Atty. Robert J Tennessen

Atty. Robert J Tennessen

Robert J Tennessen is a lawyer practicing government relations, privacy and data security, insurance law and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Robert J Tennessen at a glance

Robert J Tennessen is an Attorney/Lobbyist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Tennessen Law, PLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on ip, tax, securities, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1968), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1969). Educated at University of Minnesota School of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of Minnesota (B.A. Economics, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert J Tennessen is a lawyer practicing government relations, privacy and data security, insurance law and 5 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Robert practices at Tennessen Law, PLC in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J Tennessen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J Tennessen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Robert J Tennessen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

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

Robert J Tennessen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Securities Law

Robert J Tennessen is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Robert J Tennessen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert J Tennessen is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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Common questions about Robert J Tennessen

Where is Robert J Tennessen's law office located?
Robert J Tennessen's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Tennessen Law, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J Tennessen handle?
Robert J Tennessen focuses on ip, tax, securities, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Robert J Tennessen practiced law?
Robert J Tennessen has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Robert J Tennessen go to law school?
Robert J Tennessen earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A. Economics, 1965).
How can I contact Robert J Tennessen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert J Tennessen received?
Robert J Tennessen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota School of Law
- 1968
B.A. Economics
University of Minnesota
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1969

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