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Waypoint Law serves businesses and individuals in real estate and business transactions and litigation.

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Investing and Syndications

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About Waypoint Law

Dan Eaton formed Waypoint Law PLLC in January, 2023 after practicing nearly 14 years at another Minneapolis real estate and litigation law firm. Dan’s experience ranges from representing businesses in million-dollar lawsuits to representing clients purchasing single-family homes.

Waypoint Law PLLC is a full-service law firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We specialize in Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Business and Entrepreneurial Law, Investing and Syndications, as well as Disputes and Litigation.

Why Choose Waypoint Law?

Learning Your Objectives

No client is the same. We prioritize making sure that we understand your objectives so that every step in our representation is focused on working toward that objective.

Guiding You Through Unknown Territory

We understand that people hire attorneys for important events in their lives. Whether you are starting a new business, buying a first home, or facing litigation, our job is to navigate the process so you can focus on what you do best.

Providing Our Expertise

With years of experience in the courtroom and putting together transactions of all sizes, Waypoint has the experience necessary to get the job done right. If we are not the best fit for your needs, we will tell you. We want you to get the best representation possible.

Delivering You Results

Our ultimate job is to help you achieve your objective. Sometimes the strategy is straightforward, but often it requires stepping back to look for creative solutions. We seek the most effective and efficient way to get the best result possible for you.

Our Recent Articles

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    How to Protect Yourself When Selling a Home in Minnesota

    Selling your home can seem like a straightforward process in the beginning. You put the home on the market, entertain offers, and accept the offer that’s the best fit for your needs, in theory. But the actual process can be far more complicated, and if you’re not prepared, you could expose yourself to unnecessary risks… Continue Reading

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  • Minnesota Disclosure Laws: What Sellers Must Reveal to Buyers

    Minnesota Disclosure Laws: What Sellers Must Reveal to Buyers

    Making the decision to sell your home is a big step. But before you can close on the sale and move into a new home, you need to make sure you’re telling the prospective buyers everything they need to know about the property. This goes far beyond just estimating the square footage. In Minnesota, sellers… Continue Reading

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  • Legal Steps to Take If Your Home Closing Falls Through in Minnesota

    Legal Steps to Take If Your Home Closing Falls Through in Minnesota

    When you make the decision to buy or sell a home, the last thing you expect to happen is for the sale to fall through. Unfortunately, it can happen, often through no fault of your own. But figuring out how to handle the aftermath in a legal way is essential if you want to move… Continue Reading

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  • Can a Seller Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Minnesota?

    Can a Seller Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Minnesota?

    Making the decision to sell your home is a big step, but once you find the right buyer, you expect the process to go smoothly. Though this is what happens in most cases, there may be instances when sellers want to back out of their real estate contract. Unfortunately, backing out isn’t always as simple… Continue Reading

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  • Private Sales vs. Traditional Sales: Which Is Right for You in Minnesota

    Private Sales vs. Traditional Sales: Which Is Right for You in Minnesota

    There’s more than one way to sell a home, and for many homeowners, choosing between a private and a traditional sale can feel like a bit of a mystery. Both choices will let you sell your home to the buyer of your choice, but they work in different ways. Your Minnesota real estate attorney can… Continue Reading

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  • What Problems Can Come Up During a Minnesota Residential Real Estate Closing?

    What Problems Can Come Up During a Minnesota Residential Real Estate Closing?

    Buying a property is a big investment, and when you find the perfect home, you want the closing to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. Though it can in many circumstances, there are a few problems that can derail your purchase during closing. Keep in mind that most of these problems are things you… Continue Reading

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  • Understanding Minnesota’s Seller’s Disclosure Laws

    Understanding Minnesota’s Seller’s Disclosure Laws

    When you’re selling your property, it’s normal to want to highlight the great features of that property. Sellers commonly reference upgraded amenities, new appliances, and other similar standout characteristics that attract buyers and increase their chances of getting a great offer. While you’re allowed to do this, you may still have to disclose certain imperfections… Continue Reading

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  • Tips and Tricks to Negotiating Effective Real Estate Purchase Agreements

    Tips and Tricks to Negotiating Effective Real Estate Purchase Agreements

    Buying property is both exciting and stressful. Having a detailed purchase agreement can take a lot of the uncertainty out of the equation but negotiating that purchase agreement with the seller may not be as straightforward as you might think. Remember, the seller always wants to feel like they’re getting the most money possible for… Continue Reading

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  • Real Estate FAQs for Minneapolis Homeowners

    Real Estate FAQs for Minneapolis Homeowners

    Owning a home is part of the American dream. But for many homeowners, the first home you buy may not be the home you stay in for most of your life. It’s normal to consider selling, whether you need to relocate for a job or want to move into a bigger property after having a… Continue Reading

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