Robert R. Fafinski, Jr.
Founder, Shareholder, Attorney at Fafinski Mark & Johnson
Member of the Board of Governors of the University of St. Thomas Law School from 2012 – 2021.Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors from 2016 – 2021.Chairman of Board of Directors Fafinski Mark & Johnson 2022 - presentMember of Board of Directors of Entre Bank, 2022 - PresentMember of Board of Directors of Sun Country Airlines from 2012 – 2018Member of Board of Advisors of Tonka Bay Equity, a $125mm SBIC leveraged investment fund from 2006 - PresentMember of Legatus, a forum for Catholic CEOsMember of International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading
About
Robert R. Fafinski, Jr. advises business buyers and sellers on mergers and acquisitions. He serves as Founder, Shareholder at Fafinski Mark & Johnson. His clients include airline executives and entrepreneurs starting businesses. His transaction practice also covers corporate finance and equipment leasing. He brings over 30 years of legal practice to his work. He previously chaired a Minnesota law firm's Business Law Department and served on its management committee. He has earned recognition on the “Who’s Who Legal: Transport” list for Aviation Finance every year since 2017. His experience includes advising businesses on corporate governance and succession planning.
Who is a good fit for Robert R. Fafinski, Jr.
- Buyers pursuing manufacturing company acquisitions.
- Airline owners seeking sale counsel with aviation finance experience.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of St. Thomas, BA
- William Mitchell College of Law, JD
- Bar admissions
- Minnesota
Recognition
- Super Lawyer
- Leading American Attorney
- one of the top 25 business lawyers in the state
- Best Lawyers in America
- one of the world’s leading commercial aviation attorneys
- Small Business Person of the Year award from the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
- “Who’s Who Legal: Transport” list for Aviation Finance every year since 2017
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional