Dennis L. Monroe

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. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Dennis L. Monroe included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected for Minnesota’s “Super Lawyers” list. Recognized by Franchise Times as a leader in the franchise community Received the Franchise Times Dealmakers Special Achievement award, 2014 Magazine has honored him as one of franchising’s top 125 “Legal Eagles” and one of the “Top 20 to Watch Selected as one of the top 10 mergers and acquisitions lawyers for Minnesota Selected to the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers in Franchise and listed in The Best Lawyers in America for franchise law Received the Carthage College Distinguished Alumni Award Other Sources of Feedback About Dennis L. Monroe Included on the 2026Minnesota Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2005 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2003 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2002 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2001 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2000 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 1999 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

• Minnesota, 1978
• U.S. Tax Court, 1979
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota

• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• American Bar Association Member: Business Section and Franchising Forum
• International Franchising Association