Atty. Ernest Patrick Shriver
Ernest Patrick Shriver is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law. Ernest received a B.A. degree from Saint John's University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Eden Prairie, MN · 29+ Years Experience
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About Ernest Patrick Shriver at a Glance
Ernest Patrick Shriver is a Shareholder based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, practicing at Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1997). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1997) and Saint John's University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair, Business Law Section, 2008 - 2009, Minnesota State Bar Association. Serves clients in Eden Prairie, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ernest Patrick Shriver
- Ernest Patrick Shriver is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 3 other areas of law
- Ernest received a B.A. degree from Saint John's University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Ernest practices at Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A. in Eden Prairie, MN
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Ernest Patrick Shriver's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest Patrick Shriver handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Eden Prairie.
Business & Corporate Law in Eden Prairie
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Eden Prairie
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Ernest Patrick Shriver is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Eden Prairie
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Eden Prairie
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Eden Prairie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Eden Prairie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Eden Prairie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Eden Prairie Choose Ernest Patrick Shriver
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ernest Patrick Shriver's practice in the field of business, ip, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ernest Patrick Shriver brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and m&a, Ernest Patrick Shriver can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Eden Prairie
A Eden Prairie-based practice means Ernest Patrick Shriver attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ernest Patrick Shriver Handles in Eden Prairie
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