Accomplished mediator and arbitrator with significant experience as a civil trial lawyer representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Mediated over 1500 cases, experienced special master and arbitrator. Areas of expertise include insurance law, personal injury, products liability, sexual abuse cases, professional liability and commercial disputes. Minnesota Supreme Court Qualified Neutral under Rule 114. MSBA Certified Civil Trial Specialist. AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell (highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards).
Case Experience
Banking & Finance
Civil Rights
Commercial/Business
Community Associations
Construction
Contract Disputes
Insurance
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Professional Malpractice
Professional Negligence
Property Damage
Sexual Harassment
Shareholder Disputes
Torts
Wrongful Death
Education
Hamline University School of Law, Juris Doctor 1989
Hamline Law Review, John Marshall Moot Court, ATLA Mock Trial Team
University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1984
Memberships & Affiliations
Admitted to practice law in Minnesota 1989; U.S. District Court 1990; U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit 2008
Certified Civil Trial Specialist by Minnesota State Bar Association
Board of Directors, Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota
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