$ 410-450 per hour
Joel Van Nurden is a lifelong Minnesotan. He grew up in Rochester and moved to Minneapolis to attend law school. After graduating and practicing with a local law firm, Joel founded Van Nurden Law to provide clients with top quality, affordable representation for litigation matters in Minnesota.
Joel’s practice covers a broad range of legal disputes that arise for individuals and businesses. He focuses primarily on real estate litigation, trust and estate litigation, and business disputes. He handles other select litigation matters for clients on a case-by-case basis.
Joel’s interest in law goes back as far as he remembers, but his path to becoming a lawyer is unique. Beginning in high school in Rochester, he worked for a number of years as a radio disc jockey and on-air personality. During that time, Joel went back to school for paralegal training. His first position in the legal profession was as a paralegal in a Rochester law firm.
While working as a paralegal for litigating attorneys, Joel realized that he wanted to represent clients himself, so he enrolled in law school. He worked as a law clerk at a small Minneapolis insurance defense firm through most of law school and as an associate at the firm after passing the bar. Joel then decided to open his own firm to provide broad-based litigation services to clients.
Joel’s approach to practice includes providing personalized service to each client. He builds a close, personal working relationship with the client by maintaining ongoing communication. His approachable manner puts clients at ease.
Joel understands that disputes, disagreements, and litigation matters often create high levels of emotion and stress. His goals include minimizing the stress and providing a strong foundation of support for the client. Joel’s personalized client focus and his exceptional litigation skill explain why clients and other attorneys turn to Joel when disputes and disagreements arise.
Joel and his wife Anna live in Golden Valley with their cherished cats Monty and Mishka. When Joel isn’t working, he relaxes by reading and spending time with Anna. They enjoy traveling together to experience and explore new places.
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$ 410-450 per hour
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Acquired: 2013
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9800 Bren Road E, Suite 290, Hopkins, MN, 55343
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Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I retained this attorney during an emotionally difficult time, expecting guidance, advocacy, and professionalism in handling a sensitive legal matter involving financial transparency and shared assets. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of those expectations. Throughout the engagement,...
Posted by Eric | May 21, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Joel to consult him and help me solve an annoying problem with a certain repair company known as RepairKing, who have been hounding me for my money for a couple of years already. What led to an end to this matter is him simply writing a letter to explain where they were wrong, as well as ...
Posted by Aida | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
An extremely problematic tenant who siphoned $$$$$ from the apartment housing as well as the government for almost two years was finally taken out with the help of Mr. Van Nurden. Mr. Nurden's law practice was what every legal counsel should emulate.
Posted by Ruth | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
My experience with Joel Was absolutely 100% Satisfaction I was extremely Impressed With his excellent communication skills keep me in formed and up-to-date in a timely manner every step of the way He went above and beyond my expectations I believe that he is 100% dedicated to his clients and he gives...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I didn't expect an attorney who is offering free consultation to be such helpful during the initial phone call. Joel is very patient and kind enough to share a lots of info even during his initial free consultation. He walked me through the entire process and really listened to my thoughts and concer...
"Joel Van Nurden has very strong oral advocacy and writing skills, studies and knows the law, thinks creatively outside of the box and presents his clients’ claims, defenses and arguments effectively. I have jointly represented clients with Joel in a number of matters over the years at all court levels and have conferred together with Joel on many other legal issues on a regular basis. I highly recommend Joel as a trial and appellate lawyer."
"Joel and I were opposing counsel in a civil litigation matter. Soon after Joel was retained, the parties reached a mutually agreeable settlement that ended the litigation and avoided a trial. Joel is a very professional and effective lawyer."
"Mr. Van Nurden and I were opposing counsel on two recent protracted and very adversarial cases. In spite of the acrimony between our clients, Mr. Van Nurden always conducted himself professionally and was respectful to me and my clients, yet at the same time provided zealous advocacy for his clients."
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2019
North Star Lawyer for Pro Bono Service, Minnesota State Bar Association
2018
North Star Lawyer for Pro Bono Service, Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
2018
Tubman Safety Project Attorney of the Year, Tubman
2016
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
2015
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
2011
Dean's Award, Dean of University of St. Thomas School of Law
2015 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Van Nurden Law, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Waldeck Law Firm, PA
2011 - 2013
Law Clerk, Waldeck & Lind, PA
2021 - Present
Fourth District Ethics CommitteeVice Chair
2021 - Present
The Museum of Russian ArtMember
2019 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Litigation SectionMember
2018 - Present
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Board of TrusteesRecording Secretary
2015 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm SectionMember
2013 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2020
Minnesota State Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2017 - 2021
Fourth Judicial District Ethics CommitteeMember
Dismissed on motion for summary judgment
The Court held that no written notice is required before asserting a habitability defense
Claims against client dismissed
Client received full demand on eve of jury trial
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BS - Bachelor of Science
2022
2021
Perspectives from the Bar and Bench on Pro Se Litigants
2019
OFP Strategy Roundtable
2021
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