Bruce J. Parker

Attorney Bruce Parker was born and raised in New York State before attending college in Boston, and subsequently earning a M.B.A. and J.D. in New York City. Seeking to explore the world outside of the East Coast, he pursued summer clerkships with law firms in the Midwest, ultimately joining a firm in Minnesota where he was introduced to Samuel Kaplan and Ralph Strangis after graduation, and subsequently joining them when they founded Kaplan, Strangis and Kaplan in 1978.

Mr. Parker concentrates his practice in business and corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions for both public and private companies, securities and executive compensation. In addition to his depth of knowledge in these areas, Mr. Parker credits his success and that of the firm to the strength and longevity of the attorneys’ relationships with each other and their clients.

Clients appreciate the devotion and personal service that Kaplan, Strangis and Kaplan provides, and Mr. Parker believes that the firm’s evident dedication to its clients makes it unique. He feels that the firm’s focus and philosophy enable him and the other attorneys to develop a profound understanding of each client’s needs and long-term goals. Mr. Parker derives great satisfaction from his close working relationships with clients in a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, distribution, transportation and professional sports.

Areas of Practice

• Business and Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisition
• Securities
• Executive Compensation

Admissions to Practice

• Minnesota

Education

• New York University, J.D. (1977)
• New York University, M.B.A., with distinction (1977)
• Harvard University, B.A. cum laude