Atty. David Michael Ness
David Michael Ness is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax exempts, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Eden Prairie, MN · 28+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Ness at a Glance
David Michael Ness is a Shareholder based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, practicing at Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1998). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1998) and Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Eden Prairie, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Ness
- David Michael Ness is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax exempts, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
- David practices at Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A. in Eden Prairie, MN
Practice Areas Explained
David Michael Ness's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Ness handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Eden Prairie.
Probate in Eden Prairie
David Michael Ness is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →
Estate Planning & Probate in Eden Prairie
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David Michael Ness is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →
Business & Corporate Law in Eden Prairie
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Michael Ness is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Tax Law in Eden Prairie
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Michael Ness is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →
Insurance Law in Eden Prairie
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David Michael Ness is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Eden Prairie
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 Eden Prairie 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.
Eden Prairie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Eden Prairie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Eden Prairie Choose David Michael Ness
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Michael Ness's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, tax, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Ness brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, David Michael Ness can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Eden Prairie
A Eden Prairie-based practice means David Michael Ness attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Michael Ness Handles in Eden Prairie
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