$ 275-300 per hour
Brian James Donahoe
About Brian
Biography
I've been in private practice since 1995 and provide representation in Minnesota, Iowa or where needed. My current focus is in the areas of railroad law, construction law, envrionmental and land use law, and related regulations in all those areas.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
75%
31 years | 182 cases
Environmental and Natural Resources
15%
31 years | 24 cases
Land Use and Zoning
10%
31 years | 18 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 30 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Dakota for 32 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Donna Law Firm, P.C.
7601 France Av. South, Suite 350, Minneapolis, MN, 55435
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Lawyers In America - Railroad Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers
2008
Litigation Fellow - Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, Litigation Counsel of America
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Donna Law Firm, P.C.
2015 - Present
Owner, Donahoe Law Firm, P.C.
1995 - Present
Partner, Cutler & Donahoe, LLP
1993 - 1995
Clerk, US District Court (South Dakota)
1987 - 1990
Project Manager, W-W Contractors, Inc.
Associations
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationSection of Environmental Law-Const. Law Committee
2003 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
2013 - 2014
National Association of Railroad Trial CounselRegional Vice President - Central
2007 - 2008
South Dakota Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Taxi Connection v. Dakota, Minn. & E. R.R. Corp.
Affirmance of Summary Judgment
Mayo Foundation v. Surface Transp. Bd.
Affirmance of STB authorization for construction
Koss v Iowa, Chicago & Eastern RR Corp.
Defense verdict at trial, upheld on appeal
Education
1993
University of SD School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
South Dakota State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
SD Zoning Law
Zoning and Land Development Law
Publications
1992
South Dakota Law Review
Toward a Clearer Standard in Federal Preemption
Languages
English