Gordon B. Conn Jr.

Gordon B. Conn Jr.

Kalina, Wills, Gisvold & Clark, P.L.L.P.
  • Bankruptcy
  • Minnesota
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Biography

Gordon Conn practices primarily in bankruptcy and business litigation, and is board-certified in business bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. He was counsel of record for Petitioners in Norwest Bank Worthington v. Ahlers, 485 U.S. 197 (1988), and argued and won that case in the United States Supreme Court. In bankruptcy matters, he represents secured creditors, committees, trustees, and unsecured creditors, and has acted as liquidating agent. In business litigation, he has represented clients in a wide variety of cases, including securities, trade regulation, transportation, insurance, banking, and commercial transactions.

Gordon is an honors graduate of the University of Michigan Law School where he was Article and Book Review Editor of the Michigan Law Review. After graduation, he served as law clerk to the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Prior to joining the firm in 1999, Gordon had been a partner in the Business Litigation and Banking/Commercial practice groups of Faegre & Benson, LLP.

Practice Area
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Area
  • Business Litigation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Minnesota
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8th Circuit
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Kalina, Wills, Gisvold & Clark, P.L.L.P.
- Current
Associate/Partner
Faegre & Benson
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Practiced in Business Litigation and Banking/Commercial practice groups.
Education
University of Michigan Law School
J.D.
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Honors: cum laude
Activities: Michigan Law Review, Editor, Articles and Book Reviews
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Macalester College
B.A. | Political Science
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Honors: cum laude
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Awards
"SuperLawyer" designation
SuperLawyers, Minnesota Law and Politics
Voted "SuperLawyer" annually 2000 - 2007.
Board-Certified Business Bankruptcy
American Board of Certification
Board-certified as a specialist in business bankruptcy by American Board of Certification, accredited by American Bar Association.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer-rated "AV"
Martindale-Hubbell
Peer-rated "AV" over thirty years.
Professional Associations
Land of Lakes Choirboys
Vice-President, Board of Directors
- Current
Activities: Member of board of directors of non-profit organization featuring world-acclaimed boy choirs.
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Torske Klubben
Member
- Current
Activities: Norwegian Men's Luncheon Club, supporting scholarships to University of Minnesota.
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Certifications
Board Certified Business Bankruptcy
American Board of Certification
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
6160 Summit Drive
Suite 560
Minneapolis, MN 55430
Telephone: (612) 789-9000