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Paul is a trial lawyer. He defends and prosecutes cases for people and businesses. In 2016, Paul was named “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer for his work on a highly-publicized, free speech case. He represented a high school student who was unconstitutionally expelled for responding to a post on Twitter about his gym teacher. The case settled for $425,000.
Paul has obtained other large settlements and jury acquittals—sometimes for the same client in related cases. For example, Paul defended a young man shot by a police officer three times in the back. The State charged Paul’s client with first-degree assault to cover up the police shooting. Paul convinced a jury to acquit his client, saving him from at least ten years in prison. Paul and his partners then sued the police officer for excessive force. The case settled for $2.85 million.
Paul also represents businesses. He was an integral part of a team which aggressively and successfully defended a national paving contractor from claims of racketeering, anti-trust, fraud and breach of contract brought by a multi-national corporation. Paul enjoys prosecuting breach of contract and wrongful termination cases for sales representatives and wholesalers against manufacturers.
Paul attended law school at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated magna cum laude. He is now an Adjunct Law Professor for the school’s civil rights moot court program. He has won numerous awards for his legal writing.
Prior to law school, Paul was a financial analyst and a firefighter. While handling emergencies for the public, Paul learned to think fast on his feet and remain level-headed during tense circumstances—skills that prepared him well for the courtroom.
In addition to “Attorney of Year,” Paul was named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, he was also featured in the “Next Generation” issue of the Attorney at Law magazine.
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100 South Fifth Street, Ste. 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by Scott | August 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Paul Dworak represented me in a dog attack case. I was walking in my neighborhood when a large breed dog bit and tore my forearm open. ER, rabies vaccination, several doctors visits, and physical therapy followed. I contacted Paul, upon recommendation, and he took my case. Paul contacted the loca...
Posted by Reid | September 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Paul Dworak represented me in my case in federal court against the local school district, the high school principle, and the police chief, for violating my First amendment right and defamation of my name. Paul's attention to detail and knowledge of the law resulted in the school district and pol...
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Paul Dworak is an outstanding Defense Attorney. He is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate, professional, respectful, caring, personable, and culturally sensitive. Paul represented me when I was falsely accused of serious criminal sexual conduct. Paul believed in my innocence and work...
Posted by Charles | September 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Paul represented me in a large criminal case where I was charged with theft by swindle and theft of IP. He was always responsive to any questions I had about the process, case specifically and options available. Paul pushed on key legal issues that eventually resulted in the dropping off all but on...
"Paul is an exceptional attorney with a proven track record of success. He is well versed in the law and is one of the best and brightest legal minds in the profession. Paul’s legal writing skills are unmatched. His negotiation skills are first class and his trial advocacy skills are second to none. Paul is honest, trustworthy, and passionate about achieving superior results for each of his clients. I endorse Paul for anyone seeking an excellent litigator. He is truly a rising star in the legal community."
"Paul is an excellent criminal defense and civil rights attorney. He is smart, cares about his client and is great with juries. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul to friends and family who are in need of a lawyer."
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2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2010
magna cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School
2018 - Present
Partner, Newmark Storms Dworak, LLC
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of Minnesota Law School
2010 - 2018
Partner, Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp, LLP
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science - Finance
English