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: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Real Estate
- Acquisition & Sales
- Commercial Leasing
- Development & Land Use
- Environmental
- Real Estate Financing
- Corporate
- Employment Law & Counseling
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Non-Profit & Healthcare
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Fiduciary Duty & Shareholder Claims
Litigation: 5%
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
Education
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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
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1975
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Non Legal Education
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Macalester College,
St Paul,
Minnesota, 1971
B.A.
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Macalester College,
St Paul,
Minnesota, 1971
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
- City of Excelsior Council
- Eckerd College Parent Council
- Macalester College Annual Fund
- Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Annual Benefit & Fundraiser
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: 612-473-1240
Fax: (612) 672-3777
Email: Send a message
Website: https://messerlikramer.com/professional/john-r-beattie
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