Allison L. Dohnalek

Allison L. Dohnalek is an attorney at Best & Flanagan in Minneapolis whose practice centers on civil litigation. Dohnalek handles workplace disputes, complex commercial conflicts, construction matters, non-compete cases, and trade secret litigation. She works with clients through the stages of contested matters, from evaluating claims and defenses to developing written and courtroom strategy. Her practice emphasizes careful legal analysis and practical problem solving in disputes that can affect businesses, employees, and commercial relationships.

Dohnalek earned a J.D. summa cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2022 and graduated as valedictorian. She received a B.A. summa cum laude in English and French from the University of Minnesota in 2017. Her academic background strengthened her research, writing, and analytical skills. Those skills support litigation involving detailed factual records, contract issues, workplace relationships, construction concerns, and legal questions that require precise written advocacy and strategic judgment.

Dohnalek previously clerked for Justice Gordon L. Moore of the Minnesota Supreme Court before joining private practice. That experience provided insight into appellate decision-making, legal briefing, and the development of persuasive arguments. In practice, she works on litigation involving employment, non-compete and trade secret issues, construction law, and broader business disputes. Her background helps her evaluate procedural questions, legal standards, and the strengths and weaknesses of contested claims at different stages of litigation.

Allison L. Dohnalek combines strong academic credentials with judicial-clerkship and civil-litigation experience. Dohnalek approaches disputes by organizing the factual record, identifying the controlling legal issues, and developing arguments suited to the client’s objectives. She is admitted in Minnesota and participates in professional bar organizations. Her work across employment, construction, commercial, and restrictive-covenant matters supports clients that need clear guidance and disciplined advocacy when important business or workplace relationships become contested.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Best & Flanagan LLP
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and French Summa Cum Laude

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