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Neutral ProfilePatrick Burns is an experienced trial lawyer and conflict resolution professional, and is dedicated to resolving matters in the least adversarial and most cost-effective manner possible. Licensed to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. As a trial lawyer, Patrick has handled a wide variety of cases, including personal injury and criminal defense cases, business and insurance coverage disputes, and franchise and employment matters in military, state and federal courts. Patrick also represents parties in mediations and arbitrations in a wide range of disputes. Patrick earned B.S., M.P.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of South Dakota. He also earned an LL.M in Dispute Resolution from the Pepperdine School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution in Malibu, California. Patrick is also one of four mediators in Minnesota to be certified by the International Mediation Institute (IMI).
Credentials & Institutional Standing
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Education
Pepperdine University School of Law
LL.M · Dispute Resolution
Class of 2015
Judge Advocate Generals School of the Army
Graduate · Military Law
Class of 2001
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
Juris Doctor · Law
Class of 2000
The University of South Dakota
Master’s degree · Public Administration
Class of 2000
The University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science · Speech and Philosophy
Class of 1993
Work History
2 PositionsTrial Lawyer
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps
2001 – 2004
Vice President
American Arbitration Association (Minneapolis Regional Office)
Formerly served as Vice President.
Honors & Recognition
3 HonorsSuper Lawyer for ADR and Litigation
Minnesota Super Lawyers magazine
2014
Recognized 2014 – Present
Rising Star in ADR and Litigation
Super Lawyers
2010
Up and Coming Attorney
Minnesota Lawyer
2007
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