Ernest (Pat) Shriver
Shareholder, Attorney at Fafinski Mark & Johnson
Past Chairman, Business Law Section, Minnesota State Bar AssociationPast Member, International Trademark AssociationAdjunct Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School
About
Ernest (Pat) Shriver advises small to medium sized privately-held businesses on mergers, asset purchases, and stock purchases. He advises buyers as a Shareholder at Fafinski Mark & Johnson. His transaction work includes drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Pat previously chaired the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Business Law Section. He earned Minnesota Rising Stars recognition in 2006. He has consistently received Super Lawyer recognition since 2009. He also holds an AV Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell. His financing practice includes advising regulated and unregulated lenders on secured and unsecured commercial lending transactions.
Who is a good fit for Ernest (Pat) Shriver
- Buyers acquiring small to medium sized privately-held businesses through asset or stock purchases.
- Shareholders and partners arranging ownership transfers through buy/sell agreements.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, JD, 1997
- Saint John’s University, BA, 1994
- Defense Language Institute in Russian (Basic), 1985
- Bar admissions
- Minnesota
Recognition
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: Rising Stars
- Minnesota Monthly Top Lawyers
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationAsset purchase agreementsStock and membership interest purchasesEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional