A native of Minneapolis, John Kolb is a shareholder in the firm. He concentrates his practice in:

John co-authored the chapter Local-Scale Institutions: Lake Management Associations and Watershed Districts in the recently published book entitled Water Policy in Minnesota: Issues, Incentives and Action.  For further information or to purchase the book click here.

John graduated from St. John’s University. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota. He joined Rinke Noonan in 1996.

John is a retired member of the Army National Guard where he held the rank of Colonel. He had over 20 years of active and reserve service, and commanded a combat battalion for over two years, including 16 months in Iraq.

Bar Admissions:

Minnesota
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit

John is active in several local, state, and national community service organizations and advisory boards.

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