Juan M. Avila

Juan works with clients on complex, multi-party litigation matters in the areas of construction, professional liability (architects and engineers), personal injury, premises liability, and products liability. Juan’s clients rely on his knowledge and experience successfully litigating cases through trial, arbitration, and on appeal. He also assists clients with avoiding litigation, loss prevention, and effective risk management.

Through this practice of writing and lecturing, Juan keeps his clients aware of the latest legal changes. He has published and lectured on various topics involving civil procedure, construction law, and professional liability claims involving architects and engineers. Juan keeps active in the legal community and is currently serving as treasurer and board member for the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association. He was also a past board member of the Hennepin County Bar Association.

When not focused on client work, Juan stays active and entertained by his three young children.  Juan enjoys golfing, bicycling, playing guitar, and all things Boston sports.

Presentations

• "Ethical Considerations in Construction Contracts from a Design Professional and Contractor Perspective," Construction Specifications Institute - Minneapolis/St. Paul and Minnesota Construction Association Meeting, January 2022
• “Claims Against the Design Professional in Minnesota Construction Defect Cases,” Minnesota Construction Law Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., October 2013
• “Civil Litigation Deskbook,” Co-Author and Presenter, MN CLE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2008 
• “Construction Defect Seminar,” Presenter, American Family Insurance Claims Attorneys Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2007 

Language

Spanish