John's decision to attend law school stemmed from his interest in business. He figured he would be better at business with a law degree. It turns out that his passion for business has resulted in a practice that encompasses commercial and real estate transactions, litigation, and employment law related to them. His newest venture, Halo Bay Capital, LLC, is a private investment firm that brings together the dealmakers on real estate and business investments.
John received his law degree from William Mitchell School of Law in 1991 and has a B.A. in business administration and finance from the University of St. Thomas. He opened his own practice in 1992, starting with commercial and employment litigation. John is a native of St. Paul, MN.
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"I have always had a passion for business. As an attorney serving business clients, I am able to combine my legal training with my passion. From the moment we are contacted by a new client, we focus on understanding our client's situation, goals and immediate needs. By focusing on our client's situation and goals, we are able to develop a strategy that helps them make informed decisions on their timeline – not ours."


