Donald McNeil
Minneapolis, MN
Licensed for 32 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
I am a business trial attorney practicing in the area of business litigation, including financial fraud, securities law, business divorce, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, employment disputes, non-competition agreements, executive compensation, director and officer liability, construction, and vendor disputes. I’m also known for my work representing the disabled, elderly and vulnerable adults in a variety of matters, including fraud and abuse. I regularly appear in the federal and state courts of Minnesota, as well as before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) where I represent customers, and I represent registered representative in employment and regulatory matters. The Minnesota Law & Politics magazine recognized me over the last five years as one of the Top 40 business litigators in Minnesota. I am also certified as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. During law school, I served as the managing editor of the Hamline Law Review and was a special editor for the “Non-Posnerian Law and Economics Symposium”, Vol. XII, No. 2 (1989). I served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Mary Jeanne Coyne of the Minnesota Supreme Court. I am also an honors graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College where, as a trackster, I now give meaning to the saying “the older we get, the faster we were”.I am also active in the disability community. I serve on the Board of Directors and executive committee for the PACER Center, a national non-profit supporting families with children with disabilities. I serve on legislative taskforces adressing policy issues in special education and autism.I often serve as a mediator and arbitrator, typically in matters involving FINRA issues, shareholder business disputes, or unique issues involving the vulnerable and disabled.
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Employment and labor
Language
English
Contact
Heley Duncan & Melander PLLP8500 Normandale Lake Blvd # 2110Minneapolis, MN, 55437-38138500 Normandale Lake Blvd # 2110Minneapolis, MN, 55437-3813
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Don represented me in a difficult discrimination matter. He clarified the process and strategically approached a challenging appeal hearing. Ultimately, he won my case and delivered positive results and peace of mind for me. His service and follow through are outstanding. I am grateful for his professional expertise along with the fact that he is truly a stand up guy.
I hired Don McNeil in 2011 for help with defending me against a non-compete case. And soon after that, my business partner and I used him to help with our partnership documents. When I first met Don, we formed an immediate repore which has lead to a long-term client/attorney relationship that I still depend on to this day. Don is a strong advocate for me and my business. In fact, because of my belief in Dons abilities, I will continue to engage him long-term for my business needs as well as refer my friends, family and clients to him. He is well educated, extremely intelligent, very experienced - and has a great sense of humor to boot! Honestly, I think the world of Don and still tell people that I'm grateful for the unfortunate situation I was in back in 2011 because it introduced me to Don McNeil who I am extremely grateful to call my attorney and my friend.
I hired Don McNeil to assist my business partner and I on a very sensitive matter involving a lawsuit threatened against us individually and against our company. Don immediately jumped into our case reassuring and educating us on the legal process related to the frivolous allegations made against us. He let us know what we could expect in a situation like ours. Defending against a lawsuit is every business owner's worst nightmare. With Don's exceptional representation, we came out of a very difficult situation completely whole and unscathed. I would highly, strongly recommend Don to any business owner facing a potential lawsuit. He is caring, compassionate and extremely service-oriented. But beyond that he is an excellent legal strategist. He defines what it means to advocate for a client. I have worked with many lawyers and Don is definitely a cut above the rest!
Don represented me in a difficult discrimination matter. He clarified the process and strategically approached a challenging appeal hearing. Ultimately, he won my case and delivered positive results and peace of mind for me. His service and follow through are outstanding. I am grateful for his professional expertise along with the fact that he is truly a stand up guy.
I hired Don McNeil in 2011 for help with defending me against a non-compete case. And soon after that, my business partner and I used him to help with our partnership documents. When I first met Don, we formed an immediate repore which has lead to a long-term client/attorney relationship that I still depend on to this day. Don is a strong advocate for me and my business. In fact, because of my belief in Dons abilities, I will continue to engage him long-term for my business needs as well as refer my friends, family and clients to him. He is well educated, extremely intelligent, very experienced - and has a great sense of humor to boot! Honestly, I think the world of Don and still tell people that I'm grateful for the unfortunate situation I was in back in 2011 because it introduced me to Don McNeil who I am extremely grateful to call my attorney and my friend.
I hired Don McNeil to assist my business partner and I on a very sensitive matter involving a lawsuit threatened against us individually and against our company. Don immediately jumped into our case reassuring and educating us on the legal process related to the frivolous allegations made against us. He let us know what we could expect in a situation like ours. Defending against a lawsuit is every business owner's worst nightmare. With Don's exceptional representation, we came out of a very difficult situation completely whole and unscathed. I would highly, strongly recommend Don to any business owner facing a potential lawsuit. He is caring, compassionate and extremely service-oriented. But beyond that he is an excellent legal strategist. He defines what it means to advocate for a client. I have worked with many lawyers and Don is definitely a cut above the rest!
Don represented me in a difficult discrimination matter. He clarified the process and strategically approached a challenging appeal hearing. Ultimately, he won my case and delivered positive results and peace of mind for me. His service and follow through are outstanding. I am grateful for his professional expertise along with the fact that he is truly a stand up guy.
I hired Don McNeil in 2011 for help with defending me against a non-compete case. And soon after that, my business partner and I used him to help with our partnership documents. When I first met Don, we formed an immediate repore which has lead to a long-term client/attorney relationship that I still depend on to this day. Don is a strong advocate for me and my business. In fact, because of my belief in Dons abilities, I will continue to engage him long-term for my business needs as well as refer my friends, family and clients to him. He is well educated, extremely intelligent, very experienced - and has a great sense of humor to boot! Honestly, I think the world of Don and still tell people that I'm grateful for the unfortunate situation I was in back in 2011 because it introduced me to Don McNeil who I am extremely grateful to call my attorney and my friend.
I hired Don McNeil to assist my business partner and I on a very sensitive matter involving a lawsuit threatened against us individually and against our company. Don immediately jumped into our case reassuring and educating us on the legal process related to the frivolous allegations made against us. He let us know what we could expect in a situation like ours. Defending against a lawsuit is every business owner's worst nightmare. With Don's exceptional representation, we came out of a very difficult situation completely whole and unscathed. I would highly, strongly recommend Don to any business owner facing a potential lawsuit. He is caring, compassionate and extremely service-oriented. But beyond that he is an excellent legal strategist. He defines what it means to advocate for a client. I have worked with many lawyers and Don is definitely a cut above the rest!