Michael D. Madigan

Michael D. Madigan


Madigan, Dahl & Harlan PA

Recognized since 2014

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Franchise Law

Mediation

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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Of Counsel for Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A. Over thirty (30) years of experience practicing in the areas of administrative, alcohol beverage, antitrust, business, commercial, distributor, dealer, franchise, construction, employment, and environmental law. AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell for twenty-eight (28) years and recognized as a "Super Lawyer" for seventeen (17) years. Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Franchise Law. For the last twenty-two (22) years, served as an Arbitrator and Mediator on the Complex Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association and served as a Neutral on the Minnesota ADR Neutrals Roster. Inducted as a Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers). Appointed by Governor Dayton to the Metropolitan Airports Commission from 2011-2019. Instrument rated Private Pilot. Appointed by Washington County Commissioners to serve on the Board of Managers, South Washington Watershed District (2011 - present). Treasurer of Minnesota Trout Unlimited (2018 - present). Previously served eight (8) years on the Woodbury City Council and three (3) years as Chair of the Woodbury Planning Commission. Previously served eleven (11) years on the Board of Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. Formerly, Adjunct Professor at William Mitchell College of Law. Recipient of the Alumni Student Award of Merit and Editor of William Mitchell Law Review.

Location
  • 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3675
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
Languages
  • English
Education
  • William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1981
Bar Admissions
  • Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Affiliations
  • AirSpace Minnesota - Member, Board of Directors
  • American Arbitration Association - Member, Complex Commercial Panel
  • Litgation Counsel of America - Fellow
  • Metropolitan Airports Commission - Commissioner
  • Metropolitan Energy Policy Coalition - MAC Representative
  • Minnesota Statewide ADR Neutrals Roster - Member
  • South Washington Watershed District - Member, Board of Managers

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Franchise Law
  • Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Awards:
  • Inducted as a Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2011
  • Selected as a Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics, 1999-present
  • St. Paul Neighborhood Hall of Fame, St. Paul, Mn. 1996
  • Silver Trout Award, Minnesota Trout Unlimited, Cold Water Conservation, 1995
  • Hospy Hall of Fame, Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, 2013
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Food and Beverage Law

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