Mr. Grannis is a former Shareholder and currently Of Counsel to the firm. Born in St. Paul, MN January 16, 1937. Admitted to Bar 1960, Minnesota; 1979 U.S. Supreme Court; 1988 Wisconsin. Education: University of Minnesota (B.S.L., 1960, L.L.B., cum laude 1960). Mayor of Inver Grove Heights, MN 1965-1968. Special Municipal Judge, City of South St. Paul 1970-1971. Member of First Judicial District, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations.
Vance Grannis is the third generation of the Grannis family to practice with the firm and its predecessors. In addition to a long and varied career practicing law, Vance Grannis spends his spare time developing an outdoor skills and environmental education center in Inver Grove Heights. He serves as the firm’s environmental conscience and ensures that all discarded aluminum and paper is promptly recycled.