Brandon Operana

Brandon Operana

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 11 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Social Security, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

6701 W 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55426, Suite 7, Minneapolis, MN

About Brandon

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 10 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2015

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Operana Law Office

6701 W 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55426, Suite 7, Minneapolis, MN, 55426

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Brandon Operana's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Delivered resolution to my LTD Appeal Claim quickly

I am very happy that Brandon came to meet me and my wife in person to become familiar with me and my case. Brandon did not pressure us to make a decision and was very calm in expressing how he could help and also with the expectations on my case. I find that communication with Brandon worked very w...ell. He uses a web site which makes it all very transparent. I Highly recommend this excellent Disability Attorney for helping you fight your LTD case. MY experience is that the BIG Insurance companies just ignore you unless you have an attorney by your side. I am glad that Brandon was successful in finding a quick resolution to my claim and appeal.

Posted by Angelo Mack | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

GOD'S GIFT TO US ALL

BRANDON IS AN OUTSTANDING STRAIGHT FORWARD LAWYER WHOM WILL GET STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND TELL IT JUST LIKE IT IS AND GET RIGHT BACK TO YOU ASAP AND TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AND ASK YOU YOUR OPINION, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT BRANDON ON MY SIDE, I TRULY THANK HIM FRO...M MY HEART AND WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE WITHOUT A DOUBT, YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK NO FURTHER JUST LET BRANDON GET IT DONE FOR YOU AND HE ALSO TRAVELED TO SOUTH CAROLINA FOR MY CASE, SO IF YOU'RE OUT OF STATE IT'S NOT A PROBLEM, IF YOU WANT THE JOB DONE WITHOUT A DOUBT I RECOMMEND OPERANO LAW TO ANYONE!!!

Posted by Carrie | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney & wonderful human being!

Brandon Operana has been so very helpful to me. I don't know what I would have done without him. He is so easy to talk to. Always gets back to me right away and takes his time in answering all my questions. He is professional, organized, helpful, kind and an excellent attorney. He gets results...! I am so happy I found him!

Posted by Marilyn | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Metlife Disability Appeal

I was so impressed working with Brandon of Operana Law Firm. Throughout the entire process he was right there by my side, guiding me through the legal system in a professional manner yet all the while maintaining a personal connection. If I ever had a question, he was quick with a response in term...s that gave me a knowledgeable understanding of the legal process. I am happy to say that through using Operan Law Firm my case was favorable on my behalf. I would not hesitate to recommend Operana Law Firm or to use them again for my own needs. Thank you Operana Law Firm for being there for me. You're the BEST!

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Brandon Operana's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristen Gyolai

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is extremely proficient with Social Security Disability claims."

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Kristen Gyolai

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2014

Negotiation, Hamline

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Operana Law Office

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Fields Law Firm

2009 - 2011

Social Security Disability Advocate, Binder & Binder

Associations

Minnesota State Bar Association

Hennepin County Bar Association

Ramsey County Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association

American Association for Justice

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Miami Client Obtains Over $200,000 in Social Security and LTD Benefits from New York Life

Hartford and Prudential Disability Claims Approved for Dialysis Patients with Kidney Failure

Over $100,000 Obtained in Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination and Employment Discrimination Claims

Over $120,000 Recovered from Social Security and MetLife Disability Claims

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Education

2014

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

Paving a Path in the Legal Field

Legal Careers

Publications

2014

Food and Drug Law Journal FDA and Stem Cell Therapies

Languages

English

Activity

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