J. Michael "Michael" Dady
Awarded Practice Areas
Franchise Law
Biography
J. Michael Dady is the Founding Member of Dady & Gardner. He and his partners have successfully represented franchisees and dealers in more than 400 different franchisee and dealer systems, and they serve as counsel to more than 20 different national franchisee and dealer associations. He has won multi-million dollar settlements and judgments, while obtaining precedent-setting ruling that are the foundation of this developing area of law.
Overview
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1975
- Saint John's University, BA, graduated 1971
- Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
- University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1975
- Saint John's University, BA, graduated 1971
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Franchise Law, Minneapolis (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Franchise Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
- Dealers
- Distributors
- Franchisees
Awards:
- Selected as a Minnesota Top 100 Super Lawyer for over 10 years
News & Media
Publications
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