Atty. Mark A. Fonken

Atty. Mark A. Fonken

Mark A. Fonken is a lawyer practicing negligence, workers compensation, products liability and 3 other areas of law.

Lake Elmo Lake Elmo 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark A. Fonken at a glance

Mark A. Fonken is a Member based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, practicing at Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, P.L.L.P.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, and theft. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and Wisconsin (1984). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ramsey County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Lake Elmo, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark A. Fonken is a lawyer practicing negligence, workers compensation, products liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Mark A. received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Mark A. practices at Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, P.L.L.P. in Lake Elmo, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Mark A. Fonken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Fonken 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.

Mark A. Fonken is one of 264,852 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.

Mark A. Fonken is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Mark A. Fonken is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →

Product Liability

Mark A. Fonken is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →

Theft & Property Crimes

Mark A. Fonken is one of 5,868 theft attorneys indexed nationally. Browse theft 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 Lake Elmo 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 Mark A. Fonken

Where is Mark A. Fonken's law office located?
Mark A. Fonken's law practice is located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The firm is Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, P.L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark A. Fonken handle?
Mark A. Fonken focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, product liability, theft. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Mark A. Fonken practiced law?
Mark A. Fonken has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Mark A. Fonken go to law school?
Mark A. Fonken earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Mark A. Fonken for a consultation?
You can contact Mark A. Fonken 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 Mark A. Fonken received?
Mark A. Fonken's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1976
B.A.
University of Northern Iowa
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Iowa
Admitted: 2000

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