Introduction
John is an officer with the Real Estate and Litigation groups. His emphasis is on construction and real estate law. His experience includes construction claims and contract review, representing owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers. John also provides legal advice to lenders, developers, contractors, commercial landlords, tenants, and other business entities. He assists clients with acquisitions, sales, leasing, and development of commercial and residential properties, which includes negotiating and drafting purchase agreements and leases, property tax appeals, mortgages, mechanics liens, eminent domain proceedings, 1031 exchanges, sale-leaseback transactions, and unlawful detainer proceedings. John also assists clients with real estate issues related to tax exempt bond financing.
John has also served as a mediator or arbitrator in more than 100 cases primarily in the areas of construction, general commercial litigation, and real estate. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s panel of construction arbitrators.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1982
- St. John’s University, 1979
Bar Admissions
- State of Minnesota, 1982
- United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 1982
- State of Wisconsin, 2007
Practice Areas
Selected Publications & Presentations
- “Fifty States Public Construction Contracting – Minnesota Chapter,” Wiley Law Publications, 1996
- “Lien Law on Line – Minnesota Chapter on Mechanic’s Liens,” Construction Publications, Inc., 2001
- Federal Publications, Inc., “Delay, Suspension & Acceleration,” Las Vegas, NV, 2008 and 2007, Washington, DC, 2006 and 2004, and New Orleans, LA, 2005
- Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, “Enforcing Mechanic’s Liens,” 2008
Professional Activities
- Ramsey County Bar Association Foundation, Board Member
Honors & Distinctions
- Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Rating “AV”
- Named a “Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law and Politics, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, and Twin Cities Business
Community Involvement
- Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America, Board Member and Chair of Camping and Properties
- Archdiocesan Financial Council of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Board Member and Chair of Budget Allocations Committee
- Board of Trustees of St. Thomas Academy, Board Member and Chair of Buildings and Grounds Committee
- St. John’s University Alumni Association, Past President