Dennis L. Monroe

Dennis L. Monroe is known for shaping innovative financing strategies and structuring sophisticated deals across multiple industries. With decades of legal and financial leadership, he has advised lenders, investors, developers, and corporations on transactions exceeding $4 billion. His extensive career highlights his ability to manage complex acquisitions and deliver creative solutions for business expansion.

Dennis began his education with a B.A., cum laude, from Carthage College before earning both his M.B.A. and Juris Doctor from St. Louis University. This combination of business and legal training equipped him with the rare ability to address financial, tax, and legal complexities simultaneously, enabling him to serve clients with a unique perspective that integrates strategy with execution.

Dennis has received widespread recognition throughout his career. He was named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list and included in The Best Lawyers in America® for franchise law. Franchise Times honored him as one of franchising’s “Top 20 to Watch” and among the 125 “Legal Eagles.” In 2014, he received the Dealmakers Special Achievement award for three decades of franchise finance contributions. He was also featured as “Franchising’s Go-To Guy” on the magazine’s cover. Additionally, he has been selected for the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers in Franchise and recognized as one of Minnesota’s top 10 mergers and acquisitions lawyers.

Dennis has shared his expertise nationally as a frequent conference speaker, author, and columnist. He has written for Franchise Times, Restaurant Finance Monitor, and Foodservice News while contributing to Nation’s Restaurant News and being quoted in Forbes, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal. Beyond writing, he has taught at law schools, led seminars, and spoken at major franchise and finance events, consistently influencing industry standards and practices.

Dennis L. Monroe continues to be a trusted leader whose counsel helps businesses secure capital, protect assets, and pursue growth. His leadership in finance and law, combined with board service and educational contributions, underscores a career dedicated to advancing business and community success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Founder and Chairman, Monroe Moxness Berg, PA
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, International Franchising Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• St. Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. Louis University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Carthage College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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