Atty. William John Egan

Atty. William John Egan

William John Egan is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, employment law, business litigation. William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (612) 714-9546

Profile Summary

About William John Egan at a glance

William John Egan is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1986), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1988). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Notre Dame B.A. American Studies (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William John Egan is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, employment law, business litigation
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William John Egan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John Egan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Egan

Where is William John Egan's law office located?
William John Egan's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Egan handle?
William John Egan focuses on contracts, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William John Egan practiced law?
William John Egan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William John Egan go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William John Egan received?
William John Egan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

William Mitchell College of Law J.D. cum laude
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University of Notre Dame B.A. American Studies
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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