L.J. Rotman, Real Estate Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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L.J. Rotman is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
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- Handles Real Estate matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About L.J. Rotman: L.J. Rotman is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Legal matters L.J. takes on
L.J. concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case L.J. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
L.J. takes real estate matters in Minneapolis, 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 L.J. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet L.J. Rotman — real estate lawyer in Minneapolis
L.J. Rotman is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
L.J. Rotman’s practice is concentrated in real estate financing, acquisitions and workouts and complex commercial transactions. His primary emphasis has been directed toward the hospitality industry. In this industry, Mr. Rotman has been responsible for the structuring and negotiation of billions of dollars of hotel acquisitions, financings, developments, restructurings and workouts involving thousands of hotels located throughout the world.
Mr. Rotman’s experience includes representing clients in acquiring and disposing of hotels, developing new brands and developing new hotels, including ocean front hotels in Miami, Naples, Perdido Key, Palm Beach Shores and Key West, Florida; South Padre Island, Texas; Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi and throughout the Caribbean. His experience also includes negotiating and structuring hotel management agreements with several national hotel operators and franchise agreements with nearly every major domestic flag. Many of the hotel transactions have included related amenities such as golf courses, health clubs, restaurants, airports, theme retail, casinos, amphitheaters, night clubs and convention centers.
In addition to conventional financing, the financing tools utilized in connection with these hotels have included REITs, REMICs, joint ventures, tax increment, public and private offerings, ground lease and sale/leaseback transactions. Given the unique nature of hotels as both a real estate asset and operating business, Mr. Rotman has been primarily responsible for nearly every legal aspect of these hotels, including liquor license approvals, land development issues, construction contracts, employment matters, securities matters, franchising, environmental, ADA, income, sales and property tax, timeshare conversion, foreclosure, receivership, litigation and bankruptcy.
Mr. Rotman’s hotel clients include developers, lenders, receivers, investors and hotel operators.
L.J.'s approach to real estate cases
L.J. Rotman’s practice is concentrated in real estate financing, acquisitions and workouts and complex commercial transactions. His primary emphasis has been directed toward the hospitality industry. In this industry, Mr. Rotman has been responsible for the structuring and negotiation of billions of dollars of hotel acquisitions, financings, developments, restructurings and workouts involving…
The kind of cases L.J. takes
L.J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D. · 1984
University of Colorado at Boulder
BA · 1980
L.J. studied at J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and BA in University of Colorado at Boulder.
Law school and academic background
L.J. completed J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and BA in University of Colorado at Boulder. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice L.J. runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
L.J. has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026).
Locations
L.J. Rotman's office in Minneapolis
L.J.'s primary office is at 250 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1150, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire L.J. Rotman — 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 L.J. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
L.J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain L.J.'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; L.J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Minneapolis, 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 L.J.
L.J. 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. L.J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
L.J.'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 L.J. Rotman
How much does it cost to hire L.J. for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. L.J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does L.J. offer a free consultation?
L.J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain L.J.'s office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check L.J.'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. L.J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can L.J. take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
L.J. 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 — L.J. 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 L.J.?
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. L.J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is L.J. accepting new real estate clients right now?
L.J.'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 Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
L.J. handles real estate matters throughout Minnesota. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
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