Atty. John M. Degnan
John M. Degnan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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John M. Degnan is a personal injury attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Taft. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976) and Wisconsin (2018). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Degnan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- John M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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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