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 6 reviews | Communication Style

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 Nikki | April 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Simply the best!

I retained Elliot for a franchisee matter and it's the best decision I've made as a business owner. He is kind, thorough, responsive and, most importantly, he took careful time and attention to ensure that I understood the full scope of my agreement with the franchisor - benefits and risks. I'll be w...orking with Elliot for years to come and recommend him without hesitation!

Posted by Marisa | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Highly Recommend!

Working with Elliot was an absolute pleasure - he is incredibly responsive and his communication was logical, clear and and always proactive. Specifically, he assisted us with ending a franchise agreement in the midst of the Covid pandemic. We are so grateful for his expertise and willingness to list...en and answer questions. Highly recommend!!!

Posted by Caitlin | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Commercial

Coffee Shop Lease

I had the pleasure of working with Elliot Ginsburg. He helped me renegotiate and revise a 10-year lease for my coffee shop. I was impressed with how thoroughly and promptly he addressed all of my concerns. He has amazing attention to detail and gave very thoughtful responses to my questions. He even ...came out to my shop multiple times to get a better understanding of my leasing situation. I would certainly work with him again or recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Tony | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Franchising

Great Experience!

I had the experience of working with Elliot on the purchase of a resale franchise business and was extremely satisfied with his work on, and support of, this endeavor. Elliot performed a review of the franchise disclosure document and franchise agreement. This was completed timely and with a de...tailed report of his findings. He then spent sufficient time with me to go through his findings so that I had a clear understanding of the legal aspects of these documents. I found that he is well versed in franchise law and was quite willing to help me understand what I needed to make a well informed decision. This work was done as a flat rate fee and I believe I received exactly what I was expecting. Further, I felt it was time and money well spent. Elliot also helped me navigate through the process to purchase the business by preparing the letter of intent followed by preparation of the asset purchase agreement. Again, I found that he was well versed in this area and that he kept my best interest in mind through the process.

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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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