Atty. Douglas M Carnival

Atty. Douglas M Carnival

Douglas M Carnival is a lawyer practicing legislative, government relations, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas M Carnival at a glance

Douglas M Carnival is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb Chartered. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972), District of Columbia (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1977), and Minnesota (1980). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1972) and Boston College (B.S.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Minnesota State and American (Member, Sections of: Environment and Natural Resources Law Business Law and Computer Law) Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Minnesota Government Relations Council. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas M Carnival is a lawyer practicing legislative, government relations, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Douglas practices at McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb Chartered in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas M Carnival's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas M Carnival 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Douglas M Carnival is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Minnesota →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas M Carnival

Where is Douglas M Carnival's law office located?
Douglas M Carnival's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas M Carnival handle?
Douglas M Carnival focuses on business, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Douglas M Carnival practiced law?
Douglas M Carnival has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Douglas M Carnival go to law school?
Douglas M Carnival earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Douglas M Carnival for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas M Carnival directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas M Carnival received?
Douglas M Carnival's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1972
B.S.B.A.
Boston College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
Minnesota
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court of Minnesota
Admitted: 1980

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