Knutson, Flynn & Deans, and its predecessor firms, have practiced law since the founding of the firm in St. Paul in 1947, with an emphasis in representing school districts and other public employers. The firm has a broad-based background in both private sector and public sector labor relations, personnel and related matters. Our attorneys are experts in all facets of education law.

Because we have dealt extensively with all aspects of education, labor and employment law, our qualifications to assist school districts in these areas are among the best. Members of the firm have represented, and continue to represent, many private and public sector clients including: school districts, charter schools, private schools, university boards, counties, municipalities, financial institutions, insurance carriers, and other private employers.

The firm's reputation extends beyond Minnesota as we currently represent the Board of Regents of the State of Iowa in negotiations and other labor relations matters and have done so for over 20 years. Members of our firm have also represented school districts in Wisconsin, Montana and Colorado, and have spoken or presented school law seminars in numerous states including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

The law firm represents numerous school districts, both in the Twin Cities area, and throughout the State of Minnesota. In addition, our firm is on the panels of various insurance carriers providing insurance defense on behalf of Minnesota school districts.

The firm prides itself on its reputation of excellence. At all times, we represent our clients in a manner that exemplifies integrity, honesty, and firmness of purpose, coupled with sound, practical judgment in the process of achieving our clients' goals.