Atty. Richard W. Painter

Atty. Richard W. Painter

Richard W. Painter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, creditors rights law, bankruptcy law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard W. Painter at a glance

Richard W. Painter is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and Connecticut (1991). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1987) and Harvard University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard W. Painter is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, creditors rights law, bankruptcy law
  • Richard W. received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard W. practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard W. Painter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard W. Painter 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.

Richard W. Painter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Richard W. Painter is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Minnesota →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Richard W. Painter is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard W. Painter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Richard W. Painter is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Richard W. Painter

Where is Richard W. Painter's law office located?
Richard W. Painter's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard W. Painter handle?
Richard W. Painter focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Richard W. Painter practiced law?
Richard W. Painter has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Richard W. Painter go to law school?
Richard W. Painter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Richard W. Painter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1987
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
Connecticut
Admitted: 1991

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