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William D. Hull

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Attorney William D. (Bill) Hull has been practicing law since 1979. He was a partner with Jeffrey Coleman for 22 years at the former Coleman, Hull & Van Vliet.

In 2013 Mr. Hull founded Hull ADR Services, LLC, focusing on mediation and arbitration of commercial, corporation, construction and employment disputes.

Since 1985, he has served on the American Arbitration Association Arbitration Panel and since 1995 has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court Panel of Qualified Neutrals for both Mediation and Arbitration.

He has litigated and arbitrated complex commercial, construction and employment cases in federal and state court and before arbitration panels across the United States.

Areas of focus include:

  • Contract review, negotiation, and preparation
  • Business advice
    • Shareholder disputes, business valuation issues, and mergers and acquisitions
    • Leases, real estate purchase and financing
    • Employment agreements
  • Risk management for construction professionals
  • Construction litigation

His experience in litigation and arbitration includes:

  • Professional liability
  • Claims for delays
  • Disruption and losses of efficiency
  • Breaches of contracts for performance
  • Scope of work and payment
  • Complex multiparty insurance coverage issues
  • Construction defects

Associations

Hull has been a member or board member of professional organizations including:

  • Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
  • Associated General Contractors of America
  • Minnesota Concrete & Masonry Contractors Association
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Parks

Since 1998, he has been frequently selected by Thomson Reuters for the Minnesota Super Lawyers list and was named one of the “Top 40 Mediators” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. He has achieved the highest ranking (AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated) by Martindale-Hubbell.

Education

  • B.A., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
  • J.D., cum laude, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Client Comments

The value Jeff brings to the table is the fact that he understands the engineering side of things. He has so much expertise in concrete and structures as an engineer, but also has legal expertise as a… Read More
– Bob Thompson, Principal , Savko

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Areas of Practice

Concrete and Concrete Construction Law
Professional Liability Defense
Architects and Engineers Defense
Business Law
Insurance and Insurance Coverage
Construction Law

Updates

OSHA’s Silica Rule: Risk Management and Best Practices

Posted: November 5, 2019

OSHA requires employers to limit workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica and to take appropriate steps to protect workers whose exposure reaches certain thresholds.

Jeff Coleman designated a top MN construction attorney by Chambers and Partners

Posted: May 9, 2019

We are pleased to announce that founding partner Jeff Coleman has again been named one of the top Construction attorneys in Minnesota by the international attorney rating organization, Chambers and Partners. The designation “Band 1” is based on their rigorous, independent research, which includes interviews with clients and peers. To go to Jeff’s description in […]

Understanding and Navigating the Business Immigration Process—The H-1B Visa

Posted: March 13, 2019

Recommendations for securing H-1B Visa approval. Enabling American companies to employ foreign workers in \”specialty occupations\” which require highly qualified and skilled employees..

Lars Erickson elected to the Minnesota Concrete Council Board of Directors

Posted: December 18, 2018

We are pleased to announce that partner Lars Erickson has been elected to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Concrete Council. The MCC is a concrete-related trade association dedicated to advancing education, technical practice, scientific investigation and research into cast-in-place concrete. Lars has been practicing law since 1996 and has […]

The Go/NoGo Process: Risk Analysis of Client, Project and Team

Posted: December 5, 2018

Projects are the lifeblood of A/E business. But the marketing resources required to secure a project can be significant. From a management perspective it’s a balancing act: Is pursuing this project a worthwhile investment? Are the project and client a good fit for our firm? Would this project truly benefit the business—in terms of profit […]

Lobbying, PACs and Contributions: What A/E Execs Need to Know

Posted: June 22, 2018

Legislation and public policy are crucial factors in the lives of architects and engineers. So. . . A/E professionals need to know how individuals, companies and professional organizations can ethically influence public policy and law. and A/E executives should build a culture that encourages and supports employee civic involvement, while in no way suggesting that […]

A Proactive Approach to Claims

Posted: May 24, 2018

No one wants to have a claim filed against them. So you need to know how to recognize an incident that could become a claim, and how to manage the incident before it progresses to litigation. Then you need to share lessons learned with your staff.

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Roundtable

The Coleman Executive Roundtable for Architects and Engineers is a community of architectural and engineering industry leaders who come together quarterly to learn about and discuss current business issues.

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