Atty. Michael Kenneth Pignato

Atty. Michael Kenneth Pignato

Michael Kenneth Pignato is a lawyer practicing banking, native peoples law, mergers and acquisitions and 13 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Kenneth Pignato at a glance

Michael Kenneth Pignato is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1994) and Minnesota (2001). Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Kenneth Pignato is a lawyer practicing banking, native peoples law, mergers and acquisitions and 13 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Kenneth Pignato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Kenneth Pignato 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Kenneth Pignato is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael Kenneth Pignato is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Kenneth Pignato

Where is Michael Kenneth Pignato's law office located?
Michael Kenneth Pignato's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Kenneth Pignato handle?
Michael Kenneth Pignato focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Michael Kenneth Pignato practiced law?
Michael Kenneth Pignato has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Kenneth Pignato go to law school?
Michael Kenneth Pignato earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Michael Kenneth Pignato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1994
Minnesota
Admitted: 2001

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