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Contact
Email
jbeattie@messerlikramer.com
Phone
612-473-1240
Address
Minneapolis, MN, 55402, US
Professional
About
A life filled with real world experience complements John's practical approach to serving clients- an approach he developed through years of legal practice. Those years of practice enable John to focus his attention on the details that really matter. And his real-life experiences help him identify creative ways to resolve issues. In doing so, he helps his clients obtain their objectives by completing transactions efficiently and as cost-effectively as possible and with solutions that make business, and legal, sense. John handles a wide range of business matters, including entity selection and organization, real estate transactions and employment matters. He focuses his practice on administrative and corporate law, specializing in corporate, financing and regulatory issues. He has extensive experience with structuring and financing acquisitions for closely-held companies and start-up organizations.
About General Law
General practice attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. They can assist with contracts, disputes, transactions, and various civil matters. Common matters include contract disputes, civil litigation, business formation, legal consultations.
Credentials
Education
California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1975 | J.D. | Honors: With Distinction | George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia | Honors: LLM Candidate, Administrative Law and Securities Regulation, 1975 | Macalester College, St Paul, Minnesota, 1971 | B.A.
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
Associations
American Bar Association (Member) | Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law Section (Member) | Hennepin County Bar Association (Member) | District of Columbia Bar Association (Member)
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Updated: Jul 31, 2026