John R. Beattie

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

• Attorney

• 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

• 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

• Minnesota, 1975
• District of Columbia, 1983
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1977
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1977

• 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