General Corporate & Business

Experienced Entrepreneurs.
Knowledgeable Attorneys.

We work with organizations of all sizes from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, across all industries, helping them devise strategies and solve problems.

General Corporate & Business

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a business or you’re currently the owner, officer or manager of a mature business who’s concerned about continuing its growth, you need attorneys who understand your ambition and have practical business experience.

We work with organizations of all sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, across all industries, helping them devise strategies and solve problems. Much of the work we do in our General Corporate & Business group is contractual – structuring, negotiating and reviewing contracts.

For more specialized work, we partner with attorneys in our other areas. For example, if a client wants to buy or sell a business, we work with attorneys in our Mergers & Acquisitions group; or if a client is looking to buy or sell a commercial building, we’ll connect with our Real Estate group.

Our General Corporate & Business attorneys are strategic problem-solvers who are dedicated to helping businesses get to where they want to be.

General Corporate & Business Team

General Corporate & Business Resources

March 2024

Pre-Litigation (Part 1) – FMJ Law Podcast Episode 18

Jamie Briones and Adam Brown discuss some of the topics and items that arise before litigation starts. Read more

March 2024

John Ella to Speak About Minnesota’s Non-Compete Ban on March 20, 2024

Join John Ella and other members of the Hennepin County Bar Association for an informative employment law panel on March 20! Read more

March 2024

Minnesota’s New “Right to Repair” Law

Jim Seifert analyzes this new law and discusses how manufacturers can protect their IP and protect against potential liability claims for incorrect repairs. Read more

March 2024

In Re Bremer: What Really Constitutes a “Serious Breach of Trust?”

Patrick Rooney and David Ness analyze In Re Bremer and its impact on the legal standard in trust disputes/litigation. Read more

March 2024

Legislative Update: More Minnesota Employment Law Changes Might be on the Horizon

The Minnesota Legislature is considering more changes in 2024. Read more

March 2024

Jim Seifert and Nate Snyder to Present Webinar Regarding Right to Repair

Jim and Nate will present to the International Safety Equipment Association on March 14, 2024. Read more

February 2024

Beyond Name, Image, and Likeness: B1G Changes and Challenges in College Sports – Hosted by Nate Snyder on March 14, 2024

Nate Snyder will facilitate a panel discussion and CLE with national thought leaders in college athletics as they discuss the changing landscape of college... Read more

February 2024

Accounting and Legal Trends with Matt Klein from Olsen Thielen – FMJ Law Podcast Episode 17

In this episode, our special guest Matt Klein, a Principal in the Tax Department of Olsen Thielen, joins Rob Fafinski and Adam Brown to... Read more

February 2024

Did Your Organization Claim An Employee Retention Credit? It Might Be Time To Repay It.

Learn more about the ERC Voluntary Repayment Program that is open until March 22, 2024. Read more

February 2024

Is Your Organization in Compliance with the New Earned Sick and Safe Time Law and the Other New HR and Employment Laws in Minnesota?

Our HR & Employment Team can help your organization identify and implement any necessary changes. Read more

February 2024

Nate Snyder to Present at the Minnesota CLE Seminar: Advising the Closely Held Business – February 26, 2024

Nate Snyder is set to speak as part of the Minnesota CLE Seminar: Advising the Closely Held Business, which will be held on February... Read more

February 2024

Bob Fafinski to Speak at the Family Business Center at the University of St. Thomas

On February 29, 2024, Bob Fafinski will be part of a panel discussion entitled: Structuring Ownership for the Future. The panelists will discuss practical... Read more

February 2024

John Ella to Present CLE on Libel Law and the First Amendment in Wisconsin – February 12, 2024

John Ella has been invited to be part of a Wisconsin CLE/Webinar on February 12, 2024. John will analyze a number of current libel... Read more

January 2024

2024 Estate Tax Exemptions and Planning Considerations

Estate tax changes for 2024. Read more

Other Practice Areas

Agriculture

Agriculture

Our Agriculture group has legal experience in all aspects of agribusiness, including general corporate and transactional matters, farm succession planning, and litigation. Our attorneys also represent many types of cooperatives and independent elevators, including grain, feed, chemical, and fuel.
Appellate

Appellate

Our Appellate group has years of experience in assessing, briefing, and arguing appeals at all levels of courts throughout the United States. We have the ability to synthesize and analyze the record and the law, as well as narrow the case focus to those issues most likely to bring client benefit and appellate success.
Aviation & Transportation

Aviation & Transportation

Recognized nationally and internationally for our experience and insider knowledge of the transportation industries, our Transportation & Logistics attorneys are equipped with immense insight and a practical approach to complex logistical and legal issues.
Banking & Financial Institutions

Banking & Financial Institutions

Our Banking & Financial Institution team includes lending attorneys, bankruptcy attorneys, corporate attorneys, commercial and special asset attorneys, and attorneys with experience serving on bank loan committees, boards of directors of banks, and bank holding companies.
Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Our Bankruptcy & Insolvency attorneys represent creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy, reorganization, and workouts, and appear in courtrooms across the country. Our philosophy is to actively participate in every phase of the workout and reorganization process.
Competition & Trade

Competition & Trade

We work with clients daily to help them better compete in their marketplace, whether that be local, national, global, or virtual. Our goal is to understand our clients’ businesses and challenges and help them navigate the business and legal obstacles to success.
HR & Employment

HR & Employment

Our HR & Employment attorneys guide our clients through the complexities of employment procedures and policies, employee benefits, hiring and termination practices, and compliance with ever-changing employment laws. We combine our knowledge of the law with specifics of our clients’ businesses to produce optimal outcomes.
Insurance

Insurance

FMJ’s Insurance group represents commercial and nonprofit insurers, as well as serves as outside general counsel to fraternal insurance companies. We advise insurance companies on all aspects of corporate, nonprofit, and insurance law.
Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property attorneys assist with trademark and copyright registration, compliance and licensing, dispute resolution, and pre-dispute counseling. We also have the technical, business, and legal acumen necessary to provide counsel on various intellectual property matters.
Litigation

Litigation

From local courtrooms to the United States Supreme Court, our Litigation group has a proven track record of obtaining favorable outcomes for our clients in a wide variety of legal disputes. We specialize in commercial, general, employment, shareholder, insurance defense, product liability, aviation, transportation, real estate, and appellate litigation.
Manufacturing

Manufacturing

FMJ’s Manufacturing attorneys have been holistically representing manufacturers for two decades. From R&D, through supply chain, operations, distribution, and sale channels, we know your challenges. We have a history of efficiently solving our clients’ legal issues in every phase of manufacturing.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our Mergers & Acquisitions team has handled deals collectively worth billions of dollars. With experience representing buyers, sellers and investors, we have the capacity and depth of knowledge to understand the issues that arise during the course of a transaction and offer solutions to ensure your deal moves forward and closes.
Nonprofit & Philanthropic

Nonprofit & Philanthropic

FMJ’s Nonprofit & Philanthropic group is passionate about assisting philanthropies and nonprofit organizations in carrying out their meaningful missions, paired with their extensive experience in an array of areas, makes the firm an ideal fit to help nonprofit and philanthropic organizations face the many nuances of nonprofit law.
Products Liability

Products Liability

With their expansive product knowledge and extensive experience, FMJ’s Products Liability group is able to handle cases effectively, efficiently, and with their clients' interests always at the forefront. The group has served as regional and national counsel to multi-level international Fortune 500 companies in 30 states for over 40 years.
Real Estate

Real Estate

Our Real Estate team has the experience and practical business knowledge necessary to navigate, negotiate, and manage the nuanced elements of real estate transactions, whether you are a business that has ongoing commercial purchase and sale or lease transactions, you are an experienced investor, or you are investing in real estate for the first time.
Sports & Entertainment

Sports & Entertainment

FMJ’s attorneys represent sports and entertainment entities of all sizes holistically and comprehensively. From contracts and operating agreements, through event planning, intellectual property, HR/employment, real estate, and even aviation, we know your needs and your challenges. FMJ is committed to solving each client's legal issues efficiently, so they can focus on their game, their craft, or their content.
Trusts & Estates

Trusts & Estates

Our Trusts & Estates group provides estate planning, estate administration, business and unique asset succession planning, estate controversy assistance and related services to individuals, closely-held businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. We are always accepting new clients and offer complimentary 30-minute initial consultations and flat-fee estate planning to fit every budget.