Atty. Scott John Riggs

Atty. Scott John Riggs

Scott John Riggs is a lawyer practicing municipal law, business, commercial real estate and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott John Riggs at a glance

Scott John Riggs is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Kennedy & Graven Chartered. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1994). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1994) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott John Riggs is a lawyer practicing municipal law, business, commercial real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Scott practices at Kennedy & Graven Chartered in Minneapolis, MN and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Scott John Riggs's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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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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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

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 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 Scott John Riggs

Where is Scott John Riggs's law office located?
Scott John Riggs'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 Scott John Riggs handle?
Scott John Riggs focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Scott John Riggs practiced law?
Scott John Riggs has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Scott John Riggs go to law school?
Scott John Riggs earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Scott John Riggs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
St. Olaf College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1994

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