Atty. Michael Allen Ponto

Atty. Michael Allen Ponto

Michael Allen Ponto is a lawyer practicing litigation, land use, environmental law and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a M.A. degree from Brown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Allen Ponto at a glance

Michael Allen Ponto is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1989). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1989) and Brown University (M.A. University, 1984). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Allen Ponto is a lawyer practicing litigation, land use, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.A. degree from Brown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Allen Ponto's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Allen Ponto handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Michael Allen Ponto is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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Michael Allen Ponto is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Environmental Law

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

Michael Allen Ponto is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Michael Allen Ponto

Where is Michael Allen Ponto's law office located?
Michael Allen Ponto'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 Michael Allen Ponto handle?
Michael Allen Ponto focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Michael Allen Ponto practiced law?
Michael Allen Ponto has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael Allen Ponto go to law school?
Michael Allen Ponto earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.A. University, 1984).
How can I contact Michael Allen Ponto for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1989
M.A. University
Brown University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1989

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