Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation

Resolving Disputes with Integrity, Precision, and Proven Advocacy

When disputes threaten your property, business, or peace of mind, you need experienced counsel who can see the full picture — legal, practical, and personal. At Severson Porter Law, our litigation practice is built on the principle that effective advocacy begins with a clear understanding of our clients’ goals. We fight hard when necessary, but always with purpose, professionalism, and efficiency.

Our Civil Litigation Practice

We represent individuals, businesses, property owners, and organizations in a broad range of civil disputes across Minnesota state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and administrative proceedings.

Our civil litigation work includes:

  • Real Estate and Property Disputes
    Boundary, easement, and access issues; title conflicts; trespass and nuisance claims; quiet title actions; and zoning and land use litigation.

  • Contract Disputes
    Breach of contract, misrepresentation, and enforcement actions involving purchase agreements, leases, service contracts, and commercial transactions.

  • Business and Commercial Litigation
    Member and shareholder disputes, business dissolutions, non-compete and trade secret claims, and breach of fiduciary duty cases.

  • Construction Litigation
    Contractor and subcontractor disputes, mechanics’ liens, defect claims, and payment disputes involving commercial and residential projects.

  • Probate and Trust Litigation
    Will contests, fiduciary misconduct, and disputes involving interpretation or administration of trusts and estates.

  • Other Civil Matters
    Declaratory judgments, equitable claims, injunctions, and appeals.

Our Approach

Litigation can be costly and stressful — we help clients navigate it strategically. Our approach emphasizes:

  • Early Assessment and Strategy
    We begin by identifying key facts, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, and defining what success looks like for you.

  • Clear Communication
    Clients are kept informed at every stage. We translate complex legal issues into clear choices and action plans.

  • Focused Advocacy
    Whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial, we pursue practical resolutions without losing sight of your long-term objectives.

  • Efficiency and Value
    We tailor our efforts to your goals — delivering high-quality representation with cost-effective strategy and precise execution.

Representative Experience

Our attorneys regularly appear before courts across Crow Wing, Cass, Aitkin, and surrounding counties, as well as the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Examples of our litigation matters include:

  • Successfully defending a property owner in a boundary and easement dispute involving long-standing access rights to Ten Mile Lake.

  • Obtaining dismissal of a contractor claim alleging nonpayment, after demonstrating substantial performance and waiver of lien rights.

  • Enforcing a settlement agreement in a complex real estate transaction dispute involving competing claims of ownership and title.

  • Representing a family business in a shareholder buyout and dissolution case that resulted in a favorable negotiated resolution.

Trusted Advocates for the Brainerd Lakes Area and Beyond

At Severson Porter Law, we combine deep real estate and business law knowledge with litigation experience to deliver sound strategy and proven results. Whether you need to protect your property rights, enforce a contract, or defend against a claim, we stand ready to advocate for you.

Contact Us

To discuss your case or explore your legal options, contact Severson Porter Law at (218) 454-4705. 

We represent clients throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area, Crow Wing County, Cass County, and Greater Minnesota.