An attorney with Minnesota law firm Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A., Bryan R. Battina focuses his practice on various aspects of business and corporate law, including commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, transportation law, and real estate litigation. His clients have included individuals, business owners and corporate entities. With extensive experience as a trial attorney, Mr. Battina is committed to achieving the best results possible for his clients. He accepts clients throughout Minnesota.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in 1998 from the University of Minnesota, Mr. Battina went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the William Mitchell College of Law in 2004. He has argued at and is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in Minnesota and before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
Mr. Battina has always had a passion for trial work, and this dedication has brought respect from his numerous clients and the legal community. He has handled virtually every aspect of litigation in both state and federal court including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, judge and jury trials, arguing at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Mr. Battina is also a qualified Arbitration Neutral under Rule 114.
Mr. Battina has had several opportunities for leadership and has lectured for various agencies and continuing legal education seminars. He is an active member of several bars and attorney associations, including the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association and the Douglas Amdahl Inn of Court.
Mr. Battina is a novice boxer, lifelong baseball player, and enjoys spending time with his daughter’s volleyball and fastpitch softball teams in Wayzata.
Practice areas
Experienced in all aspects of the litigation process and cases.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2004 | 05/21/2022 |
Legal answers | 17 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
North Star Lawyers | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder and CFO | Trepanier MacGillis Battina, PA | 2013 - Present |
Owner | Battina Law, pllc | 2010 - 2013 |
Managing Partner | Bock & Battina, LLP | 2006 - 2010 |
Owner | Law Office of Bryan R. Battina/Battina Law Office | 2004 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Pro Se Project | Volunteer Attorney | 2013 - Present |
Hennepin County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section | Member | 2004 - Present |
Volunteer Lawyers Network | Volunteer Attorney | 2004 - Present |
LegalCorps | Volunteer Attorney | 2004 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. website | Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies Procedure for Mandatory Buy-Out of Minority Shareholder Interests Pursuant to a Motion | 2019 |
Trepanier MacGillis Battina Website | Clarifying an Employment Agreement | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Brewery and Distillery Law | Brewery and Distillery Law | 2016 |
A Roundtable Conference for Litigators: Tapping Into Experience | A Roundtable Conference for Litigators: Tapping Into Experience | 2016 |
Discovery from Start to Finish | Discovery from Start to Finish | 2015 |
Brewery and Distillery Law | Brewery and Distillery Law | 2015 |
2012 Real Estate Institute | Foreclosure Defense | 2012 |
2012 Foreclosure Conference | Foreclosure Defense | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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THOMSPON V. ANOKA-HENNEPIN DRUG TASKFORCE | Settled for $180,000 |
CHITAWONG V. BURKE, ET. AL. | Jury Verdict plus Attorney Fees $225,036.58 |
T & J CONCRETE V. NORTHERN LAKES, ET. AL. | Summary Judgment $755,525.05 |
CARTER V. BELIN | Summary Judgment $141,087.75 |
CARTER V. LAKANU, ET. AL. | Summary Judgment $244,179.50 |
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Sean Kaufhold, Litigation Attorney on Jan 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Battina's litigation experience and ability to work through difficult disputes is why I would refer my clients to him. Tough and effective.
Rhonda Magnussen, Litigation Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Kaufhold, Litigation Attorney on Jan 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Battina's litigation experience and ability to work through difficult disputes is why I would refer my clients to him. Tough and effective.
Rhonda Magnussen, Litigation Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Lengeling, Litigation Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Battina is an aggressive advocate for his business clients and is respected for his work in real estate disputes, shareholder issues and employment law matters. I endorse Bryan's work and his firm.
Derek Rosso, Litigation Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Good guy and a good lawyer. Respected for his work in business disputes.
Robert Jones, Business Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Creative and intelligent business litigation lawyer. I endorse Bryan and his firm
John Carlson, Business Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bryan is a well known commercial litigation attorney in the Twin Cities and I would feel comfortable referring any type of business dispute work to him and his firm.
Thomas Beito, Litigation Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bryan is a smart and experienced trial lawyer and I would endorse his work in any business litigation matter.
Brett Brudvik, Litigation Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Carson Heefner, Litigation Attorney on Jun 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Eaton, Litigation Attorney on Jan 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked both as co-counsel and opposing counsel with Bryan on different cases. He is a true zealous advocate for his clients and loves his work. He works hard to get his clients the best possible results.
James Bock, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 8, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is a spectacular courtroom attorney and fine litigator. It would be a pleasure to work with him again, and I endorse him whole-heartedly for any litigation.
Joseph Kantor, Litigation Attorney on Sep 6, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I first met Bryan as an opposing counsel on a complex real estate and lending lawsuit. I was impressed with his level of knowledge and dedication to his clients. Since that lawsuit, I have referred cases to Bryan and have consistently been impressed with his results. I respect his skills as an attorney and his level of dedication to his clients. I recommend Bryan without hesitation.
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