Jonathon Lee Farnsworth

Jonathon Lee Farnsworth

also known as Jon L Farnsworth

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

Business Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Business, Internet, Real Estate

100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2500, Minneapolis, MN

About Jonathon

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 50%

19 years

50%
Internet 40%

Technology and Internet practice, including data privacy and security.

19 years

40%
Real Estate 10%

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 1-550 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 2 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2023

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 9 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Spencer Fane Britt & Browne

100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2500, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Posted by Tonya | February 06, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Eviction

Jon Represented us in an eviction case against 5 of our tenants. It was a difficult case due to the fact that they were paying rent but had multiple lease violations. The tenants had become disruptive to our civil servants and neighbors (to name a few infraction), action had to be taken. He was i...nformative, professional, swift, clear and concise in action. Upfront and honest. Always worked towards our goals but presented many options. We as anyone wanted to spend as little as possible. Jon gave us first and foremost the options that would best fit this criteria for us and then presented what the next steps may be. We had a difficult case and in the end Jon was able to obtain the eviction before going to court. As landlords and the homeowner I was so thankful to have Jon working for us. We would not have been able to evict these tenants with out him. I would encourage anyone who has trouble tenants contact Jon. It's worth piece of mind to know that he's got the experience and knowledge to give you your best shot at achieving your goal.

Posted by Anne | November 30, 2010

real estate

Extremely helpful in educating us on our options. Always concerned with our welfare and what would be most helpful to us. Very client service oriented as well as knowledgeable.

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Graham Martin

Business lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jon since law school and he has always been a dedicated professional. He takes his work seriously, keeps on top of the state of the law, and places his clients first. Jon is a great colleague and an excellent attorney to have on your team."

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Eric Palmer

Business lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is a driven and precise business litigator. I would not hesitate to recommend Jon's services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Attorney Volunteer of the Year, LegalCorps

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Kroll Ontrack E-Discovery Course Certification, Kroll Ontrack

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Vice President of Board, St. Paul Urban Tennis

2007 - Present

Attorney, Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt P.A.

Associations

2016 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

President of Computer and Technology Law Section

2010 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, Computer and Technology Law Section

Section Council Member

2008 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, Computer and Technology Law Section

Vice President

2014 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, Computer and Technology Law Section

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Reigel v. DPS Properties, LLC, (27-CV-10-20351, affirmed, A14-0508, A14-0577)

Won

Primera Technology, Inc. v. Carlos Levenstein, FA1404001556919 (Nat. Arb. Forum July 2, 2014)

Won

Valley Creek Mall, LLC vs Snyder's Drug Stores (Minn. Dist. Ct.)

Won (Commercial tenant evicted)

American Building Contractors, Inc. vs. Asset Restoration & Remodeling, LLC, et. al. (Minn.App. A09-294)

Won (Opposing party's appeal denied)

Business acquisitions (multiple)

Successful closings

Won UDRP Domain Arbitration

Lowry v. Building Restoration Corporation (62-CN-11-1740)

Won bench trial

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Education

2008

University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis

Juris Doctorate (JD) (Cum laude)

2008

University of St. Thomas-Opus College of Business

Masters Business Administration (MBA)

2004

Gustavus Adolphus College

BA - Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude)

2004

Gustavus Adolphus College

BA - Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude)

1999

Institute for Economic and Political Studies Program

London, England

Speaking Engagements

2016

Partnership Disputes

Partnership Disputes from Start to Finish

2016

Computer and Technology Law Section

Electronic Communication: Avoiding inadvertent contracts; navigating issues of enforceability, authentication of e-signatures, and admissibility

2016

Computer and Technology Law Institute

Taking the Cloud out of the Cloud

2015

Ramsey County Bar Association Internet Law for the Estate Planner

2015

NACBA 2015

Copyright Law 101

2015

NACBA 2015

Contract Law 101

2015

Investment Club

Hot Button Legal Issues Involving the Internet

2014

Launching New Ventures

Legal Issues 101 for Entrepreneurs

2013

National Association of Church Business Administration

Copyright and the Church

2013

National Association of Church Business Administration

How to hire an attorney

2012

University of St. Thomas Law School - Negotiation

Tips for Successful Negotiations

2012

2011

Computer Law Section

15 of the Top Computer Law-Related Decisions That Every Lawyer Should Know

2011

Civil Litigation and New Lawyer Sections

Effective Deposition Techniques: What litigators can learn from modern film and television clips (and a few real life examples too)

2010

Social Networking

My Space or Your Space: The Employment Law Implications of Social Networking

2009

Employment Law Seminar

Employers' Obligation to Retain and Preserve Written and Electronic Documents

Publications

2012

Minnesota CLE Summary Guide to Construction Defect Claims

2012

Pending Three Tips to a Successful Contract Negotiation

2012

Minnesota Business Magazine Five Easily Avoidable Legal Pitfalls

2011

Felhaber Law Firm No Good Deed Goes Unpunished In Will Contests: Personal Representatives who volunteer to administer estates should avoid these ten common mistakes

2010

Client Key Warranty Issues White Paper

2010

2010

St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Key Considerations for your Buy-sell Agreement

2009

Client FAR Out! Understanding Changes to Federal Acquisition Regulations to Obtain Stimulus Money

2009

Minnesota Real Estate Journal and American Apartment Owners Association Ten Common Landlord Mistakes: The Keys to Dealing with Delinquency and Eviction Proceedings

2008

Client Withdrawn Bids – When is a Bid a Binding Contract?

2008

Client It's Not Easy Being Green: Legal Pitfalls of Green Construction

Languages

English

Activity

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