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Johnston & Brouillard, P.A.

At the law firm of Johnston & Brouillard, P.A., we help Minnesotans move forward with clarity. Whether you’re purchasing property, forming a company, planning for your family’s future, or dealing with a dispute, our attorneys provide practical solutions and personal guidance. Contact our legal office today to get started.

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Law Firm

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

From residential closings to complex development projects, our real estate law team guides clients through every stage of real estate ownership, financing, leasing, and disputes. Our law firm represents both homeowners and investors, helping with purchases, sales, and development agreements. Our real estate attorneys are also experienced in resolving title defects, addressing land-use and zoning challenges, and providing guidance on easements and boundary-line issues. With decades of local knowledge, our legal office will work to protect your property rights and simplify the process from start to finish.

Real Estate Law

Business Law

Our business attorneys assist entrepreneurs and business owners in forming limited liability companies (LLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLPs), standard corporations, and standard partnerships. Our law firm is also skilled at drafting and reviewing contracts, succession planning, and managing relationships with partners or investors. Our business law services even extend to business purchases and sales, shareholder agreements, and risk management strategies. For ongoing needs, we offer fractional general counsel support, so small and mid-sized businesses have a trusted advisor without the overhead of an in-house legal office staff.

Business Law

Estate Planning Law

Protect your family and assets with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and probate-avoidance strategies. Our estate planning attorneys take the time to understand your family dynamics, tax considerations, and long-term wishes, tailoring a plan that provides clarity and peace of mind. Whether you’re creating a simple will or establishing a trust for complex assets, our legal office will ensure that your documents accurately reflect your intent and remain practical for your loved ones to follow.

Estate Planning Law

Litigation

When negotiations fail, our civil litigation attorneys are prepared to advocate for you in court. Our legal office handles business and contract disputes, property conflicts, commercial litigation, and other matters. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting your rights, whether the issue involves a business disagreement, a boundary line conflict, or a breach of contract. Our law firm has the experience to assist you through all stages of litigation, whether that be initial settlement discussions, mediation, arbitration, discovery or trial.

Litigation

Banking Law

Our financial attorneys represent banks, lenders, and financial institutions throughout the state of Minnesota. We handle loan agreements, lender negotiations, foreclosures, and provide ongoing general banking counsel. Whether it’s drafting compliant contracts, guiding lenders through disputes, or ensuring that regulatory requirements are met, our financial lawyers deliver practical and timely solutions. From community banks to regional lenders, we help financial institutions protect their interests while continuing to serve their clients with confidence.

Banking Law

Probate & Trust Administration

When families face the loss of a loved one, our estate administration attorneys step in to guide them through the legal process with care and clarity. We handle estate administration, trust compliance, and all necessary court filings, ensuring that assets are managed and distributed in accordance with the law and the decedent’s wishes. Whether you’re serving as a trustee, executor, or beneficiary, our trust administration lawyers simplify complex responsibilities and work to minimize disputes during a difficult time.

Probate & Trust Administration

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Why Choose

Johnston & Brouillard, P.A.?

  • Local and dependable. Serving Alexandria and the greater Minnesota region since 1998.
  • Direct access to attorneys. Talk to the attorney handling your matter, not a phone tree.
  • Timely communication. We aim to provide timely responses to your inquiries, so as to aid you with your pertinent legal questions.
  • Deep real estate credentials. Scott T. Johnston is an MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist and the Douglas County Examiner of Titles. Brit D. Brouillard is the Douglas County Deputy Examiner of Titles.
  • Plainspoken guidance. We translate complex law into clear steps you can use.
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We’re here to answer your questions and provide the guidance you need to move forward. Whether you’re buying property, starting a business, planning your estate, or facing a dispute, a short conversation can help you understand your options and take the next step with confidence. Contact our legal office today!

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Legal

Service FAQs

While it’s not legally required, having a real estate attorney helps prevent costly mistakes, ensures a clear title, and protects your interests in purchase agreements.

A will takes effect after death and must go through probate. A trust can manage assets during your lifetime and may help your family avoid probate after your death.

Yes. Even small businesses face contracts, employment issues, and growth decisions. Having a fractional general counsel means getting timely legal advice without hiring in-house staff.

We begin with practical solutions like negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. If necessary, we represent clients in court, guiding them through each step with clear communication.