Chris Wendland

Mr. Wendland, a Rochester native, joined our firm in August 2007. Prior to joining, he was an intern at the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, focusing on employment discrimination. Mr. Wendland was recognized by the Minneapolis City Council for his contributions to the Department’s Complaint Investigation Unit. Mr. Wendland maintains a multi-faceted practice, which includes the following areas of law:

Business and Corporate Law:

• Business Formation
• Matters Relating to Closely Held Businesses

Employment Law:

• Employment Discrimination
• Creation of Employment Handbooks and Policy
• Hiring and Firing
• Employment Contracts

Litigation:

• Boundary and Property Disputes
• Debt Collection 
• Judgment Enforcement
• Business Litigation
• Contract Disputes
• Personal Injury

Real Estate Law:

• Representation regarding the sale or purchase of real estate
• Preparation and review of commercial leases

Mediation/Arbitration:

• Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

Education and Awards:

University of Minnesota, Political Science (B.A., cum laude, with distinction); William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., cum laude), CALI Award in Closely Held Corporations, Long Paper on the Employment At-Will and the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Minnesota.