John F. Edell

John F. Edell is a dedicated attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson, located in Edina, Minnesota. He focuses on construction litigation and serves clients primarily in Edina. Mr. Edell has a comprehensive understanding of litigation, having gained valuable experience in both jury and bench trials. His tenacity and dedication are evident in the courtroom, where he commits fully to his clients' cases. His legal practice encompasses a wide range of areas, including banking and lending, real estate transactions, construction and business litigation, repossession, contract disputes and insurance coverage issues. 

Since 2023, Mr. Edell has contributed to Minnesota Deskbooks, co-authoring chapters on insurance coverage priorities and structured settlement agreements. Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, he honed his litigation skills as a trial attorney at a mid-sized law firm in Minneapolis. He quickly became adept at navigating the complexities of trial work, handling numerous cases early in his career. 

In 2024, Mr. Edell successfully argued for a temporary restraining order on behalf of a local bank, protecting real property assets valued at over $20 million. He achieved a favorable jury verdict in Mower County, Minnesota, significantly reducing the plaintiff's claim from $1.75 million to $52,000. Additionally, he secured a summary judgment dismissal for a commercial real estate owner and demonstrated at trial that an insurance application contained critical misrepresentations. 

Mr. Edell's academic background includes a law degree from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and served as executive online editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. He is affiliated with the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and the Hennepin County Bar Association, and he volunteers at Solid Ground. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin, having been admitted in 2021 and 2022, respectively.