Harry Niska

Harry Niska

Attorney at Law

Anoka
Minnesota
Licensed in
MN, IL
University of Minnesota
5.0 5
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About
Experienced business advisor and in-house counsel with extensive litigation experience, representing parties in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including securities, financial fraud, contract, and antitrust litigation. Legislative leader on business legal issues.
19
Years
experience
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Termination
  • Employee Termination Consults
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Dispute Consults
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Other Practice Areas
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Formation
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Settlement Agreement
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • Non-Profit Formation
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Note
  • SAFE Document
  • Seed Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Working with Harry Niska has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. He is highly professional, bold, wise, and truly a man of integrity. Throughout our experience, we felt completely protected and confident knowing we were in capable hands. His expertise was evident in every step he took—thorough in his analysis, prompt in his communication, and dependable in every commitment he made. We are deeply grateful for his guidance and the peace of mind he provided. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking trustworthy and skilled legal representation."

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Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Working with Harry Niska has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. He is highly professional, bold, wise, and truly a man of integrity. Throughout our experience, we felt completely protected and confident knowing we were in capable hands. His expertise was evident in every step he took—thorough in his analysis, prompt in his communication, and dependable in every commitment he made. We are deeply grateful for his guidance and the peace of mind he provided. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking trustworthy and skilled legal representation."

School Enrollment Agreement
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Minnesota House of Representatives

State Representative

Jan 2023 - Present

Representing District 31A in Anoka County

Jan 2023 - Present

CrossCastle

Partner

Oct 2022 - Nov 2025

Litigation boutique firm.

Oct 2022 - Nov 2025

Roofle

Co-Founder and General Counsel

Jul 2020 - Sep 2022

Co-Founder of a roofing technology startup.

Jul 2020 - Sep 2022

Hoffman Weber Construction

General Counsel

Mar 2020 - Sep 2022

First general counsel for a roofing contracting business

Mar 2020 - Sep 2022

Howse & Thompson

Attorney

Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

Advising businesses and business owners on how to solve legal problems in a variety of settings.

Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

Ross & Orenstein

Partner

Apr 2009 - Dec 2018

Associate and partner at small litigation boutique firm (took leave from February until August 2018).

Apr 2009 - Dec 2018

U.S. Court of Appeal for the Eighth Circuit

Law Clerk

Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

Law clerk for Judge David Stras

Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

Kirkland & Ellis

Associate

Sep 2006 - Mar 2009

Litigation Department

Sep 2006 - Mar 2009

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Law Clerk

Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

Law Clerk for Judge Roger Wollman

Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

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