Atty. Michael P. McNamee
Mike focuses his national practice on insurer-side commercial first and third party coverage claims and disputes. He advises clients as to initial claims handling issues; pre-suit communications with insureds’ representatives on potentially disputed claims; research and analysis of applicable law in the pertinent jurisdiction; preparation of coverage opinion letters; ADR proceedings; and litigation of contested matters in state and federal trial and appeals courts throughout the country.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 29+ Years Experience
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About Michael P. McNamee at a Glance
Michael P. McNamee is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1997), United States District Court, District of Minnesota (1997), United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), and United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2001). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School J.D. 1997 Dean's list (—) and University of Minnesota B.A. summa cum laude University of Minnesota B.A. 1994 Phi Beta Kappa (—). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Federal Bar Association •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael P. McNamee
- Mike focuses his national practice on insurer-side commercial first and third party coverage claims and disputes
- He advises clients as to initial claims handling issues
- pre-suit communications with insureds’ representatives on potentially disputed claims
- research and analysis of applicable law in the pertinent jurisdiction
- preparation of coverage opinion letters
- ADR proceedings
- and litigation of contested matters in state and federal trial and appeals courts throughout the country
- On the first-party side, Mike specializes in commercial property claims, mortgage and banking coverages and life insurance interpleader actions
- His third-party practice focuses on intellectual property and construction defect coverages, E&O and D&O coverages, and excess/umbrella coverages
- Mike has also completed the Minnesota Certified Civil Arbitration Training Program, qualifying him to seek inclusion on Minnesota’s ADR Neutral Roster
- Prior to attending law school, Mike spent five years as an active-duty journalist in the United States Navy, where he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and the Chief of Information (“CHINFO”) Merit Award
- He also worked as a newspaper editor, receiving numerous awards for news writing and newspaper design from the Minnesota Newspaper Association
- Mike’s personal interests include collecting antique and vintage clocks, pocket watches and wristwatches
- He is a member of various horological organizations, including the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC)
- Prior Experience •Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ceresi, L.L.P., Associate, 1997-2004 •Bird Island Union, Managing Editor, 1989-1990 •Gibbon Gazette, News Editor, 1988-1989 •United States Navy, Journalist, 1983-1988 (Navy Achievement Medal, 1987) Community Involvement •Provided pro bono representation for political asylum seekers on behalf of the Minnesota Volunteer Lawyers Network News •Feb 9, 2021 Meagher + Geer attorneys obtain dismissal of Target’s $74 million data breach insurance coverage claim against Chubb Events •Jan 1, 2002 The Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators •Jan 1, 2000 What Constitutes a Collapse Under a Property Insurance Policy?
- Articles •Mar 1, 2023 Under (Peer) Pressure: A Breakdown of Minnesota's Peer Review Statute Authored by Ryan Paukert for Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) magazine, Minnesota Defense •Jan 13, 2022 2021 Insurance Agent Case Law Year End Review - Insurance Agent Standard of Care and Duty Case Law Review Insurance Agent Case Law Year-End Review by Aaron Simon •Sep 8, 2021 Cybercrime Awareness for Agencies Authored by Aaron Simon for The Minnesota News, published by Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association (MIIAB) Back to Michael P. McNamee's Profile
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Insurance Law in Minneapolis
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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 venue, 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Michael P. McNamee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael P. McNamee's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael P. McNamee brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Michael P. McNamee can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Michael P. McNamee's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Michael P. McNamee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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