John R. Beattie - Minneapolis, MN
Attorney at Messerli | Kramer
Commercial Real Estate Lawyers in Minneapolis, MN
50 S. 6th St. Suite 2300 Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Minneapolis Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 09/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Real Estate
- Acquisition & Sales
- Commercial Leasing
- Development & Land Use
- Environmental
- Real Estate Financing
- Corporate
- Emerging Companies
- Employment Law & Counseling
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Non-Profit & Healthcare
- Fiduciary Duty & Shareholder Claims
Litigation: 5%
Attorney Information
Overview
John Beattie is counsel in Messerli Kramer’s Corporate group. With 46 years of private practice experience, he has the broad knowledge needed to advise companies, shareholders and owners about the legal implications of their business decisions—guiding business owners and managers through organizational, regulatory, and financial matters.
Prior to private practice, John clerked for the Honorable Miles W. Lord, United States District Judge for the United States District Court in the District of Minnesota; did graduate academics in administrative and securities law from The George Washington University School of Law; and served as an attorney in the Solicitor’s Office, the United States Department of Justice in Washington D.C.
John has a long history as a leader on civic, corporate and educational boards and served as a council member for the City of Excelsior in Minnesota. These activities have helped him be an effective advocate and counselor for his clients. John has attained the distinction of AV Preeminent®, the profession’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, with an 8.7 AVVO rating.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
Education
Legal Education
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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
Non Legal Education
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Macalester College,
St Paul,
Minnesota, 1971
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Hon. Miles Lord, United States District Judge, United States District Court, Minnesota, Law Clerk, 1976 - 1978
- United States Department of Interior, Washington, D.C., Special Assistant, Office of the Solicitor, 1978
- Cauchin, Hoffman, Day & Lindgren, LTD., Minneapolis, Mn, 1979 - 1995
Pro Bono Activities
- American Refugee Committee, 1979 - 1992
- Minneapolis Rehabilitation Center, 1985 - 1992
- Groves Learning Center, 1989 - 1994
- Wm C. Norris Institute, 1996
- Minneapolis Career Center, Inc., 1996
- Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation, 1996 - Present
- City of Excelsior Charter Commission, 2011 - 2016
- City of Excelsior Council, 2011 - 2019
- Eckerd College Parent Council, 2005 - 2012
- Macalester College Annual Fund, 2010 - Present
- Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Annual Benefit & Fundraiser, 2002 - 2004
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1975
- District of Columbia, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1977
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law Section (Member)
- Hennepin County Bar Association (Member)
- District of Columbia Bar Association (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
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Contact
50 S. 6th St.
Suite 2300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone Number: 612-473-1240
Fax Number: (612) 672-3777
Email: Send a message
Website: https://messerlikramer.com/
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