Atty. John B Dean

Atty. John B Dean

John B Dean is a lawyer practicing local government law, administrative law, economic development law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About John B Dean at a glance

John B Dean is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Kennedy & Graven Chartered. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1969) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit (1977). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1969) and University of Kansas (B.A. Philosophy, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John B Dean is a lawyer practicing local government law, administrative law, economic development law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at Kennedy & Graven Chartered in Minneapolis, MN and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

John B Dean's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John B Dean is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Land Use & Zoning

John B Dean is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

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

John B Dean is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 andnue, 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 B Dean

Where is John B Dean's law office located?
John B Dean's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Kennedy & Graven Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B Dean handle?
John B Dean focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John B Dean practiced law?
John B Dean has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John B Dean go to law school?
John B Dean earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A. Philosophy, 1966).
How can I contact John B Dean for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John B Dean received?
John B Dean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1969
B.A. Philosophy
University of Kansas
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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