Atty. Douglas A. Riggs

Atty. Douglas A. Riggs

Douglas A. Riggs is a lawyer practicing special business situations, ethics / professional responsibility, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas A. Riggs at a glance

Douglas A. Riggs is an Attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Robins Kaplan Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Alaska (Inactive) (1974) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Alaska, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, (1985). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1973) and Brigham Young University (B.S. West, 1966). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas A. Riggs is a lawyer practicing special business situations, ethics / professional responsibility, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1966, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Douglas practices at Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas A. Riggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Riggs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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.

Douglas A. Riggs is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas A. Riggs

Where is Douglas A. Riggs's law office located?
Douglas A. Riggs's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Robins Kaplan Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas A. Riggs handle?
Douglas A. Riggs focuses on formation, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Douglas A. Riggs practiced law?
Douglas A. Riggs has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Douglas A. Riggs go to law school?
Douglas A. Riggs earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. West, 1966).
How can I contact Douglas A. Riggs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1973
B.S. West
Brigham Young University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Alaska (Inactive)
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Alaska, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit,
Admitted: 1985

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