Byron E. Starns
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1991 About Byron E. Starns
Byron E. Starns is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1991. Byron E. Starns is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Energy Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Mining Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Water Law
Current Firm: Stinson LLP
Education: University of Chicago, JD, graduated 1969 and Duke University, BA, graduated 1966
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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