Daniel John Ballintine

Representative Experience Serves as a AAA certified employment arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Breach of Non-Compete - TRO. Represented former employer in claims of breach of non-compete agreement and trade secret misappropriation, securing temporary restraining order against former employee which forced the termination of his employment with a competitor. Fair Credit Reporting Act. Represented national company in defense of claim for violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in connection with the procurement and use of a criminal background check, obtaining summary judgment from the U. S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Sexual Harassment. Obtained summary judgment for doctor in defense of sexual harassment and related claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Breach of Non-Compete - Jury Trial. Conducted jury trial on behalf of national company, prosecuting claims for breach of non competition agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets against former employees who started competing company, securing a settlement on the eve of jury deliberations. Wrongful Termination - Jury Trial. Conducted jury trial in defense of claims for breach of contract and wrongful termination brought by manager against owner of store chain. Education University of Minnesota Law School (J. D., cum laude, 1995)Carleton College (B. A., cum laude, 1993)Economics Completed at Kings College, Cambridge University, England Bar/Court Admissions Minnesota, 1995 U. S. District Court, District of Minnesota Professional Affiliations American Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association Minnesota Bar Association Minnesota Management Attorneys Association Minnesota Board of Architecture and Engineering, appointed by Governor Jesse Ventura, 2001-2005 Member of trial team in landmark State by Humphrey v. Philip Morris, et al. Recognitions Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers magazine, 2008-present Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Monthly, 2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers magazine, 2006 Named a North Star Lawyer by the Minnesota State Bar Association, as recognition for pro bono services. Community Prior Secretary and Board Member, Bridging Inc. Former Member of Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience & Interior Design Appointed by Governor Jesse Ventura State board which regulates and disciplines architects, engineers and other licensed professionals Professional Certifications MSBA Certified Labor & Employment Law Specialist American Arbitration Association Employment Arbitrator