MN real estate attorney needed (unlicensed real estate agent, other issues, etc)

[Dan K.]

I'm seeking an attorney (licensed in Minnesota) to help me with a botched real estate transaction on a rental property in Minneapolis.

The buyer didn't perform and won't sign cancellation.  He wants to keep his earnest money. His agent (in writing) confirmed that this buyer has done this before and is doing this on another transaction.

We terminated the representation with our agent.  My agent's broker won't release our earnest money, despite receiving a statutory cancellation. Their attorney raised two questions about the form that I addressed. 

Our agent misrepresented that he was a member of the MNAR - they've confirmed he isn't.  He also didn't appear in Pulse Portal searches as a licensed agent.  I've asked the brokerage and they've only confirmed that he is registered now.  I've done an open records request with the state to get more information (the investigator at the Dep of Commerce couldn't provide this info).

We're seeking the return of our earnest money plus damages (holding costs, etc) from any of the parties involved.