Need lawyer rec in MN

Hey, so I've got a neighbor from hell situation over a dead tree that straddles the property line. He harassed a previous tree removal vendor I hired so badly that the vendor will no longer do work for me along his side of my property. I need a lawyer because this neighbor has threatened to sue me via certified mail for $10k for damages to his 17ish year old falling apart fence (that leaned against the tree that's now dead for years before he recently fixed it) because sticks from out shared tree have fallen on it (that he could have trimmed at any point, being a half owner).

I don't think he's got adequate grounds to come after me because it's a jointly owned tree, and I have texts showing I've tried to work with him to get the tree down. In fact, I offered to pay the full removal costs if he just hired the contractor (because I'm NEVER sending a contractor within 1 foot of his property EVER again). This man is recently divorced & I've heard he's picking fights & threatening lawsuits against other neighbors too- just a real treat.

I'm hoping to find a lawyer that's familiar with tree law in Minnesota that can help set this right. I have a survey & ample evidence I've tried to get this tree removed. Thanks for the help! This reddit group has been really helpful & cathartic while dealing with this nonsense.

Posted Sep 10, 2026, 7:21 PM UTC

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