Atty. John W Polley

Atty. John W Polley

John W Polley is a lawyer practicing management labor law, osha, employment discrimination law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John W Polley at a glance

John W Polley is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984) and Minnesota (1986). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1984) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W Polley is a lawyer practicing management labor law, osha, employment discrimination law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John W Polley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W Polley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

John W Polley is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John W Polley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John W Polley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 John W Polley

Where is John W Polley's law office located?
John W Polley's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W Polley handle?
John W Polley focuses on discrimination, employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John W Polley practiced law?
John W Polley has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John W Polley go to law school?
John W Polley earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John W Polley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John W Polley received?
John W Polley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1984
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1984
Minnesota
Admitted: 1986

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