Atty. John E Varpness

Atty. John E Varpness

John E Varpness is a lawyer practicing commercial, employment & labor, insurance defense and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Edina Edina 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (559) 550-1572

Profile Summary

About John E Varpness at a glance

John E Varpness is a Partner based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Gislason, Martin, Varpness, & Janes, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1988), and Wisconsin (1989). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Minnesota (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serves clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E Varpness is a lawyer practicing commercial, employment & labor, insurance defense and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Gislason, Martin, Varpness, & Janes, P.A. in Edina, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John E Varpness's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

John E Varpness is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John E Varpness is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John E Varpness is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Construction Law

John E Varpness is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →

Product Liability

John E Varpness is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Edina 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 E Varpness

Where is John E Varpness's law office located?
John E Varpness's law practice is located in Edina, Minnesota. The firm is Gislason, Martin, Varpness, & Janes, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E Varpness handle?
John E Varpness focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John E Varpness practiced law?
John E Varpness has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John E Varpness go to law school?
John E Varpness earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact John E Varpness for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E Varpness received?
John E Varpness's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1979
B.S.
University of Minnesota
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989

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