Brandon Operana, Employment Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Personal Injury, and SSD
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing employment in Minneapolis since 2014.
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Brandon Operana is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Employment, Personal Injury, and SSD. Brandon has over 12 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MN
- Experience
- over 12 years
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- Employment · Personal Injury · SSD
- Handles Employment, Personal Injury, and SSD matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brandon Operana: Brandon Operana is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Employment, Personal Injury, and SSD. Brandon has over 12 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Brandon takes on
Brandon concentrates on employment, personal injury, ssd, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brandon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Personal Injury
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SSD
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brandon takes employment matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brandon agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brandon takes personal injury matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brandon agrees to represent you.
SSD cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brandon takes ssd matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brandon agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brandon takes workers comp matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brandon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Brandon Operana — employment lawyer in Minneapolis
Brandon Operana is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Employment, Personal Injury, and SSD. Brandon has over 12 years of legal experience.
Brandon Operana is a lawyer practicing social security disability, long term disability, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. Brandon received a degree from Northeastern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 12 years. Brandon practices in Minneapolis, MN.
Brandon's approach to employment cases
Brandon Operana is a lawyer practicing social security disability, long term disability, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. Brandon received a degree from Northeastern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 12 years. Brandon practices in Minneapolis, MN.
The kind of cases Brandon takes
Brandon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, personal injury, and ssd matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Hamline University School of Law
J.D. · 2014
Northeastern Illinois University Political Science Robert Morris University B.S.B.A. Legal Studies
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Jurisdictions
Brandon's state bar admissions
Minnesota
2015 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2014 · ACTIVE
Brandon studied at J.D. in Hamline University School of Law and — in Northeastern Illinois University Political Science Robert Morris University B.S.B.A. Legal Studies.
Law school and academic background
Brandon completed J.D. in Hamline University School of Law and — in Northeastern Illinois University Political Science Robert Morris University B.S.B.A. Legal Studies. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brandon runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Brandon's professional memberships and bar associations
Brandon is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Minnesota Association of Justice
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Locations
Brandon Operana's office in Minneapolis
Brandon's primary office is at 6701 W 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55426, Minneapolis, MN, 55426. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brandon Operana — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brandon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brandon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brandon's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brandon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brandon
Brandon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brandon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brandon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Operana
How much does it cost to hire Brandon for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brandon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brandon offer a free consultation?
Brandon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brandon's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brandon's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brandon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brandon take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Brandon is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brandon will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brandon?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brandon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brandon accepting new employment clients right now?
Brandon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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