Catherine L. Sjoberg
Principal
Catherine “Trina” Sjoberg practices in the areas of real estate and commercial
lending. Her pragmatic approach centers on helping clients understand the key
issues and risks associated with real estate and financial transactions. As a Board
Certified Specialist in Real Property Law, she brings a high level of expertise to
any matter relating to property transactions.
Direct: 612.632.3030
[email protected]
Minneapolis, MN
80 South 8th Street
500 IDS Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612.632.3000
Fax: 612.632.4444
Industries
 Health Care
Practices
 Commercial Lending
 Community Banking
 Real Estate Development /
Construction
 Banking & Financial Services
 Real Estate, Environmental
Law & Land Use
Education
 University of Denver College
of Law, J.D., 1999, Order of
St. Ives
 University of St. Thomas,
B.A., cum laude, 1993
Certifications
 Board Certified Specialist in
Real Property Law,
Minnesota State Bar
Association
Bar Admissions
 Minnesota, 2002
 Colorado, 1999, Inactive
Trina represents national lenders, community banks and borrowers in
construction, real estate and asset-based financing. She also serves as counsel
for real estate developers in connection with the acquisition and financing of
property and the structuring, development and operation of residential,
commercial and mixed-use developments and master plan communities. In
addition, she has experience representing homeowner associations and
commercial associations in operational and governance matters.
Trina has extensive experience in office, medical office, retail, industrial and
stadium lease matters, as well as rooftop lease and license agreements. She
regularly negotiates and drafts a wide variety of commercial contracts based upon
the unique needs of clients and assists clients with entity formations and corporate
governance matters.
Trina is well known for her ability to simplify complex situations and keep
negotiations moving forward. In 2011, she was named a “Rising Star”
by Minnesota Law & Politics.
Experience

Represented clinical group in connection with negotiation of medical office
lease for clinic in Edina, Minnesota

Represented academic medical center faculty practice group in connection
with negotiation of medical office lease for clinic in Woodbury, Minnesota

Represented surgical group in connection with negotiation of medical office
lease for space in Edina, Minnesota

Represented academic medical center faculty practice group in connection
with development, construction, leasing, and operation of ambulatory care
clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Represented health care system in the acquisition of clinic facilities in St.
Cloud, Minnesota

Represented the developer in the acquisition, financing, construction, and
leasing of a retail development at a shuttered automobile dealership

Represented the developer in the renovation of a 60,000 square foot
commercial building in northeast Minneapolis, including the acquisition,
financing, redevelopment, and leasing of the building
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Represented the developer in the financing and leasing of a 41,000 square
foot retail and office development in south Minneapolis
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Represented the tenant in the drafting and negotiation of a lease of a canola
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seed crushing facility in North Dakota
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Represented lender in restructuring of credit facility for luxury condominium
development

Represented lender in commercial real estate and revolving credit facility,
and related restructurings

Represented developer in construction and permanent financing, and related
workouts, for office/retail project consisting of over 230,000 square feet
Honors / Activities
Professional Activities

Colorado Bar Association, member

Hennepin County Bar Association, Real Property section, member and past
chairperson

Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (MNCREW), board member,
2016-present

Minnesota State Bar Association Real Property Law Specialist Certification
Board Council, member, 2016-present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law and Real Property sections,
member
Honors and Distinctions

“Rising Star,” Minnesota Law & Politics, 2011
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