Minneapolis, Minnesota
Service Areas:
Education:
● University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2024
● Wagner College, M.S., Media Management, 2021, summa cum laude
● Saint Leo University, B.A., Criminal Justice (Criminalistics), 2020
Admissions:
● MinnesotaPhilip Buque focuses his practice on real estate litigation and general civil litigation,
representing clients in property-related disputes and complex civil matters. He brings
experience from both private practice and judicial clerkships, giving him a strong
understanding of litigation strategy, courtroom procedure, and judicial decision-making.
Philip regularly supports matters involving real property disputes, contested ownership
and use issues, and related civil claims. His background includes extensive legal
research, drafting court orders and memoranda, and assisting with case development
through all phases of litigation. Clients and colleagues value his disciplined,
detail-oriented approach and his ability to analyze complex issues efficiently and clearly.
Before joining DeWitt, Philip practiced as a real estate litigation associate and served in
multiple judicial clerkships, gaining firsthand exposure to trials, evidentiary hearings,
settlement conferences, and motion practice. His experience working closely with
judges enhances his ability to anticipate procedural issues and present arguments that
resonate with the court.
Affiliations
● Minnesota State Bar Association
● Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association
● Hennepin County Bar Association
● Ramsey County Bar Association
Experience
● Real estate litigation involving property-related disputes and civil claims
● General civil litigation support from investigation through resolution
● Legal research, statutory analysis, and case law application
● Drafting pleadings, court orders, findings, and memoranda
● Judicial clerkship experience supporting trial courts in civil and criminal matters
Professional Experience
● Judicial District Court Law Clerk, Third Judicial District (Nevada)
● Judicial Law Clerk Extern, Sixth Judicial District Court of Minnesota