Joan M. Quade, Esq.
Arbitrator, Attorney, Mediator
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Suite 400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Suite 400
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Barna Guzy & Steffen Ltd. - Shareholder, Board Member
Arbitrator, Attorney, Mediator
Shareholder/Litigator/Board Member, Barna Guzy & Steffen Ltd., 1987 - Present; Registered Nurse, Regions Hospital fka Ramsey Medical Center, 1980 - 1986.
Over 35 years in commercial litigation and employment law. Extensive experience in all types of litigation, including construction litigation. Represents both plaintiffs and defendants in large commercial construction cases as well as homeowners or contractors on residential property matters. Extensive history with roofing cases and employment law matters. Represents large real estate management company clients, large and small contractors and large REIT clients. <br/><br/>Also as a litigator has handled all types and sizes of consumer cases, representing both individuals and companies in contract disputes, warranty issues on autos, boats and RVs; and disputes regarding mobile homes, banking issues, collections, neighbor disputes, will contests, property line disputes, insurance disputes over claims/policies/coverage and tenant/landlord disputes.<br/><br/>Represented individuals on small cases including both public and private employers. Background experience includes many court cases, arbitrations, mediations and also labor arbitrations on behalf of employers. Represents public and private employers in arbitration who have terminated a union employee, and counsels employers in discipline cases. Significant experience in contract actions, civil temporary restraining orders and injunctions related to business claims, employment defense cases, business disputes and numerous jury and court trials over the years. <br/>
Mediated cases involving construction issues, contracts, property disputes and real estate disputes. Has mediated cases with represented parties as well as pro se parties. Have also mediated cases with private parties as well as disputes between companies.
Mediations have involved real estate and specifically, settlement of a partition action by resolving the value issues between the parties. Also issues in contract disputes, payment disputes, disputes between property owners and individuals and families.
The process of mediation is very important in dispute resolution. All parties must feel heard and be allowed to present their side of the case and how they see a potential resolution. The parties have to feel good about the process. Mediation is an efficient and worthwhile way to resolve a dispute. The costs of litigation are significant and many times both parties lose because of the length of time it takes to get through the court system. <br/><br/>In construction cases, mediation provides the forum for the parties and insurance companies to exchange information and make sound financial decisions to resolve the matter before incurring the costs of litigation and the uncertainty of trial. The mediator's role is to be well prepared, to listen, to politely challenge positions and to bring the parties to agreement. <br/><br/>The process of mediation allows some parties the ability to state their case and vent to the mediator. Being heard provides satisfaction for those who feel wronged in some respect or those who feel falsely accused. The mediation process can be very gratifying for the parties. It is a way for parties to have some control, whereas the court process many times has a clear winner and a clear loser.
Hamline School of Law (J.D., Cum Laude, Dean’s List-1987);<br/>College of St. Scholastica (B.A., major in Nursing and Humanities, specializing in History, Dean’s List-1980).
Admitted to the Bar: Minnesota (1987), Wisconsin (2009); Minnesota Supreme Court (1987), Wisconsin Supreme Court (2009); U.S. District Court: District of Minnesota (1988); United States Supreme Court (1999).
Chairperson of the 21st District Ethics Committee Jan 2015-Dec 2018 <br/>Anoka County Bar Association <br/>Minnesota State Bar Association<br/>Minnesota Women Lawyers<br/>American Association of Nurse Attorneys<br/>Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women
Teaching:<br/>Guest lecture on Labor Arbitration, St. Thomas Law School, October 2019<br/>Sexual Harassment Prevention, 5th Annual School Law Conference, August 2013<br/>Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Anoka County Bar Association, August 2013<br/><br/>Articles:<br/>What should be Included in an Arbitration Clause Used in Business Contracts, August 2022<br/>Workplace Investigations, August 2022<br/>Early Mediation in Your Civil Litigation Case, July 2022<br/>Discovery of Hidden Defects in Your Newly Purchased Home, September 2021<br/>Is Your Employment Lawyer Readily Accessible? September 2021<br/>Litigation and Dispute Resolution During a Pandemic, September 2020<br/>A Practical Look at Arbitration as a Growing Trend, September 2019<br/>Medical Insurance Issues: Denial of Claims 2019<br/>Bankruptcy and an Unexpired Lease 2014<br/>Condemnation 2014<br/>“Discovery Misconduct” Bench & Bar, Tips & Traps March 2013<br/>Transporting and Spreading of Cremated Remains, August 2013<br/>Miniature Horses as Services Animals, August 2013<br/>Collection of Your Accounts Receivable 2009<br/>Proper Use and Benefits of the Commercial Unlawful Detainer 2008<br/>Neighbors from Hell: Spite Fence Law 2003
$375 Per Hour
English
United States of America
Coon Rapids, MN
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