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Dennis L. Monroe

Monroe Moxness Berg • Minneapolis, MN
Business Concept Growth & ProtectionBusiness LawCorporate Finance – Mergers and AcquisitionsFranchiseDistribution and Intellectual Property

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Contact

Email
rbates@MMBLawFirm.com
Phone
952-444-9912
Address
Minneapolis, MN, 55435, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Minnesota1978U.S. Tax Court1979U.S. District Court District of Minnesota

About

Dennis Monroe is the co-founder of the Minneapolis law firm of Monroe Moxness Berg PA. A pioneer in the retail and franchise finance area, Dennis has developed a broad network of finance contacts and clients. He assists many businesses, from emerging companies to multi-national firms, by providing creative ideas, identifying unique financing sources, and developing the financial tools necessary for their growth and development. He also serves as special counsel to multi-national accounting firms in the areas of corporate finance and tax planning as they relate to multi-unit acquisition. Dennis focuses his practice on corporate and commercial finance, with additional areas of emphasis in taxation and closely held corporations. His experience includes structuring and negotiating numerous business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, restructures and workouts, divestitures, valuations, joint ventures, commercial lending, and specialty finance transactions, as well as drafting all necessary transactional documentation. Representing lenders, investors, and developers, Dennis has overseen in excess of $4 billion dollars in commercial transactions, ranging from $5,000,000 to $300,000,000. Dennis has been nationally recognized for his work in corporate and institutional finance and mergers and acquisitions, and he is often consulted regarding the latest acquisition financing techniques. He is a frequent speaker at business conferences, professional organizations, and special finance industry events including the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. He also frequently speaks at franchisor conferences, law school, and college seminars. Dennis is consistently recognized by Franchise Times magazine as a “Legal Eagle.” He has also been selected to "Who's Who Legal: Franchising" and listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for franchise law. In addition to speaking, Dennis frequently contributes to franchise finance industry publications, including monthly articles written for the Restaurant Finance Monitor . He is a senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Credentials

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, 1978 | | St. Louis University, 1978 | M.B.A. | Carthage College, 1974 | B.A. | Honors: cum laude

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Recognized every year since 2009 by Franchise Times magazine as one of franchising’s top 125 “Legal Eagles” and one of the Top 20 to Watch, 2020 | Dennis received the award from Franchise Times magazine to honor his 30-year career in franchise finance, 2014 | In recognition of his service on the board of Nystrom, Inc., 2015 | Minnesota State Bar | International Franchising Association | American Bar Association Member: Business Section and Franchising Forum | Minnesota State Bar Association | Hennepin County Bar Association | U.S. Tax Court | U.S. District Court- District of Minnesota
Associations
Hennepin County Bar Association | Minnesota State Bar Association | American Bar Association Member: Business Section and Franchising Forum | International Franchising Association
Updated: May 25, 2026