Scott J. Riggs
About Scott J. Riggs
Scott J. Riggs is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Scott J. Riggs is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Kennedy & Graven Chartered
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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