About John
John E. Berg: Experienced Corporate and Tax Law Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A firm shareholder, John E. Berg counsels buyers and sellers on effectively structuring and documenting transactions involving business combinations, purchases and sales, and financing. John has earned his clients’ trust as a business advisor because he approaches their legal issues with a nuanced understanding of a business owner’s objectives and a comprehensive knowledge of financing sources and techniques a complex transaction demands.
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
- Business Succession Planning
- Franchise Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Tax Controversies
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cornell University
Law Degree from the University of Minnesota School of Law
Magna Cum Laude Graduation
Firms
- Monroe Moxness Berg PA - Firm Shareholder since 2015
Affiliations
- Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine (2006-2024)
- Recognized as a Legal Eagle in Franchise Times (2004-2024)
- Selected for Minnesota Super Lawyers (2006-2024)
Languages
English
John E. Berg has earned his clients’ trust as a business advisor and serves them with his results-driven approach that involves evaluating and managing the tax aspects of complex financial transactions, including multi-tiered financing and corporate capitalization structures.
He leads the firm’s Multi-Unit Succession and Transition (MUST®) group, working with multi-unit retail business owners to help them solve the unique legal challenges in structuring their exit plans. The process combines his industry experience and business insight with the firm’s strengths in the areas of taxation, estate planning, corporate finance, franchise and mergers and acquisitions to provide targeted and effective exit plans.
For these clients he serves essentially as outsourced general counsel. He also represents clients in the resolution of state and federal tax controversies at the examination, appellate and tax court levels.
Speaking Engagements
- Is My Legal Structure the Right One to Grow?
- Sustaining Restaurants Through New Collaborative Relationships
- Tax-Efficient Structures After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
