About
John Edmund Daly has been a trusted name in Minnesota law for over four decades. With a strong focus on personal injury and litigation, he has worked on more than 250 cases involving wrongful death, auto accidents, premises liability, and aviation issues. His reputation is backed by an 8.2 rating, reflecting his excellence in legal practice.
John earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California – Santa Cruz in 1974, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1978. He became a Certified Civil Trial Specialist through the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2000, underscoring his expertise in courtroom litigation and civil law procedures.
Throughout his career, John has earned multiple prestigious legal honors. He received the AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2015, was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association in 2012, and was recognized as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Super Lawyers in 2005.
John served on the Board of Governors for the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 to 1998. He was also a board member of Christians in Commerce International and held certification from the Minnesota State Bar Association for over a decade. These roles reflect his deep involvement in shaping legal standards and community service.
With a career spanning 46 years, John Edmund Daly is known for guiding clients through the most difficult legal challenges. His speaking contribution, “The Ten Commandments of Settlement Negotiation,” highlights his thought leadership in the legal community. His publication in the Minnesota Physician also shows his efforts to bridge legal and medical concerns for injured clients.
Law Office Affiliations
- President, Law Offices of John Edmund Daly, P.A.
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Minnesota
Education
- University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Juris Doctor (J.D) - University of California – Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Awards & Badges

- Litigation
- Animal & Dog Bites
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation




