Brett M. Larson
Attorney at Messerli | Kramer
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Minneapolis, MN
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Estate Planning
1400 Fifth Street Towers, 100 South Fifth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
About Brett M. Larson
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Estate Planning
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MinnesotaJ.D.
- University of MinnesotaB.A.
- Major: Psychology
- Honors: <i>summa cum laude</i>
Classes and Seminars
- Presenter, “CARES Act and MN Emergency Loan Program: Legal and Business Considerations” – CMR Spring Workshop, April 2020
- Presenter, “Guidance for COVID-19: Legal & Financing” – Allied Executives, March 2020
- Co-Presenter, “Legal and Financial Issues for Doctors during the Coronavirus” – MD Financial, March 2020
- Co-Presenter, “Mergers & Acquisitions of Pass-Through Entities: Structuring to Minimize Taxes & Maximize Deal Value” – Strafford, November 2018
- Panelist, “M&A Pulse: Tax, Legal and Planning Trends” – Minneapolis Club, October 2018
- Presenter, “Overcoming Common Challenges in M&A” – National Business Institute Live Video Webcast, April 2018
- Presenter, “Drafting and Negotiating the Purchase Agreement” – National Business Institute Live Video Webcast, April 2018
- Co-Presenter, “Mergers and Acquisitions From Start to Finish” – National Business Institute Live Video Webcast, April 2018
- Presenter, “The Partner Mindset: Accountability and Leadership” – 2018 Path to Partnership Institute, Minnesota CLE, April 2018
- Co-Presenter, “Using LLC’s to Protect Assets” – National Business Institute Live Video Webcast, August 2017
- Co-Presenter, “Piercing the Corporate Veil: Minimizing Alter Ego Liability for Subsidiaries, Affiliates and Related Entities” – Strafford, June 2017
- Co-Presenter, “Top LLC Mistakes in Asset Protection and Estate Planning” – National Business Institute, May 2017
- Panelist, “Are Trusts Appropriate for Your Transportation Business?” – Webinar, February 2017
- Presenter, “Top LLC Mistakes to Avoid in Everyday Business Practices” – National Business Institute, February 2017
- Presenter, “Drafting Shareholder Agreements for Closely Held Businesses” – Clear Law Institute, November 2016
- Presenter, “The Ultimate Guide to LLCs as Asset Protection Tools” – National Business Institute, February 2016
- Presenter, “Drafting Shareholder Agreements for Closely Held Businesses” – Straffordpub, November 2015
- Presenter, “Parent-Subsidiary and Related Business Entity Law” – National Business Institute, November 2015
- Presenter, “Minnesota’s LLC Makeover – Increased Certainty Heightens LLCs’ Appeal” – Minnesota CLE, September 2015
- Presenter, “Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Asset Protection for Business Owners” – Oak Hills Golf Club, July 2015
- Presenter, “Minnesota’s New LLC Law” – Ramsey County Bar Association, June 2015
- Presenter, “Estate Planning and Asset Protection: Protecting the Family Lake Cabin and other common Minnesota estate planning issues” – Minnesota CLE, Anoka, April 2014
- Presenter, “Changes to the Minnesota Limited Liability Company and Corporate Law” – Minnesota CLE, Excelsior, May 2014
- Lecturer, “Dodd-Frank Act, amendments to Sarbanes-Oxley, and other shifts in both Federal and Minnesota law in reaction to the financial crisis of 2008” – Ham & Eggs Club of Minnesota, Edina Country Club, 2013
- Lecturer, “Schooled for Scandal: How Public Scandals and Political Responses Are Changing the Corporate Landscape” – Dorsey & Whitney, 2012
- Lecturer, “Review and Discussion of Advising Minnesota Corporations and Other Business Organizations” – Minneapolis Club, 2012
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Other Affiliations
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Corporate Law Committee, Member
Articles
Published Works
- Co-Author, “The Big Question: Back to the Office?” – Bench & Bar Minnesota, July 2020
- Author, “Stay Home Minnesota: How is your business affected?” – Messerli Kramer, March 2020
- Co-Author, “Guidance for COVID-19 Business Disruption” – Messerli Kramer, March 2020
- Co-Author, “CRTs: A Powerful Tool for Income Tax Planning” – Bench & Bar Minnesota, April 2015
- Co-Author, “Minnesota’s LLC Makeover” – Bench & Bar Minnesota, February 2015
- Author, “A Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis of Derivative Claims” – National Litigation Consultants Review, 2014
- Author, “A Question of Identity: Direct v. Derivative Claims in Shareholder/Member Litigation” – Bench & Bar Minnesota, 2014
- Feature, “Judge: Gold Guys Followed the Rules” – Star Tribune, 2013
- Feature, “Best Buy’s Schulze faces skeptical financial sponsors, industry sources say” – Financial Times, 2012
- Author, “Minority Shareholder Protection: Practical Implications for Business Planning” – Bench & Bar Minnesota, 2012
- Production Editor & Contributing Author, Advising Minnesota Corporations and Other Business Organizations, 2011
Office Info
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- Business Law, Commercial Law
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