Alexander Athmann, Attorney
Alex is a shareholder at Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. He represents contractors, subcontractors, and owners in construction disputes in federal and state court, and in arbitration. Alex is experienced in delay, disruption, and acceleration claims, bond and mechanics’ lien claims and in the drafting and negotiating of construction and design contracts. Alex has been named to the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list from 2022-24.
Matthew T. Collins, Attorney
After more than twenty years of courtroom battles, Matt puts that litigation experience to work for his clients on the front end of the deal, helping to manage the risks and avoid litigation wherever possible. If a dispute is unavoidable, however, Matt’s familiarity with the inside of a courtroom has allowed him to obtain successful verdicts or awards in a variety of construction, complex commercial, and business disputes. His construction law experience includes a wide variety of construction claims and contract reviews, representing owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers, whether GMP, design-build, EPC, or everything in between. Matt also provides legal advice to lenders, developers, commercial landlords, tenants, and other business entities.
Nathan Sellers, Attorney
Nathan has been with Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. for over 11 years. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation and appeals within the construction industry. Nathan has presented on a variety of topics, including special types of liens, and construction management/design-build in Minnesota.