
Victor Petersen Jonas, Entertainment Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment and General
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing entertainment in Minneapolis since 2005.
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- Years practicing
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Victor Petersen Jonas is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Victor has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
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- Minneapolis, MN
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- over 21 years
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- Entertainment · General
- Handles Entertainment and General matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Victor Petersen Jonas: Victor Petersen Jonas is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Victor has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Victor takes on
Victor concentrates on entertainment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Victor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Victor takes entertainment 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 Victor agrees to represent you.
General cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Victor takes general 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 Victor agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Victor Petersen Jonas — entertainment lawyer in Minneapolis
Victor Petersen Jonas is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Entertainment and General. Victor has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
Victor Petersen Jonas is a lawyer practicing u.s. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, construction / development, communications / media. Victor received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Minnesota in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years. Victor practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Victor's approach to entertainment cases
Victor Petersen Jonas is a lawyer practicing u.s. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution, construction / development, communications / media. Victor received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Minnesota in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years. Victor practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Clients Victor works with
Victor reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment and general matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Minnesota
J.D. · 2005
University of Minnesota
B.S.M.E. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Victor's state bar admissions
Minnesota registered
2005 · ACTIVE
Victor studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota and B.S.M.E. in University of Minnesota.
Law school and academic background
Victor completed J.D. in University of Minnesota and B.S.M.E. in University of Minnesota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Victor runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Victor's professional memberships and bar associations
Minnesota Intellectual Property Association
Member, Events Committee · membership
Locations
Victor Petersen Jonas's office in Minneapolis
Victor'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 Victor Petersen Jonas — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Victor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Victor charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Victor'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; Victor will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment 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 Victor
Victor discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment 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. Victor confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Victor's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Victor Petersen Jonas
How much does it cost to hire Victor for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Victor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Victor offer a free consultation?
Victor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Victor's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Victor's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple entertainment 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. Victor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Victor take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Victor 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 — Victor 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 Victor?
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. Victor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Victor accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Victor's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Entertainment attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
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