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Atty. Derek Michael Ciernia

Atty. Derek Michael Ciernia

Derek Michael Ciernia is a lawyer practicing partnership. Derek has been licensed for 17 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Derek Michael Ciernia at a glance

Derek Michael Ciernia is a business attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2009). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derek Michael Ciernia is a lawyer practicing partnership
  • Derek has been licensed for 17 years
  • Derek practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Michael Ciernia's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Michael Ciernia 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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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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Where is Derek Michael Ciernia's law office located?
Derek Michael Ciernia's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Michael Ciernia handle?
Derek Michael Ciernia focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Derek Michael Ciernia practiced law?
Derek Michael Ciernia has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2009

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