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Kyle R. Hardwick

Attorney

Kyle R. Hardwick

khardwick@bestlaw.com
612.341.9739
60 South Sixth Street, Suite 2700
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Kyle Hardwick is a construction and energy law attorney and leads Best & Flanagan’s Litigation and Construction Law groups. His unique “hybrid” practice focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts for clients on complex, cutting-edge projects and resolving claims when disputes arise.

Much of Kyle’s practice involves advising clients on renewable energy and infrastructure projects. He regularly drafts and negotiates EPC, design-build, and master subcontract agreements for clients working on solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and data processing facilities. Kyle also has extensive experience working on large-scale utility projects, a specialized area where the contractual stakes and regulatory environment are unlike most construction work. His energy practice extends to projects across the country, where he counsels clients on contract structures, project risks, potential claims, and early claim resolution.

Beyond his energy practice, Kyle represents owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors across a wide range of construction and real estate projects — from senior living facilities to high-rise apartments and condos, to bridges and roads, to manufacturing facilities, and almost everything in between. He has significant experience advising contractors on public procurement and public bidding matters, where the stakes are high and the deadlines are tight. Kyle is also a “go-to” resource for construction clients and practitioners alike on MnOSHA enforcement actions and complex mechanic’s lien disputes.

Kyle’s litigation practice includes both sides of the table and he has taken matters to trial (jury and bench), AAA and ICC arbitrations, and appeals in multiple state supreme courts and federal circuit courts.

Experience

  • Wind, solar, and battery storage energy system (BESS) projects
  • Nuclear Power plant projects
  • Major utility and transmission line projects
  • Manufacturing and production facilities, including volumetric modular construction
  • Defending contractors in MnOSHA, federal OSHA, and Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA) enforcement actions
  • HVAC and industrial component manufacturing facilities
  • Logistics, 3PL, and freight forwarding contracts and disputes
  • Public transportation, including major highway, road, and bridge projects
  • Senior living facility development and campus renovations
  • Nonprofit, community housing, and public service organization projects

Before Best & Flanagan

  • Kyle played NCAA Division I hockey at Bemidji State University from 2006-2010. During his time at Bemidji State, Kyle played in two national tournaments, including the 2009 Frozen Four in Washington, D.C. Kyle was elected team captain by his teammates during his senior year.

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