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also known as Pat Burns, Patrick Burns
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Acquired: 2016
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2004
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2004
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State: South Dakota
Acquired: 2000
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218 Washington Avenue North, Suite 220, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
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Posted by Amy | April 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Attorney Patrick Burns was an absolute game changer for me. During one of the toughest times in my life, Patrick became an irreplaceable source of support. When it seemed like no one else would take my case, he stepped in and delivered results that were nothing short of miraculous. He fa...
Thank you, Amy. It was an honor to help you.
Posted by Lori | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We live out of state and needed an attorney in the Minneapolis area to help us with a bogus issue involving a franchise based in that city. After reading many reviews for Minneapolis attorneys we decided to give Patrick Burns a call. Boy, we are glad we did. He was easy to talk to right away and d...
Thank you for your kind words, Lori. It was an honor to help you.
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I tried finding a local lawyer and none of them would help me out. I finally went to the SD Bar website and they sent me Patrick Burns phone number. He is the only lawyer who would help me. It was very last minute before my unemployment appeal when he finally received all the information necessary...
Posted by Steve and Jenni | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I had a somewhat unusual case, and after a couple months trying different routes we had pretty much run out of options to resolve our issue. We met with Mr. Burns and within one month our case was resolved. Mr. Burns is professional and compassionate, and we couldn’t be more happy with...
Posted by Brian Anderson | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
There was very little hope that the case we presented to Patrick could be won in our favor. We thought. Words can not describe the emotions that we felt when Patrick called to tell us we had won the case!!! He was up to challenge and beat the system. I have shared this victory by Patrick with ot...
It was an honor to represent you and your daughter, Brian. I also was glad about the outcome!
"Patrick Burns is a tremendously qualified and experienced attorney. He is also a skilled and recognized mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Burns’ experience and skills give him the unique ability to assess the issues facing his clients and determine the best course of action. He is always well prepared and works hard to achieve the goals of his clients. I fully recommend Patrick Burns."
"Pat carries on a great family history in plaintiff trial work. His skills are both in trial work and in alternative dispute resolution."
"Patrick is an expert mediator, with a long list of qualifications that most other mediators don't possess. He is passionate about helping people resolve their problems and is very skilled at doing so. I would refer parties to him with high confidence."
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2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Super Lawyer - ADR and litigation, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer - ADR and litigation, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer - ADR and litigation, Super Lawyers
2015
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer - ADR and litigation, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Up and Coming Attorney, Minnesota Lawyer
2014 - Present
Partner, Burns Law Firm
2013 - 2014
Partner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen, PLLP
2012 - 2013
Partner, Lindquist & Vennum
2010 - 2012
Owner, Burns Law Firm PLLC
2008 - 2010
Lawyer, Dady & Gardner
2005 - 2008
Vice President, American Arbitration Association
2003 - 2005
Lawyer, Bassford Remele, A Professional Association
2000 - 2003
Trial Lawyer, United States Army
2017 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2016 - Present
State Bar Association of North DakotaMember
2004 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2000 - Present
South Dakota State BarMember
2010 - 2011
Minnesota State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionChair
2005 - 2011
Minnesota State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionVice Chair
$100,000
2015
LL.M - Master of Laws
2001
Graduate
2001
Airborne Infantry
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
M.P.A. - Master of Public Administration
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Hot Topics in Arbitration and Practice Tips for Advocates and Arbitrators
2009
Tips for Choosing an Arbitrator
2018
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