Ballard Spahr LLP

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Business Law Attorney

3.5(2 Google reviews)

2000 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis MN 55402 2119 US, 80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States

Information last updated October 12, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Business Law Civil Litigation

About Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP maintains a significant presence in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following its 2018 merger with Lindquist & Vennum. This expansion established one of the firm's largest offices outside of Philadelphia, situated in the IDS Center. The Minneapolis office is home to over 60 attorneys who represent local, regional, and national businesses, alongside individuals, across a diverse range of legal needs.

Attorneys at Ballard Spahr's Minneapolis office provide counsel on matters such as tax advice, trial advocacy, capital-raising, strategic alliances, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Their practice also encompasses private equity transactions, corporate governance, financing, real estate, and regulatory compliance. The firm handles various litigation matters, including bankruptcy cases and media and entertainment law. Its client base spans industries including financial services, software and technology, manufacturing, real estate development, hospitality, consumer products, food and beverage, medical device, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and renewable energy. The firm's approach is characterized by responsiveness to client needs.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Karla M. Vehrs — Office Managing Partner
Jessica Swanson
Isabella Salomão Nascimento
Services listed: Affordable Housing and Community Development, Anti-Money Laundering, Antitrust and Competition, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, and Restructuring, Class Action Litigation, Commercial Finance, Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Consumer Financial Services, Corporate, Corporate Governance, Corporate Real Estate
Offices: 2000 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis , MN 55402-2119
Awards & recognition: Minnesota Lawyer 's Up & Coming Attorneys
Twin Cities Business 2026 Notable Litigation & Trial Attorneys List

Source: ballardspahr.com · checked October 12, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

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Ballard Spahr LLP — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ballard Spahr LLP located?+

Ballard Spahr LLP is located at 2000 IDS Center 80 South 8th Street Minneapolis MN 55402 2119 US, 80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Ballard Spahr LLP handle?+

Ballard Spahr LLP handles Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Ballard Spahr LLP?+

Call Ballard Spahr LLP at +1 612-371-3211 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Ballard Spahr LLP well rated?+

Ballard Spahr LLP has a 3.5-star rating based on 2 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

2 reviews

Briget Murphy· via Google
Convenient
4 years ago
Zach Addy· via Google
I hired Ballard Spahr in December 2022 to draft loan agreement documents for my newly established cannabis company. During my introductory call I asked for the billing rates of the individuals that would be assigned to my engagement. I was provided separate rates for the attorney, junior attorney, and paralegal. Upon completion of the engagement, I was invoiced a bill with respective rates for the three team members that were 23%, 59%, and 26% greater than what was quoted to me over the phone. After calling out the discrepancy, I was told "our rates were increased at the beginning of the year. I think I mentioned that on one of our initial calls, but I didn't have the exact number, and in any event, I do apologize for the lack of communication subsequently." I took meticulous notes during the initial call with the firm, and I am certain that they did not mention any forth coming rate increases. In fact, our engagement letter, signed in 2023, reflected one of the rates discussed on my initial call with Ballard Spahr. However, the engagement letter only showed the rate for the attorney and not the junior attorney and paralegal. I am writing the review because the firm's bait-and-switch tactic was unprofessional and shifty.
3 years ago

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