Atty. David M Vander Haar

Atty. David M Vander Haar

David M Vander Haar is a lawyer practicing corporate law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (651) 515-2856

Profile Summary

About David M Vander Haar at a glance

David M Vander Haar is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1980). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1980) and Hope College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David M Vander Haar is a lawyer practicing corporate law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Hope College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

David M Vander Haar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M Vander Haar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

David M Vander Haar is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David M Vander Haar is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →

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 venue, 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 David M Vander Haar

Where is David M Vander Haar's law office located?
David M Vander Haar's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M Vander Haar handle?
David M Vander Haar focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has David M Vander Haar practiced law?
David M Vander Haar has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David M Vander Haar go to law school?
David M Vander Haar earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact David M Vander Haar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David M Vander Haar received?
David M Vander Haar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1980
B.A.
Hope College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1980

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