Houston Mccrae Droel, Business Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Houston concentrates on business, construction, general, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Houston handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Construction

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• General

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• Real Estate

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Houston's primary office is at 30 S 9th St # 7, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-3106. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Houston usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Houston discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Houston for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Houston walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Houston offer a free consultation?

  Houston charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Houston's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Houston's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Minnesota typically take?

  Simple business 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. Houston gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Houston take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?

  Houston 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 — Houston 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 Houston?

  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. Houston will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Houston accepting new business clients right now?

  Houston's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.