Jevon C. Bindman
Partner
Overview
Litigator Jevon Bindman works with clients in a range of industries, with a focus on assisting policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and representing stakeholders in construction and real estate matters, as well as appeals.
Jevon excels at resolving legal claims in motion practice early in the litigation process, which saves his clients money and, even more importantly, time. Cases are often won and lost by the quality of a party’s written briefs, with many issues decided at the motion practice stage, making persuasive legal writing an essential element of any party’s litigation strategy. Jevon has significant experience in leveraging motion practice and procedure throughout the litigation process, from early motions to dismiss to post-trial motions and appellate argument.
Jevon’s writing and advocacy has recently led to the following successes on behalf of his clients:
- Summary judgment in a property owner’s favor in a challenge of a municipality’s unlawful zoning and planning decisions;
- Dismissal of claims alleging fraud and unfair business practices and award of attorneys’ fees for a client in the medical industry;
- Affirmance on appeal of a successful defense verdict in a commercial case in which the plaintiff sought more than $20 million in alleged lost-profit damages; and
- Dismissal of all claims in a shareholder dispute due to lack of jurisdiction.
Jevon also appears frequently before Minnesota and federal appellate courts. Appellate practice requires a thorough knowledge of applicable standards of review to identify reversable legal issues, and a strong writing background to persuade judicial panels that the lower court got it right or wrong. Jevon’s strong experience in these areas make him a “go-to” appellate lawyer.
Jevon has established himself as a thought leader in the Minnesota legal community. He co-authors four volumes of the Minnesota Practice Series—the seminal treatise on Minnesota law and procedure—including the Minnesota Handbook of Courtroom Evidence and Civil Rules Annotated. Jevon is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure, and he is active as a speaker on court rules, appellate practice, and insurance coverage. He also regularly posts on LinkedIn regarding legal writing and courtroom practice.
Believing firmly in the importance of pro bono service, Jevon volunteers at the Minnesota State Law Library Appeals Clinic, and he was a member of the Maslon team that successfully vacated Douglas Tyrone Armstrong's death sentence on a post-trial habeas corpus appeal. Additionally, Jevon reversed a criminal conviction in the Court of Appeals on the basis that evidence was obtained in violation of the client's constitutional rights.
Jevon is also active in his community. He is a governing member of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and a founder of Arts Roseville, which seeks to advance local arts and creativity. Before joining Maslon, Jevon served as a law clerk to the Honorable G. Barry Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Prior to law school he was a middle and high school choir teacher. In his spare time he enjoys singing, biking, and performing home renovations.
Experience
Appellate and Motion Practice:
- MCDC Penn Lake LLC v. City of Bloomington (Minn. Dist. Ct. 2022): Won summary judgment and obtained reversal of municipal planning decision that restricted an owner’s ability to develop its property.
- Poultry Borderless Co. v. Froemming, 2021 WL 354087 (D. Minn. Feb. 2, 2021): Obtained dismissal of federal lawsuit in closely held business dispute for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.
- Obtained affirmance on appeal of a successful defense verdict in a commercial case in which the plaintiff sought more than $20 million in alleged lost-profit damages.
- Obtained dismissal of claims alleging fraud and unfair business practices and award of attorneys’ fees for a client in the medical industry.
- Obtained confirmation of arbitration award in disputes related to the largest solar project in Minnesota history, as well as affirmance on appeal.
Insurance Coverage:
- Coverage counsel for design and material subcontractor for Las Vegas Raiders (Allegiant) Stadium.
- Obtained favorable settlement for HVAC contractor in dispute with general liability insurer.
- Obtained favorable settlement for steel fabricator in dispute with professional liability carrier for coverage of claims exceeding $9 million.
Construction and General Litigation:
- Obtained favorable jury verdict for large Minnesota manufacturer against former dealer seeking over $20 million in lost-profit damages.
- Counsel for EPC contractor on claims related to the Aurora Solar Project—the largest solar project in Minnesota history.
- Counsel for the investigation of Monterrey Security, former security provider for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Counsel for large international structural engineering firm for claims related to design and construction of the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium project—the largest construction project in Minnesota history.
- Counsel for the University of Minnesota for claims related to the $110 million renovation of the Northrop Auditorium.
- Counsel for national utility manufacturer alleging deceptive trade practices and violations of the Lanham Act against a major competitor.
Pro Bono:
- Successfully argued for the reversal of a pro bono client's criminal conviction in the Court of Appeals on the basis that evidence was obtained in violation of the client's constitutional rights.
- Ex parte Armstrong (Tex. Crim. App. 2017). Member of team of Maslon lawyers serving as pro bono counsel for Douglas Tyrone Armstrong, a Texas death row inmate convicted of capital murder in 2006. The team successfully secured the vacation of Armstrong's death sentence by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Honors
Recognized on Minnesota Rising Stars list as part of the Super Lawyers® selection process, 2022-2023 (Minnesota Rising Stars is a designation given to only 2.5 percent of Minnesota attorneys each year, based on a selection process that includes the recommendation of peers in the legal profession.)
Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2022-2024 (These awards recognize attorneys, who are earlier in their careers, for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.)
Light of Justice Award, Texas Defender Service, 2018
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2015-2022 (North Star Lawyer is a designation that recognizes members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services in a calendar year.)
Associate Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America, 2022-present