Chad McKenney

Chad McKenney

Donohue McKenney, Ltd. • Osseo, MN
Business LitigationEstate PlanningProbatePersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
info@dmlawltd.com
Phone
763-201-1450
Address
Osseo, MN, 55369, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Minnesota1990U.S. District Court District of Minnesota1993U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit1999

About

Mr. McKenney has represented businesses and their owners throughout the life of a business from entity formation through dissolution. He strives to be a trusted partner in the growth of your business while ensuring owners are personally protected from liability. Matters covered are business formation; contract negotiation; confidentiality agreement; shareholder and director issues; employee handbooks; employment issues like non solicitation, discipline and discharge; independent contractor agreements; owner control agreements; buy-sell agreements; purchase agreements; lease issues; documenting annual director and shareholder meetings; loan agreements; personal guarantees; and all areas of business litigation. A significant part of his practice includes working closely with business owners providing guidance and legal advice to help those businesses achieve their goals. Over the years, Mr. McKenney has successfully represented corporate clients in a broad spectrum of cases including contract disputes, shareholder disputes and employment litigation. His strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail have earned him a reputation as a tenacious and effective litigator. Estate planning issues, including wills, irrevocable and revocable trusts, healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and other matters to carry out the client’s estate planning objectives is another area of law that Mr. McKenney has a strong background in. He meets with individuals and works to ensure their wishes are known, clearly stated and carried out to avoid future conflicts and taxes. Mr. McKenney is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of Minnesota, including the United States District Court for Minnesota and the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Further, Mr. McKenney is a member of the American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, and LRIS. Chad is married to Lisa and they have two children. In his spare time, he enjoys cross-country skiing, running and cheering on Minnesota sports teams.

Credentials

Education
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1990 | J.D. | Honors: cum laude | St. Thomas University, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A., 1987 | B.A. | Major: Journalism

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Best of Maple Grove, 2017 - Present
Associations
American Bar Association, 1999 - Present | Minnesota State Bar Association, 1990 - Present
Speaking
Business Law - Protecting the Business & Owners, Farmers State Bank of Hamel, - 2018 | Estate Planning Basics, Financial Dimensions Group, - 2019
Updated: Mar 15, 2026