James G. Weinmeyer

Jim Weinmeyer’s experience in Vietnam shaped his desire to pursue a legal Career. A Minneapolis native, Jim spent two years (1968-70) in Danang, Vietnam with the Office of the Navy Staff Judge Advocate. After returning home, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, graduating n 1978.

Since then, Jim has practiced exclusively in civil trials, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He joined Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben in 1988 to concentrate on representing the rights of injured people. Jim is also a retired Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Toxic Torts
Military Law

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS:
Minnesota State Bar, 1978
U.S. District Court - Minnesota District, 1978
Court of Military Appeals, 1985

EDUCATION:
William Mitchell College of Law, J. D. 1978
University of Minnesota, 1974 B.A.
Patrick Henry High School, Minneapolis, MN, 1967

JOINED FIRM:
1988

PAST EMPLOYMENT:
Green, Merrigan, Johnson & Quayle, 1978-82
Maun & Simon, 1982-88

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Bar Association, Member
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
Hennepin County Bar Association, Member
American Trial Lawyers Association, Member

HOMETOWN:
Minneapolis, Minnesota

INTERESTS:
Golf & ice hockey