About
Robert J. Tunheim advises aviation acquisitions as an Associate at Fafinski Mark & Johnson. He represents buyers and sellers of privately held businesses throughout Minnesota and across the country. His aviation work includes aircraft purchases and sales, ownership structuring, and leasing agreements. He handles due diligence, purchase agreements, and contract negotiations for business transactions. Before joining the firm, he worked as an international tax consultant. He earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law with a business law concentration. His honors include Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch and Minnesota Monthly Top Lawyers. He draws on his consulting experience to evaluate business and tax considerations in corporate transactions.
Who is a good fit for Robert J. Tunheim
- Buyers weighing an asset purchase against a stock or equity acquisition.
- Aircraft owners pursuing a sale that involves aviation tax planning or registration issues.
- Closely held company owners planning business succession through buy-sell agreements.
Education and admissions
- Education
- St. Olaf College, B.A. in Political Science and Economics
- University of Minnesota, J.D. in business law
- Bar admissions
- Minnesota
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
- Minnesota Monthly Top Lawyers
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional