John L. Fossum has been practicing law since 1993.  He is a graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, and Macalester College. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts of Minnesota. The Eighth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Mr. Fossum has significant experience in litigation both in civil and criminal court and in both state and federal courts.  He has argued cases in courts of appeal, and is also experienced in drafting enforceable and understandable contracts which can help avoid litigation.

 In 2007 and 2008, Mr. Fossum served as a Justice Advisor for the Justice Sector Support Program in Afghanistan.  He was stationed in Jalalabad, and later Kunduz, as part of the program training Afghan Police and Prosecutors to assist in standing up the Afghan criminal justice system.

John Fossum (fourth from left) meeting with a UN Official, and Afghan judges and prosecutors in Taloqan, Afghanistan, February, 2008.

Why Flat Fees?

We charge flat fees in part because people want predictability in gauging their costs.  A good result is often disappointing when faced with an unexpectedly large bill after the case is over. Our flat fees are carefully structured and will be explained in detail when you review and sign a fee agreement.  Fees will not exceed the amount in the agreement regardless of what happens in the case.

We are available for many kinds of legal work and assistance.  Feel free to call and find out more.