Atty. David Michael Ness

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.

Eden Prairie Eden Prairie 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (320) 299-2098

Profile Summary

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 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 Practice

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

Probate

David Michael Ness is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

David Michael Ness is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Michael Ness is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Michael Ness is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Michael Ness

Where is David Michael Ness's law office located?
David Michael Ness's law practice is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The firm is Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Ness handle?
David Michael Ness focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has David Michael Ness practiced law?
David Michael Ness has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David Michael Ness go to law school?
David Michael Ness earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David Michael Ness for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Michael Ness received?
David Michael Ness's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Gustavus Adolphus College
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1998

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