Timothy Rahn

Timothy R. Rahn

Associate
Sioux Falls

Tim Rahn is a seasoned attorney dedicated to guiding clients through a broad spectrum of business and commercial litigation and pre-litigation challenges. Tim’s clients appreciate his efficiency in driving cases with a common sense approach, achieving results that align with their goals. He serves as one of the go-to litigators in assisting the firm’s Transactions and Outside General Counsel Team, offering advice and solutions on pre-litigation disputes and driving litigation when necessary.

Tim advises manufacturing clients on complex disputes involving dealers and distributors, providing strategic guidance on the varied state laws that govern their industries. His litigation experience includes obtaining summary judgment victories in wrongful termination actions and navigating high‑stakes business conflicts. Tim also represents individuals and entities in shareholder and member disputes, where he frequently negotiates favorable buyout agreements and challenges unfavorable contractual provisions through targeted motion practice.

Prior to becoming a litigator, Tim worked in sales and management roles in the business world and puts this experience to good use in his practice. He serves in a leadership role on a team that handles high volumes of arbitration matters for a large hospitality client. In that role, Tim deploys his adept oral advocacy skills, serving as the lead attorney on matters that go to final arbitration hearings. His business background enables him to communicate with clients in a practical, solutions‑focused way and to manage their matters with efficiency and strategic insight.

Representative Experience 

Representative Matters

  • Represented clients in defending against Consumer Protection Act claims in various states and other consumer claims in the banking and timeshare industries, including compelling arbitration and working the case through an arbitration award
  • Advocated for manufacturing clients in complex disputes with dealers and distributors, including successfully defeating wrongful termination claims at the summary judgment stage
  • Successfully represented individuals and business entities in shareholder and member disputes, including negotiating favorable buyout agreements

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

Minnesota Bar Association

South Dakota Bar Association

Credentials 

Education

Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2017)

Bethel University (B.A. 2008)

Admissions

Minnesota

South Dakota