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Danel A. Dufresne
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Biography
Danel A. Dufresne is an employment attorney and founder of Dufresne Law Firm, PLLC. His practice focuses on representing employees in workplace disputes involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability accommodation, wage-and-hour violations, whistleblower claims, employment contracts, and severance negotiations.
Danel has represented employees in state and federal court, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration proceedings. He has handled matters involving Title VII, the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Rehabilitation Act, and related state employment laws.
In addition to litigation, Danel has advised corporate clients on employment-law issues, workplace policies, compliance, and dispute strategy. This experience allows him to approach employment matters with a practical understanding of both employee and employer perspectives.
Danel is licensed in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. He was also a member of the American University Law Review. Danel is committed to providing strategic, direct, and effective advocacy in complex employment matters.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
23 years | 200 cases
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Payment Methods
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Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 23 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Dufresne Law Firm, PLLC
(858) 740-8181
Fax
(858) 289-6527
Mobile
6417 Penn Ave S, Suite 7 - 1064, Minneapolis, MN, 55423
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Posted by Pat | October 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Dan is through, compassionate and work’s extremely hard. I would highly recommend Dan.
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
WE DID IT!
Danel helped me with my recent termination. I had a Dr. note to self quarantine as I am high risk. My employer found it to be fraudulent to have a 2nd job and work from home while I was waiting to get back into the office. Danel sent a letter on my behalf and through the negotiations he valued my inp...
Posted by Walter | January 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney
WS Trucking LLC
Hired Dan and we both learned that hirring a family member I didn't need to have workers comp MN labor was coming after me for a lot of money until they found out I have a family member working for me I still have him covered but MN dropped the case thanks Dan
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Security Clearance
I hired Danel to provide advice and guidance with respect to my recent resignation from my past employer and subsequent potential impact to my security clearance. Dan took great care and time to listen to the circumstances of my resignation as well as provide a detailed plan of action to monitor and ...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2020
Suspended from work pending termination
I consulted with Danel about a very stressful situation with my current employer. I was being wrongfully accused of a serious mis -conduct violation. Which was just a careless mistake. Danel walked me through the process, and helped me formulate a well thought out plan. He helped me draft a well wr...
Danel A. Dufresne's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. As you can see from his bio, Dan has invaluable and impressive experience in his practice areas. He is a hard and diligent attorney. I highly recommend him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dan Dufresne is an excellent attorney. He has successfully assisted multiple people navigate the complex contours of federal security clearance law, ensuring they keep their access to confidential and classified information. Dan works aggressively to ensure each of his clients is provided with diligent, extremely competent and zealous representation with passion and enthusiasm. If I was in need of security clearance representation, I would hire Dan immediately to work on my matter."
"Exceptional counselor; slow to judge but dead on in his assessment. Collects his evidence carefully and decides only after all options are considered. Marvelous tool for a client."
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"Mr. Dufresne is a creative, out-of-the-box thinker. He uses his skill and creativity to get results for clients that other lawyers would not get. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Client's Choice, Avvo
2010
The Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Dufresne Law Firm, PLLC
2007 - 2017
In-House Counsel/Ethics Officer, Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.
Associations
2023 - Present
US District Court - District of ColoradoMember
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society for Philosophy and History
Member
Phi Sigma Alpha Honor Society for Political Science
Member
District of Columbia Bar
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
2000 - 2002
American University Law ReviewSenior Staff
Sample of Legal Cases
ISCR Case No. 10-00891
Top Secret Clearance Granted
Education
N/A
American University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Credit Research Foundation
Benefits of Implementing Commercial Arbitration
Publications
2010
San Diego Business Journal
Maintain, Expand California’s Enterprise Zone Program
2009
UT San Diego
Don’t pare enterprise zones
2005
Credit Research Foundation
Benefits of Commercial Arbitration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers