Atty. Clark D. Opdahl
“The art of being a business lawyer is protecting my clients’ interests—balancing risk and opportunity—while achieving their business goals." I am all business, for all businesses. In my thirty plus years as a business lawyer, I have handled virtually every issue affecting or arising from the business lifecycle.
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About Clark D. Opdahl at a glance
Clark D. Opdahl is a m&a attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Henson Efron. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Minnesota Twin Cities (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “The art of being a business lawyer is protecting my clients’ interests—balancing risk and opportunity—while achieving their business goals
- I am all business, for all businesses
- In my thirty plus years as a business lawyer, I have handled virtually every issue affecting or arising from the business lifecycle
- Whether you have an existing business or plan to launch one—regardless of your industry—I’m here to help you
- Clients rely on me to spot issues, assess and minimize risk, develop creative solutions, and provide pragmatic advice to execute a strategy for achieving their goals
- My depth of experience ranges from reviewing and drafting all manner of contracts to negotiating complex mergers and acquisitions, and advising on wealth management issues
- I have dealt with business issues from the client’s chair, having worked in my family’s graphic arts and advertising agency early in my career
- I am grateful to possess the unique left brain, right brain combination of logical and creative thinking
- I can connect concepts that aren’t necessarily related, see trends and patterns, and identify the pertinent issues to find the best solution for each client’s situation
- I am also proud to serve on the firm’s management committee and to have been the firm’s President from 2008-2019
- It’s exciting to be a part of a collaborative team focused on a common goal: providing smart solutions to clients
- See my full bio here
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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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