Atty. William M Drinane

Atty. William M Drinane

William M Drinane is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, insurance defense, insurance defense subrogation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Circle Pines Circle Pines 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William M Drinane at a glance

William M Drinane is a personal injury, consumer, insurance, and adr attorney based in Circle Pines, Minnesota. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1989), and Wisconsin (1993). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Minnesota (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Minnesota State Bar Association Wisconsin State Bar Association Ramsey County Bar Association. Serands clients in Circle Pines, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William M Drinane is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, insurance defense, insurance defense subrogation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in Circle Pines, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William M Drinane's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William M Drinane is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William M Drinane is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William M Drinane is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William M Drinane is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Circle Pines 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 William M Drinane

Where is William M Drinane's law office located?
William M Drinane's law practice is located in Circle Pines, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M Drinane handle?
William M Drinane focuses on personal injury, consumer, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William M Drinane practiced law?
William M Drinane has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William M Drinane go to law school?
William M Drinane earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact William M Drinane for a consultation?
You can contact William M Drinane directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William M Drinane received?
William M Drinane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1980
B.S.
University of Minnesota
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993

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