Atty. Daniel Q Poretti

Atty. Daniel Q Poretti

Atty. Daniel Q Poretti is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Q Poretti at a glance

Daniel Q Poretti is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Nilan Johnson Lewis. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987), U.S District Court, District of Minnesota (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1988), and Wisconsin (1993). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1987) and Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs (M.A. University, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American (Member, Sections on: Civil Litigation Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Daniel Q Poretti is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a M.A. degree from Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Daniel practices at Nilan Johnson Lewis in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Q Poretti's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Q Poretti handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Q Poretti

Where is Daniel Q Poretti's law office located?
Daniel Q Poretti's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Nilan Johnson Lewis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Q Poretti handle?
Daniel Q Poretti focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Daniel Q Poretti practiced law?
Daniel Q Poretti has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Daniel Q Poretti go to law school?
Daniel Q Poretti earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.A. University, 1983).
How can I contact Daniel Q Poretti for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel Q Poretti received?
Daniel Q Poretti's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1987
M.A. University
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
U.S District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999

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