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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Social Security Disability

Posted by Brenda | June 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

incredibly professional smart young man.

I found Brandon by a phone call he returned when I was looking for a disability attorney after my company had denied my claim. He spent hours going over my paper work (2000 pages), guided me clearly, emailed me back within minutes if I had questions. AND yes he won my case for me!!

Posted by Kristy | June 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Brandon is the Man!

Brandon was really awesome. I am in my 50s on disability and lost my long-term disability. Brian was efficient, always contacting me when anything happened on the case. He explained to me what would come next, any additional cost I might incur only with my approval. He was quick to contact my doct...ors and my insurance company for records. He was quick efficient friendly professional and very good at his job. I would recommend Brandon to anybody and everybody!

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.

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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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