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Paul Dworak

Minneapolis, MN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Paul is a trial lawyer. He defends and prosecutes cases for people and businesses. In 2016, Paul was named “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer for his work on a highly-publicized, free speech case. He represented a high school student who was unconstitutionally expelled for responding to a post on Twitter about his gym teacher. The case settled for $425,000. Paul has obtained other large settlements and jury acquittals—sometimes for the same client in related cases. For example, Paul defended a young man shot by a police officer three times in the back. The State charged Paul’s client with first-degree assault to cover up the police shooting. Paul convinced a jury to acquit his client, saving him from at least ten years in prison. Paul and his partners then sued the police officer for excessive force. The case settled for $2.85 million. Paul also represents businesses. He was an integral part of a team which aggressively and successfully defended a national paving contractor from claims of racketeering, anti-trust, fraud and breach of contract brought by a multi-national corporation. Paul enjoys prosecuting breach of contract and wrongful termination cases for sales representatives and wholesalers against manufacturers. Paul attended law school at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated magna cum laude. He is now an Adjunct Law Professor for the school’s civil rights moot court program. He has won numerous awards for his legal writing. Prior to law school, Paul was a financial analyst and a firefighter. While handling emergencies for the public, Paul learned to think fast on his feet and remain level-headed during tense circumstances—skills that prepared him well for the courtroom. In addition to “Attorney of Year,” Paul was named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, he was also featured in the “Next Generation” issue of the Attorney at Law magazine. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Business

Personal Injury

Civil Rights

Language

English

Contact

Newmark Storms Dworak LLC100 South Fifth Street, Ste. 2100Minneapolis, MN, 55402100 South Fifth Street, Ste. 2100Minneapolis, MN, 55402

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Scott
August 1, 2019

Paul Dworak represented me in a dog attack case. I was walking in my neighborhood when a large breed dog bit and tore my forearm open. ER, rabies vaccination, several doctors visits, and physical therapy followed. I contacted Paul, upon recommendation, and he took my case. Paul contacted the local police department, obtained the official report, had photos taken, gathered the ER report and doctors reports on my laceration, and had scar revision surgeon review. He assembled a complete and thorough file to present to the homeowners insurance company for full damages, including past and future medical bills, scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and PTSD. Paul did a masterful job in presenting my case to the insurance company and negotiated a settlement that my family and I were in full agreement with. I highly recommend Paul Dworak for legal representation in any personal injury case.

Reid
September 4, 2018

Paul Dworak represented me in my case in federal court against the local school district, the high school principle, and the police chief, for violating my First amendment right and defamation of my name. Paul's attention to detail and knowledge of the law resulted in the school district and police department losing a summary judgement and agreeing to a total payout of $425,000.00 settlement.

anonymous
September 2, 2018

Paul Dworak is an outstanding Defense Attorney. He is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate, professional, respectful, caring, personable, and culturally sensitive. Paul represented me when I was falsely accused of serious criminal sexual conduct. Paul believed in my innocence and worked very hard to defend me. Paul was very responsive from beginning to end. He was always on top of the case, covered all angles, and presented well in court. I was super impressed with his calm demeanor in court, ability to think “outside the box” on complex legal issues, and respond quickly. As a result of his exceptional work and due diligence, I was found “Not Guilty”. Paul, thank you for proving my innocence and for giving my life back. For that my family and I are forever grateful. We would highly recommend Paul to everyone!!!

Charles
September 2, 2018

Paul represented me in a large criminal case where I was charged with theft by swindle and theft of IP. He was always responsive to any questions I had about the process, case specifically and options available. Paul pushed on key legal issues that eventually resulted in the dropping off all but one of the charges and no jail time. I would recommend Paul to anyone who has business issues.

Scott
August 1, 2019

Paul Dworak represented me in a dog attack case. I was walking in my neighborhood when a large breed dog bit and tore my forearm open. ER, rabies vaccination, several doctors visits, and physical therapy followed. I contacted Paul, upon recommendation, and he took my case. Paul contacted the local police department, obtained the official report, had photos taken, gathered the ER report and doctors reports on my laceration, and had scar revision surgeon review. He assembled a complete and thorough file to present to the homeowners insurance company for full damages, including past and future medical bills, scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and PTSD. Paul did a masterful job in presenting my case to the insurance company and negotiated a settlement that my family and I were in full agreement with. I highly recommend Paul Dworak for legal representation in any personal injury case.

Reid
September 4, 2018

Paul Dworak represented me in my case in federal court against the local school district, the high school principle, and the police chief, for violating my First amendment right and defamation of my name. Paul's attention to detail and knowledge of the law resulted in the school district and police department losing a summary judgement and agreeing to a total payout of $425,000.00 settlement.

anonymous
September 2, 2018

Paul Dworak is an outstanding Defense Attorney. He is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate, professional, respectful, caring, personable, and culturally sensitive. Paul represented me when I was falsely accused of serious criminal sexual conduct. Paul believed in my innocence and worked very hard to defend me. Paul was very responsive from beginning to end. He was always on top of the case, covered all angles, and presented well in court. I was super impressed with his calm demeanor in court, ability to think “outside the box” on complex legal issues, and respond quickly. As a result of his exceptional work and due diligence, I was found “Not Guilty”. Paul, thank you for proving my innocence and for giving my life back. For that my family and I are forever grateful. We would highly recommend Paul to everyone!!!

Charles
September 2, 2018

Paul represented me in a large criminal case where I was charged with theft by swindle and theft of IP. He was always responsive to any questions I had about the process, case specifically and options available. Paul pushed on key legal issues that eventually resulted in the dropping off all but one of the charges and no jail time. I would recommend Paul to anyone who has business issues.

Scott
August 1, 2019

Paul Dworak represented me in a dog attack case. I was walking in my neighborhood when a large breed dog bit and tore my forearm open. ER, rabies vaccination, several doctors visits, and physical therapy followed. I contacted Paul, upon recommendation, and he took my case. Paul contacted the local police department, obtained the official report, had photos taken, gathered the ER report and doctors reports on my laceration, and had scar revision surgeon review. He assembled a complete and thorough file to present to the homeowners insurance company for full damages, including past and future medical bills, scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and PTSD. Paul did a masterful job in presenting my case to the insurance company and negotiated a settlement that my family and I were in full agreement with. I highly recommend Paul Dworak for legal representation in any personal injury case.

Reid
September 4, 2018

Paul Dworak represented me in my case in federal court against the local school district, the high school principle, and the police chief, for violating my First amendment right and defamation of my name. Paul's attention to detail and knowledge of the law resulted in the school district and police department losing a summary judgement and agreeing to a total payout of $425,000.00 settlement.

anonymous
September 2, 2018

Paul Dworak is an outstanding Defense Attorney. He is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate, professional, respectful, caring, personable, and culturally sensitive. Paul represented me when I was falsely accused of serious criminal sexual conduct. Paul believed in my innocence and worked very hard to defend me. Paul was very responsive from beginning to end. He was always on top of the case, covered all angles, and presented well in court. I was super impressed with his calm demeanor in court, ability to think “outside the box” on complex legal issues, and respond quickly. As a result of his exceptional work and due diligence, I was found “Not Guilty”. Paul, thank you for proving my innocence and for giving my life back. For that my family and I are forever grateful. We would highly recommend Paul to everyone!!!

Charles
September 2, 2018

Paul represented me in a large criminal case where I was charged with theft by swindle and theft of IP. He was always responsive to any questions I had about the process, case specifically and options available. Paul pushed on key legal issues that eventually resulted in the dropping off all but one of the charges and no jail time. I would recommend Paul to anyone who has business issues.