Christopher P. Renz Bloomington, Minnesota
| Shareholder | |
| phone | 952-835-7000 |
| fax | 952-835-9450 |
| crenz@tn-law.com | |
Chris is a shareholder in the Litigation Practice group at Thomsen Nybeck. He concentrates his practice in the areas of general civil litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, criminal law, employment law, and real estate law. Chris has represented clients at various court levels including state, federal, district, and appellate. He has also assisted clients through legal-related processes outside of court, including arbitration, mediation, and homeowner association hearings. Chris has marshalled an array of litigation experience that he puts to use for clients, including knowledge and familiarity with jury trials, court trials, depositions, and motions. In addition, Chris has considerable experience with appellate work, including brief writing and oral argument.
In addition to his civil practice, Chris practices in the field of criminal law both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, including currently serving as the chief prosecuting attorney for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Having acumen in both the civil and criminal contexts allows Chris to provide clients with a well-rounded perspective in advising them regarding their legal concern. The breadth of Chris' experience not only provides for strategic advice to clients, but also makes Chris an asset in collaborative settings with other attorneys in the firm.
In addition to his work as an attorney, Chris serves as a legal writing instructor at the University of Minnesota Law School, a position he has held since 2003. Chris also has been active in the community, including serving on the board of a local school serving refugee populations. Chris has been honored to be included on the Minnesota Law & Politics list of Rising Stars on multiple occasions, as well as having been selected by the Wall Street Journal as its LawBlog Lawyer of the Day.
Areas of Practice
- Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
May, 2001
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List - St. Olaf College,
1998
B.A.
- Published Works:
- They Protesteth Too Much, Methinks (What's Wrong with Claim of Right, As Applied), The Hennepin Lawyer, Nov/Dec 2005, Vol. 74, No. 6, 2005
- How to Proceed When your Business is Presented with a Lawsuit, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, September 28, 2007
- Bulk Cable: Not an Exclusive Relationship Any Longer, Minnesota Community Living, July/August, 2008
- FCC Rule Against Exclusive Cable Provider Access in CICs Upheld by Federal Appeals Court, CIC Midwest News, Winter, 2010
