Atty. John C Utley

Atty. John C Utley

John C Utley is a lawyer practicing public finance law, taxation, municipal law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Bemidji State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 49 J. Erfahrung 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John C Utley at a glance

John C Utley is a President based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Kennedy & Graven Chartered. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1978). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1977) and Bemidji State University (B.A. Philosophy, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John C Utley is a lawyer practicing public finance law, taxation, municipal law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Bemidji State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Kennedy & Graven Chartered in Minneapolis, MN and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

John C Utley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

John C Utley 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 C Utley

Where is John C Utley's law office located?
John C Utley'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 C Utley handle?
John C Utley focuses on business, real estate, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John C Utley practiced law?
John C Utley has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John C Utley go to law school?
John C Utley earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Philosophy, 1972).
How can I contact John C Utley for a consultation?
You can contact John C Utley 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 C Utley received?
John C Utley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1977
B.A. Philosophy
Bemidji State University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1978

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