Eckland and Blando LLP

Daniel J. Cragg joined Eckland & Blando in 2011 already equipped with a reputation as an aggressive litigator with a focus on cases involving the government. Daniel has represented clients and served as lead counsel in State and Federal court and in administrative proceedings at the State and local level. As a dedicated litigator, Daniel applies his vast knowledge of procedure and judicial remedies to a wide array of substantive litigation practice areas, such as government contracts, commercial disputes, civil rights, labor & employment, admiralty & maritime, administrative law, criminal law, and appellate practice. Daniel has served as lead or principal trial counsel in both court and jury trials and has argued before the Minnesota Court of Appeals on multiple occasions. He frequently advises other attorneys on litigation strategy and procedure.

Daniel is a cum laude graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. He received his B.A. in history and international studies from the Virginia Military Institute. Outside of work, Daniel serves as the assistant coach for William Mitchell's trial competition team and is active in the Minnesota State Bar Association, where he is a member of the judiciary committee.

Education

• B.A., Virginia Military Institute,with distinction(2004)
• J.D., William Mitchell College of Law,cum laude(2009)

Employment History

• Eckland & Blando LLP, Minneapolis, MN, August 2011-present
• Kelly & Lemmons, P.A., St. Paul, MN (2009-2011)
• Ramsey County Attorney's Office, St. Paul, MN (certified student attorney) (2008-2009)

Affiliations

• National Contract Management Association
• Maritime Law Association of the United States
• Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Ramsey County Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota Supreme Court (2009)
• United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (2009)
• United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (2010)
• United States Court of Federal Claims (2011)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2010)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2010)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2011)