Finance & Banking

Finance & Banking

Gislason & Hunter works as strategic partners with numerous financial institutions, from community banks in rural Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, to regional lenders in the Midwest, and national banks across the region. Gislason & Hunter’s attorneys understand and advise on all aspects of the banking and financial services industry. Thoroughly familiar with financial economic conditions and the ever-evolving regulatory environment, our banking and finance attorneys provide legal guidance, practical solutions and litigation services. One of our firm’s strengths is advising financial institutions in all aspects of the lending cycle, from drafting documents for a loan through the collection process. Our clients trust us to handle all insolvency issues through workouts, receiverships, restructuring and bankruptcy. Our attorneys have considerable experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, landlords and tenants, official committees, asset purchasers, lenders, and trustees.  

Our banking law practice provides a deep depth of sophisticated counsel and experienced representation for banking and financial services. We service banks engaged in real estate lending, agricultural lending and commercial lending. We also assist our clients with business planning and administration, corporate governance, employment and HR matters, regulatory compliance, and mergers & acquisitions. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Bank Litigation
  • Business Planning & Administration
  • Collection Actions
  • Commercial Lending
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employment & HR Consulting
  • Loan Transactions
  • Loan Workouts
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Portfolio Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reorganization & Bankruptcy

Insights

  • December 15, 2025Finance & Banking

    Financial Planning Newsletter, Winter 2025

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  • December 15, 2025Finance & Banking

    Grain Fronting: What It Is, Why It Is A Problem, And What You Can Do About It.

    Grain and other commodities often serve as important collateral for farm loans. With declining commodity prices and rising expenses, many farmers may be feeling increased financial pressure following the end of the 2025 crop year. Poor cash flow may have producers looking to sources of cash, and that may lead some to deceptive practices like...


  • December 15, 2025Finance & Banking

    Collection Against An IRA Is Generally Prohibited, Except…

    Generally, an IRA is protected from collection efforts.¹ What is less well known is that a consumer can assign his or her IRA to a financial institution as collateral for a loan and this act allows a non-custodial financial institution to collect what is due to them from the account upon delinquency because the consumer...


  • October 24, 2025Labor & EmploymentEmployment & HR Consulting+1

    Employment Law Seminar 2026

    Thursday, January 15th | Seminar 11:00 am – 3:30 pm | Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center Stay Compliant. Stay informed !Minnesota employment laws are changing—don’t get left behind.Join us on January 15th at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato for a comprehensive Employment Law Seminar designed for business owners, HR professionals, and legal...


  • October 10, 2025Finance & Banking

    Employment Law Newsletter, Fall 2025

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