Gary W. Koch

Gary brings a rare level of knowledge, skill and insight to the full spectrum of legal issues faced by businesses today. Born and raised on a farm, he is a leader in the field of agribusiness law, helping clients meet the challenges of the Midwest agricultural economy in every aspect of farming enterprise. The same range of expertise makes him a formidable advocate for businesses of all kinds.

PRACTICE
Gary's agricultural practice covers financial, corporate and administrative law, and commercial litigation. He has been instrumental in the development of integrated agricultural production systems, and has extensive experience in environmental and land use cases.

On the financial side, in addition to working with institutions providing financing to agricultural producers and processors, Gary has successfully litigated virtually every type of commercial case. This includes several multi-state bank/ commercial cases relating to competing secured claims. Gary lectures extensively throughout Minnesota on commercial, environmental and agricultural matters.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Minnesota State Bar Association (Agriculture, Banking and Corporate Law Sections)
Ninth District Bar Association
Iowa State Bar Association
American Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections)
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Association of General Contractors of Minnesota
Minnesota Bankers Association

COURT ADMISSIONS
State of Minnesota
State of Iowa
State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Districts of Minnesota and Northern Iowa
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, 1979: University of Iowa College of Law
Editor in Chief, Journal of Corporate Law
Bachelor of Arts, 1976: University of Iowa