About
Nathan J. Allen is an attorney with Messerli Kramer in St. Michael, Minnesota. He has more than two decades of experience advising closely held companies, private enterprises, institutional clients, sports organizations, and executive teams. His practice includes corporate law, emerging companies, international business law, mergers and acquisitions, sports and entertainment law, governance, operational planning, ownership transitions, and contract negotiations supporting strategic business decisions.
Nathan earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and a B.S. summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. His legal and undergraduate education provided a foundation for advising businesses on corporate structure, contracts, transactions, and risk. That training supports his ability to evaluate commercial objectives, organize complex deal terms, address governance concerns, and help clients plan for growth, investment, acquisition, or ownership change.
Nathan has advised clients on strategic acquisitions and divestitures, including cross-border transactions, and works with family-owned businesses on governance and operational planning. His practice also includes ownership transitions and contract negotiations for companies and organizations with evolving commercial needs. These matters require coordination among legal, financial, operational, and leadership considerations so that transactions and internal arrangements support broader business objectives.
Nathan J. Allen provides corporate and transactional counsel that connects legal structure with practical business goals. His experience across mergers and acquisitions, governance, international business, emerging companies, and sports-related matters allows him to assist clients through significant changes and negotiations. He helps organizations evaluate opportunities, structure agreements, manage ownership and governance issues, and complete transactions with attention to risk, continuity, and long-term strategic priorities.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Messerli | Kramer
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Sports Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors, Volunteer, Kahlua Beach Club (Fort Myers Beach, FL)
- Member, St. Michael – Albertville Rotary Club
- Proud Supporter, I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
Licensed State
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science (BS) Summa Cum Laude
Awards & Badges




- Advertising
- Agriculture
- Banking & Finance
- Business
- Business Litigation
- Closely Held Business
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Tax
- Transportation
- Venture Capital





