Loren Morris Solfest
About Loren
Biography
Loren Solfest is a managing shareholder and Vice-President of Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. He heads the firm's banking and business/commercial transactional and litigation law practice groups. He has been practicing law since 1986 and has an established practice in the areas of banking, commercial litigation, business and real estate law. He has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of transactions as well as matters in state and federal courts, at both the district and appellate court levels.
Loren is certified as a Real Property Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He is also a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, and has served as a mediator and arbitrator in numerous cases since 1997. Loren is licensed to practice law in the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; the United States District Court, District of Minnesota; and the United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin. Loren has been repeatedly named to the Super Lawyers list and AV Peer Review Rated.
When he is not at work, Loren enjoys family and church activities, participating in various sports, attending his children's musical, academic and sporting events and following the Fighting Irish.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 25 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
14985 Glazier Avenue, Suite 525, Apple Valley, MN, 55124
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Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Business
potential defective paper suit
Loren met with us regarding the possibility of our company filing suit against a mill for a large quantity of defective paper shipped to us. In the end we settled with the mill. I found Loren to be very professional and thorough.
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Experience
Honors
2015
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2015
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2014
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2013
Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell TM
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2013
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2012
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2011
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Certified Real Property Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2010
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2010
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Mnnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2008
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2007
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2006
Super Lawyer in Banking Law, Real Estate and Business Litigation, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2006
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2006
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
2005
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2004
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2004
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2004
All Star Award, Minnesota Valley YMCA Y Partners Campaign
2004
Certified Real Property Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2003
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2002
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2002
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2001
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
2000
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
1999
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
1998
Certified Real Property Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
1998
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
1997
Distinguished Leader Award, Southwest YMCA
1997
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
1996
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
1995
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
1994
ADR Neutral, Minnesota Supreme Court Office of Continuing Education
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Shareholder & Vice President, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
Associations
2011 - Present
Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency. Inc.,Board Member and Former Secretary
2001 - Present
Dakota County Law LibraryBoard Member
1989 - Present
Dakota County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
1st District Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Legal Assistance of Dakota CountyVolunteer
1986 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Notre Dame Club of MinnesotaLifetime Member
Former Board Chairperson and Board Member
Former Member
Former Chariperson and Board Member
Member
Member
Former Treasurer and Board Member
Former Chairperson
Former Member
2010 - 2010
Apple Valley Chamber of CommerceBoard Chairperson and former Board Member
1987 - 1987
National Bicentennial Writing CompetitionCompetition Judge
1986 - 1989
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal ServicesVolunteer
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
End-of-Life Care
2013
Business Law Topics for Business Owners and Employers
Publications
2007
Languages
English