Elizabeth Runde, Real Estate Attorney in Edina, Minnesota
Edina, MN
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Elizabeth Runde is an attorney based in Edina, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
- Based in
- Edina, MINNESOTA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from Edina, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Elizabeth Runde: Elizabeth Runde is an attorney based in Edina, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Elizabeth takes on
Elizabeth concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Elizabeth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Edina, Minnesota
Elizabeth takes real estate matters in Edina, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Elizabeth Runde — real estate lawyer in Edina
Elizabeth Runde is an attorney based in Edina, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Elizabeth Runde focuses her practice primarily in the areas of commercial real estate, including acquisition, disposition, leasing, and real estate development. Elizabeth has over five years of experience as a real estate attorney, having successfully guided clients through real estate title closings from start to finish. She leverages her first-hand title insurance experience to provide comprehensive legal counsel and advice to clients.
Elizabeth has extensive experience in all matters real estate closing related, including construction underwriting. She has experience reviewing real estate and construction agreements, including development agreements between general contractors and developers. Elizabeth enjoys helping clients understand the complexities of real estate transactions, working through title and survey issues, and navigating the related risks so that they can make informed business decisions. She is a trusted advisor to clients in real estate transactions and understands the importance of her client’s objectives.
Elizabeth received her B.A. from the University of St. Thomas with a major in Marketing and her J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where she served as an Associate Editor on the Journal of Law and Public Policy. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Elizabeth was counsel for a Title Insurance Company.
Elizabeth is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Iowa.
How Elizabeth handles real estate matters
Elizabeth Runde focuses her practice primarily in the areas of commercial real estate, including acquisition, disposition, leasing, and real estate development. Elizabeth has over five years of experience as a real estate attorney, having successfully guided clients through real estate title closings from start to finish. She leverages her first-hand title insurance experience to provide…
Who Elizabeth represents
Elizabeth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Edina and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of St. Thomas School of Law
J.D. · 2018
Elizabeth studied at J.D. in University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Elizabeth completed J.D. in University of St. Thomas School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Elizabeth runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Elizabeth has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
Locations
Elizabeth Runde's office in Edina
Elizabeth's primary office is at 8050 West 78th Street, Edina, Minnesota, 55439. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Elizabeth Runde — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Elizabeth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Elizabeth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Edina, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Elizabeth
Elizabeth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Elizabeth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Elizabeth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Runde
How much does it cost to hire Elizabeth for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Elizabeth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Elizabeth offer a free consultation?
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Elizabeth's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Elizabeth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Elizabeth take my case if I'm outside Edina?
Elizabeth is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Elizabeth will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Elizabeth?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Elizabeth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Elizabeth accepting new real estate clients right now?
Elizabeth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Edina, Minneapolis and St Paul in Minnesota
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