Bob Huber has devoted his practice to construction since 1983. He has tried or arbitrated more than 50 construction-related disputes to verdict or award. A former chair of Leonard, Street and Deinard’s Construction practice, Bob has been named by both Chambers USA and Minnesota Lawyer as one of Minnesota’s leading construction attorneys. He has also been named among The Best Lawyers in America in construction litigation.

Bob is an active arbitrator and mediator. He has been appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s National Panel of Construction Arbitrators, Large Complex Case Panel. He is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Court.

Bob frequently speaks before attorneys and trade groups on all aspects of construction law. He is actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, the Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association and the Minnesota Utility Contractors Association.

Professional and Civic Activities

• Member, American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Section
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section Chair, 2006-2007
• Member, Wisconsin Bar Association, Construction and Public Contract Law Section

Publications

Bob is the co-author of Construction Claims in Minnesota and Architect/Engineer Liability in Minnesota.

Presentations

• "Renewing the Promise of Arbitration," Minnesota CLE, Real Estate Webinar Series, March 2011
• "Choosing the Field of Battle: Litigation vs. Arbitration," Leonard, Street and Deinard 23rd Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2010
• "Know the Difference to Make a Difference: Selecting and Arguing the Right Arbitration Statute," Minnesota CLE Webinar, June 2010
• "An Update on Mechanic’s Liens: Preparation for the New Economic Realities," Minnesota CLE Webinar, March 2010, August 2009, April 2009
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 22nd Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2009
• "Payment and Lien Waivers, A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in Minnesota,” Minnesota CLE, September 2009
• "2008 Case Law Update," MSBA Construction Law Section, January 2009
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 21st Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2008
• "Ethics in Arbitration," MSBA Construction Law Section, March 2008
• "Arbitration Clause Drafting," Minnesota CLE, Arbitration Series, October 2007
• "Hot Topics in Commercial and Construction Arbitration," MSBA ADR Section, Minnesota State Bar Association, January 2007
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 19th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2006
• "Arbitration Basics: Your First Arbitrations," 9th Annual ADR Institute, Minnesota State Bar Association, October 2006
• "Preparing and Defending Claims," Commercial Construction Law, MSBA Continuing Legal Education, March 2006
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 18th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2005
• "What Arbitrators Need to Know About the Federal Arbitration Act and the Minnesota Uniform Arbitration Act," Arbitrator Forum Series, American Arbitration Association, January 2005
• "Persons Entitled to and Property Subject to Mechanic’s Liens, A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in Minnesota,” MSBA and Minnesota CLE, January 2005
• "Escalation of Materials Prices: Impact on Contractors, Designers and Owners," Leonard, Street and Deinard 17th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2004
• "New AAA/ABA Ethical Rule on Arbitrator Disclosure," Arbitrator Forum Series, American Arbitration Association, April 2004
• "Hiawatha LRT: Litigated Procurement Issues," Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section, April 2004
• "Best-Value Contracting and Reverse-Auction Bidding," Leonard, Street and Deinard 16th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2003
• "Termination: Risky Remedy of Last Resort," Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Plymouth, MN, You’re Fired—I Quit: Termination on Construction Projects Conference, MSBA Construction Law Section, June 2003
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 15th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2002
• "Counsel’s Role in Mediation," Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section, May 2002
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 14th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 2001
• "Minnesota Law for Design Professionals," Lorman Education Services, April 2003, October 2001, August 2000
• "Know the Difference to Make a Difference: Comparing the Federal Arbitration Act and the Minnesota Uniform Arbitration Act," Arbitration, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, October 2001
• "Changes, Differing Site Conditions, Termination, and Subcontractor Issues," Construction Claims Under Minnesota Law, Lorman Education Services, April 2001
• "Obscure Cases that Every Minnesota Construction Lawyer Should Know," Construction Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association, April 2001
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 12th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 1999
• "Changes and Differing Site Conditions," Construction Claims in Minnesota; The Cambridge Institute, 1987-1999
• "Bad Faith and the General Agreement of Indemnity: Good Faith Obligations Owed by the Surety to its Principal and Other Indemnitors," Bad Faith Litigation, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, December 1998
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 11th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 1998
• "Application of Payments to Prior Debts and Their Effect on Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claims," Mechanic’s Liens and Payment Bonds, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, September 1998
• "Asking for Trouble: Insure-the-Indemnity Clauses," 13th Annual Construction Institute, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, April 1998
• "Risk Flow-Down: Design-Builder’s Implied Warranty of Plans and Specifications," 12th Annual Construction Institute; Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, April 1997
• "The Surety’s Post-Claim Options," Bad Faith Litigation:  Surety and Insurance, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, April 1997
• “Construction Law Update,” Leonard, Street and Deinard 9th Annual Construction Industry Update, December 1996
• "Don’t Risk the Reward: Contacting and Hiring an Opposing Party’s Former Employee," 11th Annual Construction Institute; Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, April 1996
• "Mechanic’s Liens and Payment Bonds," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, January 1995
• "Bad Faith Liability of Payment Bond Sureties," Bad Faith Litigation & the Contract Surety; Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, September 1994
• "Contractual Liability Exclusions," CGL Policies from A to Z; Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, April 1993
• "Architect/Engineer Liability Under Minnesota Law," The Cambridge Institute, 1986-1992
• "Payment Bonds," Minnesota Mechanic’s Liens and Performance Bonds; Professional Education Systems, Inc., March 1991, June 1988
• "Rights and Remedies of Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers on Financially Distressed Projects," Handling Troubled Real Estate Projects; Minnesota State Bar Association, October 1989
• "Construction Contracts," Update for City Attorneys; City Attorneys Association of Minnesota, January 1987

Education

• J.D., with honors, The University of Iowa College of Law, 1979
• B.A., Carleton College, 1975

Admissions

• State of Iowa
• State of Minnesota
• State of Wisconsin
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims