Thomas Harlan

Real Estate Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

35+ years experience

Madigan, Dahl & Harlan PA

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

612-604-2000

https://www.mdh-law.com/attorney/harlan-thomas-p/

33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3675, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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Bio

Managing Partner of Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A. Tom's focus has been on business, construction and real estate law. He serves as counselor to a variety of small to medium-size businesses advising them on all aspects of business law from formation and capitalization of entities, to consulting and negotiating various contracts, leases, and other agreements, and finally representing these clients and their needs in federal and state courts across the country. He has advised clients on all forms of corporate transactions, financing, and land use issues. Tom's experience also extends into the area of energy and infrastructure projects and transactions with an emphasis on wind energy. He has participated in the relicensing of nuclear power plants and their attendant spent fuel storage systems.Tom has presented at numerous legal education and other seminars on issues concerning real-estate, land use, and construction law. He has advised clients on all forms of corporate transactions, financing, and land use issues. Tom's experience also extends into the area of energy and infrastructure projects and transactions with an emphasis on wind energy. He has participated in the relicensing of nuclear power plants and their attendant spent fuel storage systems. Tom has presented at numerous legal education and other seminars on issues concerning real-estate, land use, and construction law.

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1990

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Reviews

Jessica Ortiz

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Counsel for Our Growing Construction Business

Our company faced a complex contractual dispute with a major supplier that threatened to derail a key project. From our initial consultation, Tom Harlan demonstrated why he has such a strong reputation in business and construction law. His 35 years of experience were immediately evident as he dissected the agreement and outlined a clear, strategic path forward. He didn't just react to the litigation threat; he leveraged his deep understanding of business organizations to advise us on operational changes to prevent similar issues. The matter was resolved favorably and efficiently, saving us significant time and capital. Tom’s role as managing partner at Madigan, Dahl & Harlan means he provides counsel with the weight of a full-service firm, yet his approach is that of a trusted advisor who truly understands the pressures of running a midsize business in Minneapolis. We have retained him for ongoing corporate and real estate matters with complete confidence.