Atty. John E. Radmer
John is a partner and trial attorney in the firm’s commercial litigation, intellectual property, catastrophic loss, and product liability practice groups. Across these practice groups, John applies his formal mechanical engineering education to the complex convergence of science, engineering, and law.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 20+ Years Experience
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About John E. Radmer at a Glance
John E. Radmer is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2006), United States District Court, District of Minnesota (2006), United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (2009), and United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2013). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.S. Mechanical, 2002). Active member of PGDA, Professional Affiliations •Federal Bar Association •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association •Propane Gas Defense Association. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John E. Radmer
- John is a partner and trial attorney in the firm’s commercial litigation, intellectual property, catastrophic loss, and product liability practice groups
- Across these practice groups, John applies his formal mechanical engineering education to the complex convergence of science, engineering, and law
- John’s engineering degree enables him to quickly learn, understand, and appreciate the technical issues at the basis of a dispute and then explain those issues to a nontechnical audience in a simple, easy-to-understand manner
- In addition to his law practice, John is a member of the firm’s management committee
- John’s intellectual property practice focuses on trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, and unfair competition
- He counsels plaintiffs protecting their IP rights and is experienced with seeking immediate injunctive relief
- Likewise, John has represented companies and individuals accused of infringement and misappropriation
- These cases often include additional legal issues relating to noncompete and nondisclosure agreements
- John’s industry experience ranges from customer and financial information to mechanical devices and computer software
- In his commercial litigation practice, John handles a range of contract, directors and officers, and fraud issues
- He has defended class actions relating to product labeling, statutory rental disclosures, and medical cryopreservation
- John’s catastrophic loss and product liability practice generally focuses on defending service providers, product manufacturers, and product distributors
- John maintains a nationwide litigation practice involving high-exposure fires and explosions and other catastrophic events
- His service-industry clients include propane suppliers, engineering firms, electricians, and HVAC companies
- John’s experience further includes lawsuits involving computer dusting sprays (inhalation abuse), consumer products, semiconductor devices, FDA-regulated products, sensors, automotive manufacturing equipment, circuit breakers, and pneumatic conveying systems
- As a mechanical engineering student, he was the leader of a zero-gravity research group that conducted an experiment aboard NASA’s KC-135 microgravity laboratory
- Although he lacks empirical research on the topic, John is rather confident that he is one of a miniscule number of attorneys that have flown in a zero-gravity environment
- Before going to law school, John worked as a sales engineer with a small, high-tech company focusing on nanomechanical surface-testing techniques
- John’s industry experience also includes working in product design and manufacturing groups at a process-control instrumentation manufacturer and a few summers working in a municipal civil engineering department
- Outside the office, John enjoys coaching youth hockey, cooking, amateur astronomy, going to the lake, and spending time with his family
- John previously served on the City of Eagan’s Energy and Environment Advisory Commission
- Prior Experience •Non-Mechanical Electromagnetic Compressor: An Experiment to Study the Usage of a Non-Mechanical Electromagnetic Compressor for the Purposes of Two-Phase Compression in a Reduced Gravity Environment (co-author and zero-gravity flyer) •William Mitchell College of Law (Research Assistant) •Hysitron, Inc. •Rosemount (Emerson Process Management) •City of Red Wing Engineering Department Leadership •Editor, 2005-2006
- Staff Member, 2004-2005, William Mitchell Law Review •Production Editor
- Wisconsin Engineer Magazine •Project Leader
- Flying Badgers Zero-Gravity Research Group Accolades •Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Rising Stars list, Thomson Reuters, 2010-2012, 2014-2019 (Business Litigation) Professional Certifications & Special Training •National Propane Gas Association CTEP 1.0 certified (Basic Principles and Practices) Research Experience •Non-Mechanical Electromagnetic Compressor: An Experiment to Study the Usage of a Non-Mechanical Electromagnetic Compressor for the Purposes of Two-Phase Compression in a Reduced Gravity Environment (co-author and zero-gravity flyer) Speaking Engagements & Published Articles •Lecturer, Managing Risk & Reducing Liability, private client webinar, October 26, 2017 •Lecturer, Managing Risk & Reducing Liability, private client presentation, September 27, 2017 •Expert Testimony Adjunct Instructor, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) Advanced Origin & Cause/Courtroom Testimony Course, Certified Fire Investigator (ATF-CFI) Candidate Program, ATF's National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, August 10-11, 2016 •Lecturer, Product Liability-The Basics, private client presentation, June 16, 2015 •Lecturer, Product Liability, ASME, Minnesota Chapter, Professional & Product Liability Symposium, March 2012 •Co-author, 'Can They Really Take It Apart Without Me?', For the Defense, A DRI publication, November 2011 •Lecturer, The Convergence of Science and Law, private client presentation, September 28, 2010 •Lecturer, Spoliation of Evidence-First Principles, private client presentation, August 12, 2008 News •May 12, 2025 John Radmer elected to Management Committee •Jul 5, 2019 Meagher & Geer congratulates its 22 attorneys named to the 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists •Feb 4, 2014 John Radmer Elected to Partnership in the Firm Articles •Nov 16, 2011 Can They Really Take it Apart Without Me?
- Lenae Pederson, John Radmer, Erin Doran •Nov 1, 2011 Can They Really Take It Apart Without Me?, DRI publication
Practice Areas Explained
John E. Radmer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Radmer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Personal Injury in Minneapolis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Minneapolis
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John E. Radmer is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →
Product Liability in Minneapolis
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose John E. Radmer
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 John E. Radmer's practice in the field of personal injury, business, ip, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John E. Radmer brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, John E. Radmer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and ip, John E. Radmer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means John E. Radmer 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 John E. Radmer Handles in Minneapolis
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact John E. Radmer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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