Jonathan L. R. Drewes

Attorney and Chief Manager

jon@dreweslaw.com
Direct: (612) 285-3052
Facsimile: (612) 285-3062

Rising Star 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Attorney At Law Magazine - Next Generation Lawyer (May, 2016)

Jonathan L. R. Drewes founded Drewes Law, PLLC in 2008 after representing lenders and insurance companies such as Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank, N.A., and Citicorp Leasing, Inc., among many others. Jonathan has counseled thousands of clients through real estate, finance, and small business disputes and litigated hundreds of matters in each state and federal court. Jonathan focuses his practice on civil litigation: the art of motion practice and presenting legal arguments in the courtroom.
Cases
Jonathan's April 2013 win at the Minnesota Supreme Court, represented the first homeowner win in front of Minnesota's high court since the Great Depression. Ruiz, as well as many other publicly reported wins such as Hennepin County vs. 6131 Colfax Lane (January 29, 2018), demonstrate Jonathan's commitment to seeing justice through the court system for homeowners, small businesses, and consumers who otherwise might not have a voice.
Education
Jonathan earned his law degree on an academic "Royal Stone" scholarship, graduating with academic honors from the University of Minnesota's Law School in 2006. He earned his bachelor's degree on an academic Lutheran Brotherhood (nka Thrivent Financial) scholarship, graduating with academic honors from Vanderbilt University with three full majors in Economics, Spanish and History in 2003. Jonathan is admitted to Minnesota state and federal courts, as well as Illinois and Washington state courts.
Speaking Events
Jonathan has presented continuing education seminars at many Minnesota-specific and national bankruptcy and events, emphasizing his interest in pushing a fair and practical legal system. Events at which Jonathan presented include:

Hennepin County Bar Association, Real Estate Section - Walking through Mortgage Loan Modification and Dual-tracking in Real World Scenarios (February 14, 2019)
- PowerPoint
National Business Institute - Title Commitments, Exceptions, Endorsements and Objections (May 16, 2018)
National Business Institute - How to Handle a Foreclosure (December 4, 2017)
Testifying to the Minnesota Legislature [re Restrictions on Attorney's Fee Shifting] (February 21, 2017)
MinnCLE's - Bankruptcy Institue (October 13, 2016)
National Business Institute - CFPB Foreclosure Compliance: New Requirements (June 14, 2016)
National Business Institute - Boot Camp: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures (June 14, 2016)
National Business Institute - Advanced Foreclosure Defense (January 29, 2016)
Ramsey County Bar Association: Foreclosure Law Updates from Homeowner Perspectives (October 21, 2014)
National Business Institute: Short Sales (National Audience) (November 21, 2013)
MSBA Consumer Litigation Section: LIFE AFTER RUIZ: Was it a Game Changer? (October 31, 2013)
The Rossdale Group: Mastering Foreclosure Defense, Prosecution, & Alternatives (National Audience) (August 14, 2013)
National Business Institute - Litigating and Enforcing the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) (National Audience) (October 24, 2012)
The Rossdale Group: Effective Foreclosure Law: Pre-trial through Appeal CLE (National Audience) (July 25, 2012)
National Business Institute: Minnesota Foreclosures and Workouts (June 5, 2012)
Sterling Education Services: When a Landlord or Tenant Files Bankruptcy (May 23, 2012)
MinnCLE's - Debtor Creditor Conference (October 10-11, 2011)
MinnCLE's - The Intersection of Foreclosure and Bankruptcy (March 22, 2011)