J.R. Toren

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Attorney J.R. Toren serves clients in matters of business law, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Toren has practiced law since 1984 both as a private practice attorney and as in-house legal counsel. He has represented small businesses and closely held corporations in all aspects of their legal and business needs, including:

Corporate formation
Buy-sell agreements
Shareholder disputes
Mergers and acquisitions
Contractual drafting (license, employment, non-compete, distributorship/sales, and independent contract agreements)

His business experience includes executive and management positions in marketing, quality assurance, health and safety, human resources and captive insurance.

Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association
Scott County Bar Association

Education

B.A. and MBA, University of MN, Minneapolis, MN
J.D., cum laude, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN

Client Comments

Jeff was our attorney on a huge arbitration with a railroad in Kentucky. He did a great job. Not only did the firm exceed my expectations, but they were a pleasure to work with. There is no better fir… Read More

– Martin Savko, Senior Chairman, Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc.

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Areas of Practice

Concrete and Concrete Construction Law

Professional Liability Defense

Architects and Engineers Defense

Business Law

Insurance and Insurance Coverage

Construction Law

Updates

OSHA’s Silica Rule: Risk Management and Best Practices

Posted: November 5, 2019

OSHA requires employers to limit workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica and to take appropriate steps to protect workers whose exposure reaches certain thresholds.

Jeff Coleman designated a top MN construction attorney by Chambers and Partners

Posted: May 9, 2019

We are pleased to announce that founding partner Jeff Coleman has again been named one of the top Construction attorneys in Minnesota by the international attorney rating organization, Chambers and Partners. The designation “Band 1” is based on their rigorous, independent research, which includes interviews with clients and peers. To go to Jeff’s description in […]

Understanding and Navigating the Business Immigration Process—The H-1B Visa

Posted: March 13, 2019

Recommendations for securing H-1B Visa approval. Enabling American companies to employ foreign workers in \”specialty occupations\” which require highly qualified and skilled employees..

Lars Erickson elected to the Minnesota Concrete Council Board of Directors

Posted: December 18, 2018

We are pleased to announce that partner Lars Erickson has been elected to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Concrete Council. The MCC is a concrete-related trade association dedicated to advancing education, technical practice, scientific investigation and research into cast-in-place concrete. Lars has been practicing law since 1996 and has […]

The Go/NoGo Process: Risk Analysis of Client, Project and Team

Posted: December 5, 2018

Projects are the lifeblood of A/E business. But the marketing resources required to secure a project can be significant. From a management perspective it’s a balancing act: Is pursuing this project a worthwhile investment? Are the project and client a good fit for our firm? Would this project truly benefit the business—in terms of profit […]

Lobbying, PACs and Contributions: What A/E Execs Need to Know

Posted: June 22, 2018

Legislation and public policy are crucial factors in the lives of architects and engineers. So. . . A/E professionals need to know how individuals, companies and professional organizations can ethically influence public policy and law. and A/E executives should build a culture that encourages and supports employee civic involvement, while in no way suggesting that […]

A Proactive Approach to Claims

Posted: May 24, 2018

No one wants to have a claim filed against them. So you need to know how to recognize an incident that could become a claim, and how to manage the incident before it progresses to litigation. Then you need to share lessons learned with your staff.

Roundtable

The Coleman Executive Roundtable for Architects and Engineers is a community of architectural and engineering industry leaders who come together quarterly to learn about and discuss current business issues.