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Stephanie Gavin | (651) 312-6045
“I foster clients’ business growth and prosperity by providing practical legal advice.”
Jon acts as outside general counsel to privately-held companies, providing customized legal solutions to fit each clients’ needs. He represents clients in a variety of industries, including retail, technology, medical, manufacturing, real estate, fitness/athletics, security, consumable products, and service. His clients range from entrepreneurs and start-up companies to established multi-million dollar enterprises with national name recognition.
Jon’s business training distinguishes him from other lawyers. Jon utilizes his master’s degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) with his law degree to provide comprehensive analysis and guidance to clients. Jon’s approach is especially valuable to clients who want an attorney who understands not just legal matters, but also the dynamics and efficiencies of business.
If litigation becomes necessary, Jon is a skilled litigator. Jon strives to obtain the best result for clients in an ethical and cost-effective manner. While Jon regularly obtains favorable outcomes for clients inside the Courtroom, he also recognizes the best results for clients may come outside formal litigation.
Jon augments his practice with a unique niche: advising clients on internet and computer law issues. Jon provides a common-sense approach to navigating these complex subjects that include domain name, website, coding, unauthorized computer use, privacy, trademark, copyright, smartphone and social media issues.
Practice Areas
- Business Organizations and Transactional
- Contracts
- Incorporation and Business Entity Formation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Risk Mitigation
- Internet Law
- Computer forensic analysis and investigation
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”)
- Domain Name Registration, Acquisition, and Protection
- Domain Name Disputes, Litigation, and Arbitration
- Trademark
- Transparency
- Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies
- Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
- Employment and Non-Competition Agreement Litigation
- Internet Law
- Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (“ACPA”) Litigation
- Copyright infringement
- Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution (“UDRP”) Arbitration
- Real Estate and Construction Litigation
- Mechanic Lien Foreclosure
- Commercial Eviction
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Landlord-Tenant Matters
- Lease Negotiation
- Loan Modification, Work-out Negotiations, and Forbearance Agreements
Education
- J.D., St. Thomas School of Law, cum laude, 2008
- M.B.A., St. Thomas Opus College of Business, 2008
- B.A., History, Gustavus Adolphus College, magna cum laude, 2004
- B.A., Political Science with honors, Gustavus Adolphus College, magna cum laude, 2004
- Institute for Economic and Political Studies Program, London, England, 2003
Bar Admission
- Minnesota, 2008
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2008
Professional Certifications, Awards and Designations
- Kroll Ontrack E-Discovery Course Certification
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Computer Law Section Council Member
- Ramsey County Bar Association
Legal Publications
- Avoid Five Common Mistakes Made By Residential Landlords
- Breaking Up Isn’t Always Hard to Do: How A Legal Contract Can Make Parting With Business Partners More Sweet Than Sorrow
- Developers Earning Green for Building "Green"
- Don't Lose "New" Business Clients Before You Fully Retain Them: Key Domain Name Considerations Needed Before Incorporating New Businesses
- FAR Out! Understanding Changes to Federal Acquisition Regulations to Obtain Stimulus Money
- How to Properly Pick and Register Your Company's Internet Domain Name
- It's Not Easy Being Green: Legal Pitfalls of Green Construction
- Key Considerations for your Buy-sell Agreement
- Key Warranty Issues White Paper
- Revisiting Tri-State and Bayview’s Skeletons: The Legal Lessons Learned From Two Outrageous Examples Of Crematory Misconduct
- Six Steps for Landlords to Maximize Eviction and Collection Efforts
- Summary Guide to Construction Claims
- Ten Common Landlord Mistakes: The Keys to Dealing with Delinquency and Eviction Proceedings
- The Way to Start Your Business Partnership Right
- Withdrawn Bids – When is a Bid a Binding Contract?
Speaking Engagements
- 15 of the Top Computer Law-Related Decisions That Every Lawyer Should Know
- Effective Deposition Techniques: What litigators can learn from modern film and television clips (and a few real life examples too)
- Employers' Obligation to Retain and Preserve Written and Electronic Documents
- LegalCORPS Business Law Basics
- Legal Issues 101 for Entrepreneurs
- My Space or Your Space: The Employment Law Implications of Social Networking
Community Activities
- LegalCORPS, Volunteer Attorney
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Volunteer Attorney
- University of St. Thomas Career of Professional Development, Presenter
- University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Alumni Board
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Student Mentor
Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt, P.A.
444 Cedar Street • Suite 2100
St. Paul, MN 55101-2136
www.felhaber.com