Elliot Reed Ginsburg

Elliot Reed Ginsburg

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 15 years

Business Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Business, Franchising

333 Washington Ave. N., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN

About Elliot

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 65%

13 years

65%
Franchising 35%

15 years

35%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2010

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Garner, Ginsburg & Johnsen, P.A.

333 Washington Ave. N., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55401

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Elliot Reed Ginsburg's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 42 reviews

Posted by Pat | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Deep Industry Knowledge

I highly recommend Elliot, who I have worked with on setting up the business, obtaining trademarks and successfully working through a complex litigation. He has deep industry knowledge, took the time to understand the issues and what I was trying to achieve. He's a good listener and provides excellen...t legal advice and coaching throughout the process.

Posted by Kris | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Invaluable resource and support for recent business acquisition

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Elliot and having him on my side during a recent acquisition of an existing business. I reached out to a number of prospective lawyers and from my first conversation until we got the deal completed, he was an invaluable resource and person to me. Every st...ep of the way, he was knowledgeable, practical, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Admittedly, I have never had the need for legal counsel until now, and I'm glad I know exactly who to call next time I do! Thank you for everything, Elliot!

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business

Highly Recommend Elliot!

I am so pleased to recommend Elliot and his team for any needed legal assistance for your business. Elliot is the best of the best. He and the team worked quickly and thoroughly to help guide me through a very complex business situation. He got me the very best possible outcome. Elliot's expertis...e and approach throughout was incredibly value added. He is inclusive, asked for my input when needed, ensured I was aligned with approaches, and was extremely responsive to my inquiries. His extensive expertise and understanding of the legal system allowed us to move expeditiously while representing my business very well through the entire process which included a variety of challenging circumstances. He definitely worked hard for me. I greatly appreciated his efforts to always align with my goals every step of the way, provide me with options, and he was always able to give me necessary details to make informed decisions throughout the process. I found Elliot and team very easy to work with and Elliot was great at answering questions, explaining items, etc.. It was the best decision I ever made on behalf of my business to hire Elliot to represent. I 100% recommend Elliot for any needed legal assistance.

Posted by Bradley | February 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended!

I was referred by top leadership to this firm. It was the best decision I made as the team was so responsive, thorough way above my expectations. The communications was amazing to respond to our needs and keep me informed as they acted quickly on our needs. Elliot is absolutely a 5.0 professional!

Posted by Andrew | February 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business

Very Impressed

Throughout my time running a PE firm over the past 15 years I've brushed shoulders with my fair share of lawyers. Even though most are decent, I rarely find those that are truly excellent. I'm happy to say that has been the case with Elliot, Kirsten, and Erin. My group found ourselves in a pretty sti...cky and complex situation, and Elliot and his team got us the very best possible outcome. They were professional, concise, and very easy to work with. They worked quickly to gather all the information surrounding our issue and understand it completely. Then they took the reins and guided the situation, but always asked for input and direction from us along the way. They were even cool enough to allow my estate attorney to participate without being at all territorial. Although I don't feel like I have unreasonable expectations, I do hold professionals to a high standard, and I'm happy to say that I would 100% use Elliot and his team in the future.

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Elliot Reed Ginsburg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kwame Dougan

Business lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Elliot helped a client navigate difficulties related to managing a brewery."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Chair's Award for Substantial Written Work or Presentation, American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Garner & Ginsburg, P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild

Allied Trade Member Advisory Panel Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

Franchise Law Journal Editor

2010 - Present

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

Education

2010

University of Minnesota Law School

JD

2006

London School of Economics

M.Sc.

2005

Carleton College

B.A.,

Speaking Engagements

2016

National Franchise Institute

Franchisee Mistakes to Avoid

2016

Cold Climate Conference

Cider Statutes and Regulations

2015

Midwest Craft Brewers Conference

Beneath the Surface: Three Areas New Brewers Need to Approach with Caution

2015

International Franchise Association

ow to Ensure Your Franchisees Knock It Out of the Park

2015

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

How Far Up the Ownership Chain Can Liability Go? , Franchise Investor Claims and Liability

2015

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

Representing Brewers and Distillers

2013

American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising

Prosecuting and Defending Against a Claim of Spoliation: High Stakes Discovery Tactics in the Electronic Age

Publications

2015

ABA Forum on Franchising How Far Up the Ownership Chain Can Liability Go? , Franchise Investor Claims and Liability

2015

International Franchise Association How to Ensure Your Franchisees Knock It Out of the Park

2015

Franchise Law Journal Fraud by Omission: An Argument for Broader Disclosures and Renewed Enforcement

2014

Franchise Lawyer (ABA) A Franchise Agreement Wish List

2013

2013

ABA Forum on Franchising Prosecuting and Defending Against a Claim of Spoliation: High Stakes Discovery Tactics in the Electronic Age

2013

Franchise Law Journal (ABA) Nailing the Blob of Mercury: Goodwill in Franchising

2011

Franchise Times Seismic Showdown: Franchisors craft language to make 'going dark' cost prohibitive

2011

Franchise Law Journal (ABA) A Secure Handle on the Requirement of a Bond for a Preliminary Injunction

Languages

English

Activity

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