Brian N. Niemczyk - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson
Appeals Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN
8050 West 78th Street Minneapolis, MN 55439
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Minneapolis Appeals Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Appeals
- Employment Law
- Litigation
- Real Estate Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Brian Niemczyk joined Hellmuth & Johnson in 2012. He is a 2006 graduate of Hamline University School of Law, and spent several years before law school working as an intern at the United States Attorney's Office in Minneapolis. Mr. Niemczyk practices primarily with the firm's litigation group and focuses on employment law, commercial litigation, and real estate litigation.
During law school, Mr. Niemczyk was a two-year staff member of the Hamline Law Review, serving as symposium editor during his final year. In 2005, Mr. Niemczyk published an article in the Hamline Law Review entitled, "Baker v. Nelson Revisited: Is Same-Sex Marriage Coming to Minnesota?" 28 Hamline L. Rev. 425 (2005). Mr. Niemczyk was also an active volunteer in the Minnesota Justice Foundation, serving as a volunteer in the Public Defender's Office for the First Judicial District.
Mr. Niemczyk represents a wide variety of businesses and individuals involved in a wide range of real estate and commercial disputes. These commonly include disagreements over real estate and asset purchase agreements, leases, mortgages, mechanic's liens, and condominium disclosure statements. In addition, Mr. Niemczyk represents numerous individuals and small businesses in connection with employment disputes, including illegal retaliation and discrimination claims and disagreements concerning employment contracts and non-compete agreements. Mr. Niemczyk works to provide pragmatic solutions to his clients, whether it be through litigation, negotiation, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Mr. Niemczyk is originally from Little Canada, Minnesota. He currently resides in Maple Grove with his wife, Emily and two children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- MN State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Outstanding Achievement Award, 2006
- Constance Bakken Fellowship Award, 2005 - 2006
- Hamline Law Review, Symposium Editor, 2005 - 2006
- Hamline Law Review, Associate, 2004 - 2005
Other Sources of Feedback About Brian N. Niemczyk
Included on the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2006
Juris Doctor
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
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Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2006
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Non Legal Education
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Hamline University College of Liberal Arts,
St. Paul,
MN, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction in History and Political Science
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Men's Tennis Team, Four-Year Varsity Letter Winner
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Hamline University College of Liberal Arts,
St. Paul,
MN, 2003
Past Positions
- Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A., Law Clerk, 2005 - 2006
- Westrick & McDowall-Nix, PLLP, Law Clerk, 2004 - 2005
- U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota, Student Intern, 2001 - 2003
Pro Bono Activities
- Minnesota Justice Foundation, Student Law Clerk, 2003 - 2004
Published Works
Articles
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Baker v. Nelson Revisited: Is Same-Sex Marriage Coming to Minnesota?, 28 Hamline L. Rev. 425, (2005)
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2006
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Contact
8050 West 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55439
Phone: (952) 460-9245
Fax: (952) 941-2337
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am to 5pm
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