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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
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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Awards
2026 2025 2024
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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 Akash | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Security Clearance
Mr. Danel was assigned to my case and represented me very well. Extremely responsive.
Posted by DJ | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Assisted in Family Law Case
During my family law case, Danel Dufresne provided me strong counsel during an emotional situation. He was proactive in his approach, always well thought out advice which I greatly appreciated and what was needed. A true professional.
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My Lawyer
Listened to my problems and came up with solutions. I am so far happy with how things are progressing.
Posted by David | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Got The Job Done!!!
Dan is a consummate professional who knows how to accomplish the mission. The mission here was for me to get my clearance back so that I could start work. He did just that. His perseverance and knowledge of the ins and outs of the security clearance process demonstrated to me why I hired him in the f...
Posted by Jack | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr
Danel handled my security clearance concerns extremely effectively. Together with his great legal mind and aptitude, Danel aided me in correctly presenting the relevant information for a security clearance application. The clearance application process can be very daunting for some and difficult to n...
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