Grant D. Fairbairn
About Grant D. Fairbairn
Grant D. Fairbairn is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Grant D. Fairbairn is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Fredrikson & Byron PA
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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