Finance & Banking

Finance & Banking

Gislason & Hunter works as strategic partners with numerous financial institutions, from community banks in rural Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, to regional lenders in the Midwest, and national banks across the region. Gislason & Hunter’s attorneys understand and advise on all aspects of the banking and financial services industry. Thoroughly familiar with financial economic conditions and the ever-evolving regulatory environment, our banking and finance attorneys provide legal guidance, practical solutions and litigation services. One of our firm’s strengths is advising financial institutions in all aspects of the lending cycle, from drafting documents for a loan through the collection process. Our clients trust us to handle all insolvency issues through workouts, receiverships, restructuring and bankruptcy. Our attorneys have considerable experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, landlords and tenants, official committees, asset purchasers, lenders, and trustees.  

Our banking law practice provides a deep depth of sophisticated counsel and experienced representation for banking and financial services. We service banks engaged in real estate lending, agricultural lending and commercial lending. We also assist our clients with business planning and administration, corporate governance, employment and HR matters, regulatory compliance, and mergers & acquisitions. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Bank Litigation
  • Business Planning & Administration
  • Collection Actions
  • Commercial Lending
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employment & HR Consulting
  • Loan Transactions
  • Loan Workouts
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Portfolio Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reorganization & Bankruptcy

Insights

  • March 25, 2025Labor & EmploymentEmployment & HR Consulting+1

    Employment Law Seminar 2025

    Tuesday, June 3rd | Seminar 11:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center Join us and stay up-to-date on the latest changes in employment law, gain actionable insights for navigating compliance and risk management, learn best practices for handling workplace issues, and network with industry leaders and peers. More information coming...


  • March 10, 2025Finance & BankingCommercial Lending

    Commercial Lending Seminar 2025

    This event has been canceled. We truly appreciate your interest in the seminar and hope you’ll stay connected with us. We regularly offer valuable learning opportunities and would love to have you join us for future events. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to connecting with you soon!


  • May 9, 2024Finance & Banking

    The Importance of Responding to Garnishments

    Many, if not most, of the lenders who are reading this article have probably responded to one or more garnishments in their career. Many lenders see these collection tools as an administrative burden to respond to – and a burden they are not adequately compensated for with the nominal $15.00 fee that must be served...


  • May 6, 2024Finance & Banking

    Navigating Loss: A Bank’s Guide to Managing the Death of a Customer

    As Benjamin Franklin once said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While banks cannot help with taxes, they certainly play a role in the handling of financial assets after a customer passes. The death of a customer presents a unique set of challenges for banks. Community banks...


  • May 1, 2024Finance & Banking

    Replevin Actions: Obtaining Possession of Personal Property Prior to Final Judgment

    Replevin actions are a versatile tool for obtaining or regaining personal property which you have the right to possess. In Minnesota, replevin actions are also known by the more modern phrase, “claim and delivery of personal property,” and are governed by a statutory scheme found in Minnesota Statutes chapter 565. Lenders often use replevin actions...