Mark J. Kinney
About Mark J. Kinney
Mark J. Kinney is a lawyer based in Burnsville, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Mark J. Kinney is recognized in the following practice area:
- Burnsville, Minnesota
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Kinney Law & Compliance LLP
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Burnsville, MN
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