Robert Jason Shainess
Capstone Law LLC • Minneapolis, MN
Construction DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate & Construction
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Contact
Email
rob@capstonelaw.com
Phone
(866) 614-8691
Address
Canadian Pacific Plaza120 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, US
Professional
About
Rob Shainess is a trial lawyer with a particular focus on resolving real estate, construction, and business disputes. Rob’s clients range from individual property owners to national banks, and everyone in between. Rob is proud to have been named a Rising Star in 2012 and 2013 by Super Lawyers Magazine, and to be the author of an award-winning blog focused on Minnesota real estate disputes. Before founding Capstone Law, Rob spent seven years as a real estate and construction litigator with one of Minnesota’s largest elite law firms. In 2011, Rob set out to start his own firm, believing that he could offer his clients better value if he shed the bloat associated with large firms. Rob grew up in Connecticut, and received his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in upstate New York. After college, Rob moved to Minnesota to attend law school at the University of Minnesota. While attending law school, Rob met his wife, a Minnesota native. They now live in the Twin Cities with their daughter and twin sons. Rob has handled many real estate, construction, and business disputes. Information about specific real estate disputes that Rob has handled can be found here. And, look here for information about Rob’s construction experience.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2003 University of Minnesota Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2001 Ithaca College B.A. 1997 Cheshire High School
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2012 Turf Wars Blog Court Warns Title Insurance Companies: Pay Up Or Else 2012 Turf Wars Blog Minnesota Mechanic's Lien Surprise!
Associations
2012 - Present Builders Association of the Twin Cities Member 2006 - Present Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section Member 2004 - Present Hennepin County Bar Association Member 2004 - Present Minnesota State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section Member
Speaking
2011 Minnesota CLE Who Owns It? The Most Common Claims When Ownership or Use of Property Is In Question 2009 Annual Meeting ConsensusDOCS Contracts-Overview and Use 2008 Annual Meeting Top Contract Provisions for Subcontractors 2005 Volunteer Lawyers Network Basics of Residential Eviction Defense
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Updated: Jun 07, 2026