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Having worked for several years as an ‘in-house’ attorney for a large construction company, I understand my clients’ need for high quality legal services to be delivered on time and on budget. I seek practical and cost-effective solutions to my clients’ legal issues.
—Kevin M. McLain
 
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Kevin M. McLain

Associate
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Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2007
University of St. Thomas, B.S., Economics, summa cum laude, 2003
University of St. Thomas, B.A., Business, summa cum laude, 2003
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Experience
Kevin M. McLain practices in Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.’s real estate group.  Prior to joining the firm, Kevin worked for nearly 10 years in the legal department of a construction company that is consistently ranked among the top builders in the United States by Engineering News Record, serving four of those years as Associate General Counsel for the company. 

Kevin brings a broad range of experience to his practice at Winthrop & Weinstine, ranging from litigation of construction contract disputes to commercial real estate transactional matters.

Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2007

Representative Transactions
  • R.A. Bright Construction, Inc. v. Weis Builders, Inc., 930 N.E.2d 565 (Ill. Ct. App. 2010) – Argued and won case before the Illinois Appellate Court establishing precedent that an Illinois law prohibiting out-of-state arbitration of construction contract disputes is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act under the U.S. Constitution. Successfully compelled arbitration of dispute in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  • Has negotiated thousands of subcontracts and material contracts for furnishing of labor/materials to large, commercial construction projects.
  • Has represented clients in hundreds of construction contract disputes, including informal settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
  • Has represented clients in the purchase and sale of real property in Minnesota and other Midwest states.
  • Has filed and/or resolved hundreds of Mechanic’s Lien claims.

Community Involvement
  • Minnesota State Bar Association

Honors & Awards
Law School:
  • CALI Award recipient for Construction Law
  • CALI Award recipient for Advanced Evidence
  • CALI Award recipient for Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • CALI Award recipient for Creditor / Debtor
  • Burton Award Nominee
  • Dean’s List 4 of 8 semesters

College:
  • Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award (published in 9/2/2003 issue of The Wall Street Journal)
  • St. Thomas Athletic Academic Achievement Award (baseball)
  • Dean’s List every semester
  • Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics National Honor Society)
  • Member of Delta Epsilon Sigma (National Honor Society)
 
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