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Donald R McNeil

Heley Duncan & Melander PLLP • Minneapolis, MN
Employment LaborBusiness LitigationEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(651) 400-8574
Address
8500 Normandale Lake Blvd # 2110, Minneapolis, MN, 55437-3813, US

Professional

About

Donald R. McNeil is a seasoned business trial attorney based in Minneapolis, MN, at Heley Duncan & Melander PLLP, where he specializes in business litigation, employment law, and personal injury. With extensive experience in handling complex legal issues, Donald focuses on areas such as financial fraud, securities law, business divorce, partnership and shareholder disputes, employment disputes, non-competition agreements, executive compensation, and director and officer liability. His expertise also extends to construction and vendor disputes, making him a versatile advocate for his clients. Recognized by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine as one of the Top 40 business litigators in Minnesota for five consecutive years, Donald is certified as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts, as well as before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), advocating for customers and registered representatives in employment and regulatory matters. Donald’s commitment to justice extends beyond business litigation; he is dedicated to representing the disabled, elderly, and vulnerable adults in various legal matters, including fraud and abuse. An honors graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, he further honed his legal acumen as the managing editor of the Hamline Law Review during law school and served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Mary Jeanne Coyne of the Minnesota Supreme Court. In addition to his legal practice, Donald is actively involved in the disability community, serving on the Board of Directors and executive committee for the PACER Center, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

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Credentials

Education
1989 Hamline University School of Law Juris Doctorate 1985 Gustavus Adolphus College Bachelor of Arts,
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2016 2016 Pro Bono Publico Private Sector Award, Hennepin County Bar Association 2015 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2014 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Associations
2012 - Present Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Member 1990 - Present Minnesota State Bar Association Member 1990 - Present Hennepin County Bar Association Member
Updated: May 03, 2026