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Jack Y. Perry
- E jperry@taftlaw.com
- T (612) 977-8497
- F (612) 977-8650
Summary
Jack is a senior trial attorney and litigator. He specializes in high-stakes litigation and regulatory compliance matters across a broad array of sectors.
From his past and ongoing representation of industry leaders in retail (Costco), agriculture (Genus, PIC USA, Protein Sources, Barrick), mining (Shakopee Gravel), breathalyzer (LifeSafer, Smart Start), technology (Emerson), environmental consulting (Stantec), auto recycling (Copart), healthcare (Protégé, Biolyph), demolition (Veit, Frattalone), metal recycling (Northern Metals Recycling), fast food (Wendy’s), solid waste (Waste Management, Veit, Morrison County), education (Higher Ground, Friendship Academy of the Arts), environment (Audubon, Smart Growth) and energy (Xcel Energy), Jack has a well-earned reputation for aggressively representing the interests of his clients in all manner of administrative and judicial proceedings, including jury trials, court trials, state and federal appeals, class actions, contested case hearings and state and local governmental board proceedings. Jack is, as well, one of Minnesota’s leading land use, including condemnations, and agricultural law practitioners.
Awards
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer (2022)
Honoree, Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Honoree, Top Lawyers, Litigation – Commercial, Minnesota Monthly (2022)
All Service Areas
All Practices
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School (1990)
J.D. cum laude
- St. John's University (1984)
B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- State - Minnesota
- Federal - 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - District of Minnesota
News
Forde, Perry, and Smith Recognized as 2023 Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer News
Minnesota Supreme Court Issues Favorable Ruling for Charter Schools News
Two Taft Minneapolis Teams Selected for Minnesota Lawyer's Attorneys of the Year News
Minnesota Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Charter Schools in School Desegregation Case
Professional Affiliations
- Hennepin County Bar Association
Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- Minnesota Waste Association
Counsel