Will Elliott
PEOPLE

Will Elliott

Associate
elliott.will@dorsey.com
Minneapolis P +1 (612) 492-6591 F +1 (952) 516-5553

Overview

WILL EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY HELPS CLIENTS NAVIGATE ALL ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. HE ENJOYS PARTNERING WITH HIS CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR GOALS, FIND SOLUTIONS, AND DELIVER RESULTS.

Will specializes in real estate, with a specific focus on two primary areas: (1) the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, and (2) complex lease negotiations. In this first area, Will helps clients buy and sell every type of property, from office towers to manufacturing facilities, and everything in between. Will also helps real estate developers navigate every phase of the land development process, from site acquisition and entitlements through leasing and eventual sale. In his leasing practice, Will regularly negotiates lease on behalf of both landlords and tenants, for spaces large and small. Will is an expert in the leasing of commercial office space and medical offices.

In addition to Will's two primary areas of focus, he has significant experience in real estate finance transactions, renewable energy projects, construction and design contracts, and land use matters.

Education & Admissions

University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2017), Minnesota Law Review, Managing Editor; Dean’s List

University of Iowa (B.A., Economics; Public Policy, 2014), Phi Beta Kappa; Graduated with Distinction

Admissions

  • Minnesota

Experience

  • Represent national multi-family owners and operators in connection with the purchase and sale of properties and portfolios across the country
  • Ongoing representation of a healthcare insurance company and a healthcare provider in connection with the leasing of general office space and medical offices across the county
  • Ongoing representation of a Twin Cities landlord in connection with the leasing of their 300,000 square foot office park
  • Assist several national developers with the acquisition, development and sale of complex real estate projects across the country
  • Assist in the representation of an institutional lender in the negotiation and closing of loan transactions
  • Assist in the representation of renewable energy developers

Industries & Practices

  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Mortgage Banking
  • Project Development & Finance
  • Real Estate & Land Use

Accolades

  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Just Deeds Team), 2021
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Rebuilding Our Community Webinar Series), 2021

Contributed 50+ Pro Bono Hours in 2020

  • Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020

North Star Lawyer

  • North Star Lawyer, 2017-2018 and 2020
Will Elliott