Atty. John A. Knapp

Atty. John A. Knapp

John A. Knapp is a lawyer practicing administrative law, legislative law, public utility law and 3 other areas of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 52 Years Experience 52 year

Profile Summary

About John A. Knapp at a glance

John A. Knapp is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Winthrop & Weinstine, P. A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974), Minnesota (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1982). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1974) and St. John's University (B.A. Government, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ramsey County, Iowa State, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar Federation of Regulatory Counsel. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A. Knapp is a lawyer practicing administrative law, legislative law, public utility law and 3 other areas of law
  • John A. received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John A. practices at Winthrop & Weinstine, P. A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Knapp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Knapp handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John A. Knapp is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John A. Knapp is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John A. Knapp is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John A. Knapp is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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 Minneapolis 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Knapp

Where is John A. Knapp's law office located?
John A. Knapp's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Winthrop & Weinstine, P. A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Knapp handle?
John A. Knapp focuses on environmental, government, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John A. Knapp practiced law?
John A. Knapp has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John A. Knapp go to law school?
John A. Knapp earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Government, 1971).
How can I contact John A. Knapp for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Knapp directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Knapp received?
John A. Knapp's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1974
B.A. Government
St. John's University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1974
Minnesota
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1982

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