Nicklaus A. Johnson

Attorney at Law

“As a litigator, my job is to resolve disputes by achieving the best possible result for my clients. My goal is always to do so as effectively and efficiently as possible so that my clients can get back to living their lives and running their businesses.”

Nicklaus A. Johnson

Attorney at Law

“As a litigator, my job is to resolve disputes by achieving the best possible result for my clients. My goal is always to do so as effectively and efficiently as possible so that my clients can get back to living their lives and running their businesses.”

Nicklaus A. Johnson

Nicklaus Johnson is an experienced litigation attorney who represents clients in real estate, construction, and business disputes, among others. He is a strong advocate for homeowners, business owners, and others facing legal challenges.

Nicklaus handles a wide variety of matters, including but not limited to the following:

  • Construction defect disputes;
  • Real estate nondisclosure disputes;
  • Partition actions;
  • Boundary disputes;
  • Contract and lease disputes;
  • Disputes between business partners;
  • Employment disputes; and
  • Defamation actions.

Nicklaus represents clients at all stages of a dispute, from pre-litigation through appeals and beyond. While he is not afraid to aggressively assert or defend his clients’ interests in the courtroom, he is also a skilled negotiator with a proven record of resolving disputes efficiently. Clients appreciate Nicklaus’s practical advice and clear communication—he prioritizes keeping his clients informed and helping them make good decisions.

Nicklaus earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science, summa cum laude, from St. Olaf College. He then earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. In law school, he worked for Hellmuth & Johnson as a law clerk, served as a Senior Editor on the University of St. Thomas Law Journal, and was a legal extern for a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

EXPERIENCE

Affiliations

  • Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, 2026

EDUCATION

  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, magna cum laude, J.D., 2023

  • St. Olaf College, summa cum laude, B.A., 2020

ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota State Courts

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

CONTACT INFORMATION

Direct: (952) 746-2199

PRACTICE AREAS

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