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Patrick R. Burns

Mediator & Attorney

“Commercial Mediator”

Minneapolis, Minnesota
26+Years Exp

Core Practice Areas

6 Verticals
✓Commercial Contracts
✓Franchise Disputes
✓Employment Discrimination
✓Personal Injury Claims
✓Insurance Coverage Disputes
✓Construction Disputes
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

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Patrick 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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Attorney

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 Positions

Trial 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 Honors

Super 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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