Atty. Peter B Knapp
Peter B Knapp is a lawyer practicing business litigation, appellate law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Appellate Law & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 43+ Years Experience
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About Peter B Knapp at a Glance
Peter B Knapp is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1983). Educated at Harvard University Law School J.D. (—) and Harvard College A.B. Harvard Law School Harvard College A.B. History Harvard College A.B. magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter B Knapp
- Peter B Knapp is a lawyer practicing business litigation, appellate law
- Peter received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Peter practices at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP in Minneapolis, MN
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Peter B Knapp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B Knapp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Peter B Knapp is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Appellate Practice in Minneapolis
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Peter B Knapp is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Peter B Knapp
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 Peter B Knapp's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter B Knapp brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Peter B Knapp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Peter B Knapp 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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Common Legal Issues Peter B Knapp Handles in Minneapolis
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