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John R. Knapp Darda 
Associate

Phone: 612.672.8386
Fax: 612.642.8386
email: john.darda@maslon.com

John Darda is a member of Maslon's Litigation Group and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of construction law, insurance law, and complex litigation. John is a cum laude graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and communication studies with distinction from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Before entering the legal profession, John was a reporter and editor for community newspapers in Iowa. His work there earned him Best News Story and Runner-up Best News Story awards in 2001 from the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Areas of Practice
  • Litigation
  • Construction
  • Insurance
Education
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2007, J.D.
    Honors: Cum Laude
    Law Journal: University of St. Thomas Law Journal, member (2005-2006), Articles Editor (2006-2007)
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1999, B.A., Journalism and Communication Studies with distinction
    Honors: Member of UI Honors Program
    Honors: Member of Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society

Extended Bio

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