Daniel Doda has over 23 years’ experience and is highly regarded for his legal acumen in the following areas: Business Law, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation. See his representative cases.
Daniel grew up on a farm in northwestern Minnesota and learned the value of hard work. He obtained his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law where he was an Editor of Law Review. Daniel also attended the University of North Dakota, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Daniel enjoys spending time with his family when away from the office at their cabin on Lake Superior, where you may find him sea kayaking on Lake Superior or relaxing in their woodburning sauna. He also enjoys hiking, trail running, cycling and Nordic skiing.
Bar and Court Admissions
- Minnesota
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, Juris Doctor
- University of North Dakota, Bachelor of Science, cum laude
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Olmsted County Bar Association, Member
- Probate and Trust Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- Civil Litigation Section, Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association
Community Activities
- Daniel has served as a director on the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations, including Camp Victory Ministries, Inc. and Rochester Active Sports Club.
- He regularly provides pro bono services to local non-profit corporations, such as Schaeffer Academy, Rochester, MN, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Rochester, MN, and Network for Life Rochester.
Daniel Doda represents clients in all stages of civil litigation in state and federal courts and has obtained successful and economic outcomes for his clients. In a less adversarial role, Daniel represents clients in all estate planning matters and probate and trust administration.
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Daniel regularly represents clients in sophisticated and complex commercial and business litigation and contract disputes. He also represents clients in litigation involving commercial and residential construction disputes, construction defect claims, mechanic’s lien foreclosures, and payment bonds. His years of litigation experience in this complex area of law gives Daniel’s clients a competitive edge, leading to favorable settlements, court judgments, and jury verdicts, including awards for attorney’s fees, in his client’s favor. Daniel also represents clients in probate and trust litigation, including probate disputes, creditor claims, will contests, trust disputes, and antenuptial agreements.
Daniel also has delivered for his clients in the appeals process as a forceful appellate advocate.
Estate Planning and Probate.
Daniel also advises his clients on estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and health care directives. Daniel helps his estate planning clients attain their goals, whether reducing or eliminating an estate tax or avoiding probate, through the intelligent implementation of credit shelter trusts, revocable living trusts, transfer on death deeds, and other legal tools. He also regularly represents clients in probate matters, administrates a decedent’s estate, and handles guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.
If will, probate, or trust disputes arise, Daniel is equipped with the necessary trial skills to represent family members, heirs, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries in claims involving probate and trust administration, as well as issues regarding incapacity, undue influence, and breaches of fiduciary duties.
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Court Admissions
Education
- J.D. William Mitchell College of Law (formerly William Mitchell College of Law), 2002
- B.S. University of North Dakota, 1988
- Honors: Cum Laude
Professional
Community and Activities
- Daniel and his wife are members of and regular attendees at Calvary Evangelical Free Church of Rochester, MN.
- Daniel has served as a director on the Board of Directors for Camp Victory Ministries, Inc. and on the Board of Directors for Rochester Active Sports Club.
- He regularly provides pro bono services to local non-profit corporations, such as Schaeffer Academy, Rochester, MN, and Network for Life Rochester.
- Daniel enjoys spending time with his family from the office at their north woods cabin on Lake Superior, where you may find him sea kayaking on Lake Superior or relaxing in their Finnish woodburning sauna. He also enjoys cycling and Nordic skiing.
