Clark D. Opdahl

Clark D. Opdahl


Henson & Efron, P.A.

Recognized since 2021

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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“The art of being a business lawyer is protecting my clients’ interests—balancing risk and opportunity—while achieving their business goals."

I am all business, for all businesses. In my thirty plus years as a business lawyer, I have handled virtually every issue affecting or arising from the business lifecycle. Whether you have an existing business or plan to launch one—regardless of your industry—I’m here to help you.

Clients rely on me to spot issues, assess and minimize risk, develop creative solutions, and provide pragmatic advice to execute a strategy for achieving their goals. My depth of experience ranges from reviewing and drafting all manner of contracts to negotiating complex mergers and acquisitions, and advising on wealth management issues. I have dealt with business issues from the client’s chair, having worked in my family’s graphic arts and advertising agency early in my career.

I am grateful to possess the unique left brain, right brain combination of logical and creative thinking. I can connect concepts that aren’t necessarily related, see trends and patterns, and identify the pertinent issues to find the best solution for each client’s situation.

I am also proud to serve on the firm’s management committee and to have been the firm’s President from 2008-2019. It’s exciting to be a part of a collaborative team focused on a common goal: providing smart solutions to clients.

See my full bio here.

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Location
  • 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 1600
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
Education
  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities, B.A., graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
  • Minnesota, Minnesota, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
Affiliations
  • Hennepin County Bar Association - Board of Directors, Finance and Planning Committee
  • Hennepin County Community Relations Committee - Co-Chair 1997-1999, Chair 1988-1990
  • Hennepin County Publications Committee - Co-Chair 1990-1997
  • Henson Efron Management Committee - 2006-Present; President, 2008-2019
  • Legal Netlink Alliance - Executive Committee Member 2008-Present; Treasurer, 2017-Present
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - Member

Henson & Efron, P.A.
Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota

18 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

6 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awards:
  • 2019 Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year
  • Who’s Who in American Law, 11th Edition, 2000-2001; 12th Edition, 2001-2002, 13th Edition, 2002-2003; 14th Edition 2003-2004
  • Hennepin County Bar Foundation, Fellow 2019 – an esteemed group of local attorneys, recognized by their peers, for dedication and commitment to increasing access to justice
  • Selected to Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2007-2021
  • 2019 Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Corporate Law

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