Heidi A. Carpenter
About Heidi A. Carpenter
Heidi A. Carpenter is a lawyer based in Eden Prairie, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Heidi A. Carpenter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Fafinski Mark & Johnson PA
Education: Hamline University, J.D.
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
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