Jesse Kibort
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Parker Daniels Kibort LLC
Practice areas: Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Securities Litigation; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2003
Education: Hamline University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018 Call today:
612-355-4100
Parker Daniels Kibort LLC
888 Colwell Building123 North Third Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Visit website
Details
A fierce and results-driven litigator, Jesse Kibort is a co-founder and partner at Parker Daniels Kibort LLC, a premier litigation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for his strategic, aggressive, and effective advocacy, Mr. Kibort has built a reputation as a go-to trial lawyer in high-stakes litigation, complex arbitrations, and regulatory defense.
Mr. Kibort represents businesses, financial institutions, and individuals across the country in multi-million-dollar disputes involving securities litigation, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate raiding, trade secrets misappropriation, FINRA and SEC enforcement actions, and complex commercial contract claims. His deep knowledge of financial services litigation has made him a sought-after advocate for broker-dealers, investment advisors, and funds facing regulatory scrutiny and civil liability. Beyond financial litigation, his practice spans corporate governance disputes, business torts, real estate litigation, shareholder and partnership conflicts, and commercial fraud claims.
An experienced trial attorney, Mr. Kibort has successfully represented clients in federal and state courts nationwide, as well as in arbitration forums such as FINRA, AAA, and JAMS. His ability to outmaneuver opponents through meticulous case strategy and relentless advocacy has earned him industry-wide recognition and multiple selections to Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, and Lawyers of Distinction.
Bar Admissions & Court Affiliations
Mr. Kibort is admitted to practice before:
- All Minnesota and Wisconsin state courts
- U.S. District Courts: District of Minnesota, Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin, District of Colorado
- U.S. Courts of Appeals: 8th Circuit and D.C. Circuit
Education & Legal Training
- University of Kansas, B.A. Political Science (2000)
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D.
- Editor, Mitchell Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice
- Associate, Mitchell Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice
- Judicial Extern Clerk, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Recognition & Professional Distinctions
- Super Lawyers – Minnesota, 2020–Present
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2013–2018
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, 2020–Present (Top 5% of all attorneys)
- Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024–Present
- Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020–2023
- Lawyers of Distinction (Recognizing Excellence in Litigation)
- Minnesota State Bar Association North Star Lawyer (Pro Bono Leadership Award)
Professional & Community Engagement
- Federal Bar Association – Civics, Service, and Outreach Committee (2023–Present)
- Twin Cities Cardozo Society – Steering Committee & Judicial Selection Committee (2012–Present)
- United States District Court’s Pro Se Project (Volunteer Attorney, 2008–Present)
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Aid Clinic (Pro Bono Attorney, 2007–Present)
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Securities Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, General LitigationFocus areas
Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret
- 40% Business Litigation
- 20% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 20% Securities Litigation
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 2003, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: http://www.parkerdk.com/team/jesse-h.-kibort
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Supreme Court of Minnesota, 2003
- United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2003
- Supreme Court of Wisconsin, 2012
- United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, 2012
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2015
- Federal Bar Association, 2020
- United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 2021
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado, 2022
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2022
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Plaintiff (member/owner) v. Construction Company (Client) and other Members/owners--Successfully resolved a very contentious membership dispute and "business divorce" between my corporate Client and the fighting members including the successful resolution of derivative claims., 2021
- Self-Storage Company (Client)--Counseled client on making changes to their self-storage lease., 2021
- Self-Storage Company (Client)--Counseled client on defending self-storage act violation claims by problem tenant in order to avoid litigation., 2021
- Mortgage Brokerage Company (Client)--Counseled and advised Client on several federal requirements, including RESPA, as well as a dispute with their mortgage wholesale company in order to avoid potential litigation., 2021
- Plaintiffs Health Product Company and its Owner (Clients) v. Individual Defendant--Successfully resolved a defamation and tortious interference lawsuit in the very early stages of litigation against an individual who was defaming our Clients and its products., 2021
- FINRA v. Financial Advisors (Clients)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisors clients through a FINRA investigation, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file, 2021
- Landscaping Company (Client)--Counseled and advised Client on employment issues and contract issues in order to avoid potential litigation., 2021
- Corporate and Business Sales Training Company (Client)--Counseled and advised Client on employment issues successfully avoiding potential litigation., 2021
- Claimants (members/owners of LLC) v. Member/owner of LLC (Client)--Successfully resolved a membership dispute and "business divorce" involving claims of fraud, dishonesty and the theft of company membership units including the successful resolution of derivative claims, 2021
- Property Owner (Plaintiff) v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Successfully defended and removed a lien from a property owner who asserted a lien on Client's property as a result of claimed damages to the property caused by a construction vendor of the Client. , 2021
- Financial Advisory Firm v. Former Employee (Client)--Complete Client victory wherein we successfully extracted Client from a claimed breach of non-compete and non-solicitation agreement lawsuit, in which the Client walked away without any liability or loss. , 2021
- Plaintiff v. Law Firm and Marketing Company (Clients)--Successfully defended Clients from Plaintiff's claims of violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. Section 227)., 2020
- Self-Storage Tenant (Plaintiff) v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Obtained a complete victory at the Minnesota Court of Appeals on all Plaintiff's claims of breach of contract, consumer fraud, conversion, and civil theft., 2020
- Commercial Lender v. Medical Clinic and Owners (Clients)--Obtained an extremely favorable result and win for Clients in defense of breach of contract and collection claims in the United States District Court., 2020
- Homeowner (Client) v. Contractor and Sub-Contractors--Obtained an extremely favorable result and win for homeowner client against their contractor and sub-contractors for construction defects., 2020
- Plaintiff v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Obtained a complete victory on all Plaintiff's claims of consumer fraud, conversion, and civil theft., 2020
- Self-Storage Tenant (Plaintiff) v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Obtained a complete victory on all Plaintiff's claims of breach of contract, consumer fraud, conversion, and civil theft., 2020
- FINRA v. Financial Advisor (Client)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisor client through a FINRA investigation, including Wells Notice, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file., 2020
- Real Estate Broker/Agency (Client) v. Former Real Estate Agent/Employee--Obtained a complete capitulation from a former real estate agent (employee) who tried to defame my Client in order to dissuade potential real estate agents from joining my Client., 2020
- Regional Bank v. National Agriculture Bank (Client)--Obtained a complete win and dismissal for Client while defending claims of priority and fraudulent transfer regarding the actions of a previous customer of the Client., 2020
- Business Investor v. Business Owner (Client)--Successfully vacated a default judgment against a business owner and his business by an investor, and then proceeded to defend the revived lawsuit by the investor resulting in an early and extremely favorable settlement., 2020
- Business Investor v. Business Owner (Client)--Successfully vacated a default judgment against a business owner and his business by an investor, and then proceeded to defend the revived lawsuit by the investor resulting in an early and extremely favorable settlement, 2019
- Broker-Dealer v. Broker-Dealer (Client)--Successfully guided and defended Broker-Dealer client from another Broker-Dealer's accusations and threats of defamation, "poaching" and "raiding" resulting in no action from the accusing Broker-Dealer, 2019
- FINRA v. Financial Advisor (Client)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisor client through a FINRA investigation, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file, 2019
- Self-Storage Tenant (Plaintiff) v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Obtained an extremely favorable decision on Plaintiff's claims of personal injury, 2019
- Commercial Tenant (Client) v. Commercial Landlord--Obtained an extremely favorable result and win for commercial tenant client against its commercial landlord who tried to wrongfully gouge client for damages and additions to year-end operating expenses, 2019
- Self-Storage Tenants (Plaintiff) v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Obtained dismissal with prejudice on all Plaintiff's claims of breach of contract and various torts, 2019
- Self-Storage Tenants (Plaintiffs) v. Self-Storage Company (Defendant/Client)--Obtained summary judgment and dismissal with prejudice on all Plaintiffs' claims of breach of contract and various torts, 2019
- Broker-Dealer v. Broker-Dealer (Client)--Successfully guided and defended Broker-Dealer client from another Broker-Dealer's accusations and threats of breach of non-compete and corporate theft, resulting in no action from the accusing Broker-Dealer, 2018
- Financial Advisor (employee) v. Financial Services Firm (former employer)--Obtained an extremely favorable settlement for client (financial advisor) defending a claim by his former employer (a financial services firm) which claimed employer/client owed over $500,000 on a loan to employer. Client (financial advisor) walked away paying $0 to the employer, 2018
- Financial Advisor (employee) v. Financial Services Firm (former employer)--Obtained a very favorable settlement for client (financial advisor) defending a claim by her former employer (a large financial services firm) which claimed employer/client owed over $900,000 on a loan to employer. Client (financial advisor) walked away paying a fraction claimed due to the former employer, 2018, 2018
- Residential Mortgage Modification Agreements--Obtained extremely favorable mortgage modification agreements for numerous Clients from their large banks and servicers by pursuing claims against the banks and servicers for violation of Minnesota statutes, 2018
- Manufacturing Business v. Bank Huge settlement for client (business)--Successfully defended a claim brought by its large business bank a counterclaim for breach of contract and collection of over $1MM outstanding loan amounts due. We pursued a counterclaim against the bank for lender liability and wrongful freezing of assets. Client (business) walked away paying nothing on the outstanding loan amount and the bank paid client substantial damages, 2018
- FINRA v. Financial Advisors (Clients)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisors clients through a FINRA investigation, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file, 2018
- FINRA v. Financial Advisors (Clients)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisor clients through a FINRA investigation, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file., 2017
- Real Estate Broker/Agency (Client) v. Former Real Estate Agent/Employee--Obtained a complete capitulation and signficant payment from a former real estate agent (employee) who started a competing real estate agency and tried to defame my Client and poach employees and customers from my Client. , 2017
- Residential Mortgage Modification Agreements--Obtained very favorable mortgage modification agreements for numerous Clients from their large banks and servicers by pursuing claims against the banks and servicers for violation of Minnesota statutes, 2017
- FINRA v. Financial Advisors (Clients)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisors clients through a FINRA investigation, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file, 2016
- FINRA v. Financial Advisors (Clients)--Successfully guided and defended Financial Advisors clients through a FINRA investigation, resulting in FINRA dropping the investigation and closing the file, 2015
- Represented Plt – (Breach of Contract) Individual lender versus borrower (entity) and guarantor (individual), ultimately encompassing four lawsuits, a total of approximately 25 defendants, one 17-day trial, several multi-million dollar judgments, ending in a global settlement., 2015
- Commercial Tenant (Client) v. Commercial Landlord--Obtained a complete arbitration win for commercial tenant client against its commercial landlord who tried to wrongfully add $100k+ onto Client’s year end operating expenses, 2015
Videos:
- Meet Jesse Kibort, Business Litigation, Employment Litigation And Consulting, Corporate Shareholder/Owner Disputes And Litigation, Securities Litigation, Financial Litigation, Entertainment, copyright and trademark, 2019
Representative Clients:
- Represented large investor in order to discovery whether investment company was concealing and stealing money. , 2024
- Self-Storage Company (Client)--Counseled client on defending self-storage act violation claims by problem tenants in order to avoid litigation., 2024
- Represented merchant cash advance lenders defending claims of breach of contract, fraud and usury., 2024
- Represented limited partnerships defending claims of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties., 2024
- Represented large restaurant group on claims of breach of contract with vendors., 2024
- Represented property management companies defending claims of breach of contract, fraud and negligence., 2024
- Represented companies defending claims of patent violations and trade dress claims., 2024
- Represented regional and national financial institutions pursuing borrowers in default of equipment financing loans., 2024
- Represented high net worth individuals who were taken advantage of by their CPAs and/or insurance agents and convinced to enter into a very large premium financed life insurance policies by representing to the individuals that they could avoid or significantly limit taxes., 2024
- Financial Advisors; Local and National Broker-Dealers; Financial Services Firms; Hedge Funds; Investment Funds; Financial Service/Advisor Clients; Non-Bank Financial Institutions; Private Equity; Investment Banks; Manufacturing Companies; National and Local Commercial Construction Companies; National and Local Self-Storage Companies; Restaurant Groups; National and Local Property Management Company; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Property Owners; Commercial Landlords; Investment Banks; Real Estate Agencies; Real Estate Developers; and National Logistics Companies., 2024
- Financial Advisors; Local and National Broker-Dealers; Financial Services Firms; Hedge Funds; Investment Funds; Financial Service/Advisor Clients; Non-Bank Financial Institutions; Private Equity; Investment Banks; Manufacturing Companies; National and Local Commercial Construction Companies; National and Local Self-Storage Companies; Restaurant Groups; National and Local Property Management Company; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Property Owners; Commercial Landlords; Investment Banks; Real Estate Agencies; Real Estate Developers; and National Logistics Companies., 2023
- Financial Advisors; Local and National Broker-Dealers; Financial Services Firms; Hedge Funds; Investment Funds; Financial Service/Advisor Clients; Non-Bank Financial Institutions; Private Equity; Investment Banks; Manufacturing Companies; National and Local Commercial Construction Companies; National and Local Self-Storage Companies; Restaurant Groups; National and Local Property Management Company; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Property Owners; Commercial Landlords; Investment Banks; Real Estate Agencies; Real Estate Developers; and National Logistics Companies., 2022
- Financial Advisors; Local and National Broker-Dealers; Mortgage Brokerages; Financial Services Firms; Hedge Funds; Manufacturing Companies; Recreational Vehicle Businesses; National and Local Commercial Construction Companies; National and Local Self-Storage Companies; National and Local Property Management Company; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Property Owners; Commercial Landlords; Investment Banks; Real Estate Agencies; Real Estate Developers; Local and National Law Firms; and National Logistics Company, 2021
- Financial Advisors; Local Broker-Dealers; National Broker-Dealers; Financial Services Firms; Hedge Funds; Manufacturing Companies; National Commercial Construction Companies; National Self-Storage Companies; National Property Management Company; Local Gas-Station Franchisee; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Landlords; Investment Banks; National Commercial Cleaning Business; Real Estate Agencies; Real Estate Developers; and National Logistics Company, 2020
- Real Estate Developers; Financial Advisors; Financial Services Firm; Manufacturing Companies; National Commercial Construction Companies; National Self-Storage Companies; National Broker-Dealer; National Property Management Company; Local Gas-Station Franchisee; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Landlords; Investment Bank; National Commercial Cleaning Business; and National Logistics Company, 2019, 2019
- International Toy Manufacturers; National Online Food Retailer; National Organic Food Manufacturer; National Commercial Construction Company; National Self-Storage Company; National Broker-Dealer; National Property Management Company; Local Gas-Station Franchisee; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Landlords; Investment Bank; National Commercial Cleaning Business; and National Logistics Company, 2018, 2018
- Real Estate Developers; Financial Advisors; Financial Services Firms; Manufacturing Companies; National Commercial Construction Companies; National Self-Storage Companies; National Broker-Dealers; National Property Management Companies; Local Gas-Station Franchisee; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Landlords; Investment Banks; National Commercial Cleaning Business; and National Logistics Company, 2017, 2017
- Financial Advisors; Wealth Managers; Customers of Financial Advisors; National Commercial Construction Companies; National Property Management Companies; Commercial Tenants; Commercial Landlords; National Commercial Cleaning Business; Real Estate Developers; Real Estate Investors; Home Owners Associations, International Beverage Company; and Architecture Firm, 2016, 2016
Transactions:
- Contract Negotiations for Consumer-Packaged Goods Company (Client) with Suppliers Strong and favorable vender contract negotiations for Consumer-Packaged Goods Company (Client) with suppliers in order to maintain strong branding, extremely high quality and fair prices for its customers, 2018
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Selected as Co-Chair of the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association's Civil Discovery Group., 2025
- Member of the Federal Bar Association--Civics, Service and Outreach Committee, 2023-Present, 2025
- Volunteer For VANTAGE for Minnetonka High School Advanced Professional Studies, 2025
- SMRLS Legal Aid Clinic, 2025
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Steering Committee, 2025
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Judicial Selection Committee, 2025
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Judicial Selection Committee, 2024
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Steering Committee, 2024
- SMRLS Legal Aid Clinic, 2024
- Member of the Federal Bar Association--Civics, Service and Outreach Committee, 2023-Present, 2024
- Volunteer For VANTAGE for Minnetonka High School Advanced Professional Studies, 2024
- Volunteer For VANTAGE for Minnetonka High School Advanced Professional Studies, 2023
- Member of the Federal Bar Association--Civics, Service and Outreach Committee, 2023-Present, 2023
- Urban League Legal Aid Clinic, 2023
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Steering Committee, 2023
- MSBA North Star Lawyer-Lawyers who serve low-income Minnesotans providing at least 50 hours of legal services without charge. , 2022
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Steering Committee, 2022
- Urban League Legal Aid Clinic, 2022
- Volunteer For VANTAGE for Minnetonka High School Advanced Professional Studies, 2022
- Volunteer, United States District Court’s Pro Se Project, 2021
- Urban League Legal Aid Clinic, 2021
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Steering Committee, 2021
- Volunteer For VANTAGE for Minnetonka High School Advanced Professional Studies, 2021
- Volunteer For VANTAGE for Minnetonka High School Advanced Professional Studies, 2019-2020, 2020
- Volunteer, United States District Court’s Pro Se Project, 2008-2020, 2020
- Member, Twin Cities Cardozo Society, Steering Committee, 2016 - 2020, 2020
- Urban League Legal Aid Clinic, 2007-2020, 2020
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Children's Council, 2017 - 2019, 2019
- Mini-Hops Gymnastics, Board Member, 2015 - 2016, 2016
Honors/Awards:
- Minnesota Monthly annually publishes a list of the state's top lawyers. The selection process involves independent research, including an online peer-review survey sent to all lawyers in Minnesota. The list is determined by thousands of votes cast for the honorees., Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Monthly, 2025
- Named a Platinum Client Champion attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2025., Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- Named an AV Preeminent Rating attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2025. The AV Preeminent Rating is the highest award given by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers., AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025
- Selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2025, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2025
- Named an AV Preeminent Rating attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2024. The AV Preeminent Rating is the highest award given by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers., AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- Named a Platinum Client Champion attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2024., Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- Selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2023, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2023
- Named a Gold Client Champion attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2023., Gold Client Champion Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2023
- Named an AV Preeminent Rating attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2023. The AV Preeminent Rating is the highest award given by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers., AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2023
- Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction, 2023
- MSBA North Star Lawyer-Lawyers who serve low-income Minnesotans providing at least 50 hours of legal services without charge. , MSBA North Star Lawyer, MSBA, 2023
- Named an AV Preeminent Rating attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2022. The AV Preeminent Rating is the highest award given by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers., AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2022, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2022
- Named a Gold Client Champion attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2022., Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2021, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer, 2021
- Named an AV Preeminent Rating attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2021. The AV Preeminent Rating is the highest award given by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers., AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- Named a Gold Client Champion attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2021., Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- Named an AV Preeminent Rating attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2020. The AV Preeminent Rating is the highest award given by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded to less than 5% of all lawyers., AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
- Named a Gold Client Champion attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 2020., Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
- Selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2020, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2018, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2018
- Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2018, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2017
- Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2018, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2018, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015
- Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2018, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2013 - 2018, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2013
Educational Background:
- University of Kansas, Lawrence, B.A., 2000, 1996-2000
Industry Groups:
- Banking Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- FINRA Arbitration
- Lending Litigation
- Securities Litigation
Office location for Jesse Kibort
888 Colwell Building
123 North Third Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-355-4100
Selections
6 Years Super Lawyers
6 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018
