Deanna Dailey Bruneau, Class Action Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation
Staff AttorneyatFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing class action in Minneapolis since 1999.
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Deanna Dailey Bruneau is a staff attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation. Deanna has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
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- Minneapolis, MN
- Experience
- over 27 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Class Action, Employment, and Litigation matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Deanna Dailey Bruneau: Deanna Dailey Bruneau is a staff attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation. Deanna has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
Areas of practice
Deanna's practice areas in Minneapolis
Deanna concentrates on class action, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deanna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Employment
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Litigation
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Class Action cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Deanna takes class action 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 Deanna agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Deanna 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 Deanna agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Deanna takes litigation 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 Deanna agrees to represent you.
Biography
Deanna Dailey Bruneau, class action attorney serving Minneapolis
Deanna Dailey Bruneau is a staff attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Class Action, Employment, and Litigation. Deanna has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Deanna works from Minneapolis, Minnesota and takes on class action matters across the region.
Deanna Dailey Bruneau is a lawyer practicing class actions, employment litigation. Deanna received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years. Deanna practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
How Deanna handles class action matters
Deanna Dailey Bruneau is a lawyer practicing class actions, employment litigation. Deanna received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years. Deanna practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
The kind of cases Deanna takes
Deanna reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, employment, and litigation matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Deanna studied and practices
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. · 1999
University of California, Irvine
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Deanna's state bar admissions
Minnesota
1999 · ACTIVE
Deanna studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota Law School and B.A. in University of California, Irvine.
Law school and academic background
Deanna completed J.D. in University of Minnesota Law School and B.A. in University of California, Irvine. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deanna runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Deanna's professional memberships and bar associations
Minnesota State Bar Association
New Lawyers Section, Chair of the Community Service Committee · membership
Locations
Deanna Dailey Bruneau's office in Minneapolis
Deanna's primary office is at 2200 Wells Fargo Center, 90 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-3901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
2200 Wells Fargo Center, 90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3901
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How to hire Deanna Dailey Bruneau — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deanna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Deanna charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deanna'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; Deanna will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Deanna
Deanna discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action 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. Deanna confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Deanna's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Deanna Dailey Bruneau
How much does it cost to hire Deanna for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deanna walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Deanna offer a free consultation?
Deanna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deanna's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Deanna's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple class action 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. Deanna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Deanna take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Deanna 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 — Deanna 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 Deanna?
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. Deanna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Deanna accepting new class action clients right now?
Deanna'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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