Jaren Johnson Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Edina

Jaren L. Johnson is a lawyer and founding partner at Johnson King, PLLC.  His practice area includes real estate acquisition and sale, land use, development and construction, landlord/tenant matters, entity formation and civil litigation.  Jaren is board certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Real Property Law Specialist, a designation currently held by less than 400 Minnesota attorneys.  He received his B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College and his J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List and served as an Editor on the Great Plains Natural Resources Law Journal.  Jaren has been named as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine and has been named to “Who’s Who” in American Law.  Jaren contributes time to community activities such as speaking engagements, pro-bono work, and the Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program.  He is also a member of the Riverton Community Housing Board of Directors, a nonprofit entity which oversees the operation of hundreds of affordable rental units near the University of Minnesota, currently serving as the President of the Board.. Honors & Associations:. “Who’s Who” in American Law, Marquis, 2008. “Who’s Who” in American Law, Marquis, 2007. “Who’s Who” in America, Marquis, 2006. Metropolitan’s Who’s Who, 2006. Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2005/2006. Riverton Community Housing Board of Directors, 2005-present. MSBA Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist, 2004-present. MSBA New Lawyers Section, Secretary, Habitat for Humanity Section Chair, 2002-03. MSBA, member Real Estate and Construction Law sections, 1998-present; Construction Defect Committee, 2007-08. Hennepin or Ramsey County Bar Association, 1998-present. National Law Schools’ Dean’s List, 1998. Dean’s List, USD Law School, Spring 1998. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, 1995-present, Social Events Chair 1996-97. “Who’s Who” Registry of Rising Young Americans, 1993. Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (life), 1988-present. Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity, 1987-present, president 1990-91. Gustavus Adolphus College Tennis Team, 1987-1991