Background
Simonett, John E. was born on July 12, 1924 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States.
Simonett, John E. was born on July 12, 1924 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States.
Saint John"s University (Bachelor of Arts, 1948). University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Laws, 1951).
Worked at Greene Espel, P.L.L.P. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) specializing in Products Liability, Appellate Practice, Mediation, Arbitration. Admitted to the bar, 1951, Minnesota. Order of the Coif. President, Minnesota Law Review, 1950-1951.
Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota Law School, 1988.
Chair, Minnesota News Council, 1983-1994. Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1980-1994 (Retired).
Chair, Minnesota Number Fault Arbitration Standing Committee. Member: American Board of Trial Advocates.
International Society of Barristers.
Member: American Board of Trial Advocates. International Society of Barristers.
Married Doris Bogut; 6 children.