“Having owned and managed my own construction business, I bring direct industry experience to the cases I handle. So my clients benefit from more than my legal knowledge. As a partner in the firm and member of the construction law and litigation practice groups, John T. Trout represents a wide range of business entities in transactional and litigation matters. Specifically, John’s practice is focused on construction law and litigation, including: Contract and business disputes Mechanic’s liens Bonds/surety law Claims Defective construction Real estate disputes Real estate fraud Prior to becoming an attorney, John founded and operated a commercial concrete and masonry restoration business. He brings that experience and knowledge to clients who include contractors, subcontractors, owners, suppliers and design professionals. John represents his clients in mediations, arbitrations and district court actions regarding construction-related matters, including construction and design defects, mechanic’s liens, bonds, delay and disruption, payment, insurance and other disputes. John also provides counsel to his clients related to the preparation and negotiation of contracts and other general business matters. John has experience representing clients at the appellate court level, including the successful appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court in Peggy Rose Revocable Trust v. Eppich, C3-00-1163, 640 N.W.2d 601 (Minn. 2002), a matter involving construction defects, fraud and arbitration. Along with his legal, business and industry experience, John brings true enthusiasm to his practice of law. “This is a unique sector, steered by people who are often self-made or carrying on a family business. It’s an industry of ‘big shoulders’, with clients I’m genuinely proud to represent.”