Biographies

John P. Boyle

(612) 877-5253
boylej@moss-barnett.com
Legal Assistant
Cara J. Colpitts
612-877-5403
colpittc@moss-barnett.com

John P. Boyle practices primarily in the area of commercial disputes, including shareholder actions and labor and employment litigation. In the labor and employment field, Mr. Boyle chiefly represents employers, handling a variety of employment litigation matters and advising clients on employee separation agreements, non-compete restrictions and litigation-avoidance strategies. In the commercial field, Mr. Boyle handles a wide range of litigation, including contract, shareholder, real estate and construction disputes.

Mr. Boyle places a high value on communicating with his clients. His full-service approach ensures that his clients are kept well-informed throughout the entire legal process and enables him to present comprehensive solutions to the complex challenges faced by businesses today. Mr. Boyle's aggressive, yet fair, honest and responsive approach has earned him the respect of his peers and his clients. He prides himself on being aggressive in pursuing his clients' interests, but doing so in a professional, cordial and direct manner. Some of the litigation matters in which Mr. Boyle has been involved include:

Handling shareholder disputes involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty or oppression of a minority shareholder.

Defending employers from claims of discrimination and sexual harassment brought by employees or by governmental agencies.

Representing businesses in litigation involving complex contract disputes.

Defending businesses in claims based on negligence or a breach of a duty of care by the business.

Advising clients on steps that can be taken to avoid exposure to liability and the risk of litigation.

Mr. Boyle practices in state and federal courts, and he also represents clients in governmental agency proceedings and in arbitration forums. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett, Mr. Boyle was a partner with the law firms of Anthony, Ostlund & Baer, P.A., and Best & Flanagan, L.L.P., where he practiced in the litigation departments.

Areas of Practice:: Commercial Litigation; Construction; Contracts; Employment; Real Estate; Shareholder Actions

Bar Admissions:: Minnesota

Education:: University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude; St. Johns University
M.A.; St. Meinrad College
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Author and Presenter, "Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice Deskbook", MSBA Continuing Legal Education - March 26, 2009; Presenter, "Shareholder Rights in Minnesota", WCCO Radio's "Minnesota Law, Presented by Moss & Barnett" - December 13, 2008

Professional Associations and Memberships:: American Bar Association, Litigation Section; Member; Federal Bar Association; Member; Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section; Member; Hennepin County Bar Association; Member

Pro Bono Activities:: Chair of the Board of Overseers of the School of Theology at St. Johns University; Served on a variety of civic, church and school boards and commissions, and long history of involvement in youth sports programs.