Rob Shainess

With over two decades of dedicated experience in real estate litigation and construction law, Rob is a trusted advocate for property owners and construction companies across Minnesota. He understands that success is defined by his clients’ objectives and budget, crafting tailored strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for the hundreds he has represented.

Before founding Capstone Law, Rob spent seven years as a real estate and construction litigator with one of Minnesota’s largest elite law firms. In 2011, Rob set out to start his own firm, believing that he could offer his clients better value by shedding the bloat associated with large firms.

The legal community has recognized Rob’s work. He was named a “Rising Star” from 2012-2019 and selected as a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2020. The “Super Lawyers” designation is awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in Minnesota.

Rob was also elected by his peers to serve three consecutive terms on the Minnesota Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council, the governing body for the Construction Section of the bar association. 

Rob has been interviewed on the Twin Cities evening news and his successes have been featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Rob grew up in Connecticut and attended college in upstate New York before law school at the University of Minnesota. Although Rob has lived in Minnesota for the last 20 years, he can still bring his East Coast “charm” to bear on litigation when necessary.