About Jon
Jon Farnsworth is a business attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in business law, intellectual property, real estate law, appeals and appellate, construction law, and landlord-tenant issues. He has been practicing law in Minnesota since 2008 and is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Jon earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2008, graduating cum laude. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, completed in the same year.
His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2004, where he graduated magna cum laude. Additionally, Jon participated in the Institute for Economic and Political Studies Program in London, England, in 2003. Throughout his career, Jon has been deeply involved in technology law, assisting entrepreneurial clients in achieving their goals. He has served as outside general counsel to privately held businesses and established non-profits, focusing on technology law and supporting entrepreneurs. In 2016, he was elected President of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Computer and Technology Law Section, reflecting his leadership in the field. Jon's commitment to pro bono work is evident through his recognition as the 2014-2015 Volunteer of the Year by LegalCORPS, a non-profit organization offering free legal advice to low-income small business owners.
He has provided extensive free representation, participated in LegalCORPS's brief advice business law clinic, and served on its Operations Committee. In 2025, Jon was named to Minnesota Lawyer's POWER LIST for Mergers and Acquisitions, highlighting his influence and leadership in the Minnesota legal community. His practice encompasses technology transactions, business and corporate law, and intellectual property, assisting clients with various aspects of business and technology law. Jon is admitted to practice in Minnesota, Florida, and Wisconsin. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S.
District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. His firm, Spencer Fane LLP, is located at 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1900, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Jon's dedication to his clients and the legal community shows his reputation as a trusted advisor in business and technology law.
