University, B.A., 2013, with honors
Admissions
- Minnesota, 2018
- North Dakota, 2019
- Illinois, 2017
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2023
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2019
Clerkships
- Judicial Clerk, Judge Michael J. Davis, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Recognition
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
Civic & Professional
Professional Activities
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, Board of Directors, 2024
- Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Litigation & Construction Law Sections
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Public Interest Law Initiative Fellowship Program
- Federal Pro Se Project
- Michigan Law Review, Contributing Editor
Community
- Audubon Neighborhood Association, Audubon Park, Minneapolis, Board of Directors, President
