Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®
August 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch®—a peer-selected distinction that recognizes outstanding legal talent and professional excellence.
Seven Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027, including:
- Paul E. Godlewski, Of Counsel — 20 years
- John C. Goetz — 25 years
- Peter W. Riley — 23 years
- James R. Schwebel — 39 years
- Alicia N. Sieben — 7 years
- William R. Sieben — 27 years
- Richard L. Tousignant — 23 years
Adding to the firm’s impressive showing, Kojo A. Addo has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year in Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® 2027 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch® recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. Like the Best Lawyers® designation, selection is based entirely on peer nominations and evaluations.
Recognition From Those Who Know the Profession Best
Best Lawyers® is one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed publications. Attorneys are nominated and evaluated by other lawyers, with selections based on professional abilities, integrity and overall reputation. No fee is required or permitted for inclusion, making the recognition particularly meaningful to those who receive it.
For Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, this year’s honors represent more than impressive numbers—they reflect decades of dedication to clients and the practice of personal injury law.
“This prestigious recognition is a testament to the talent of our attorneys, their commitment to advancing the legal profession and, most importantly, their constant drive to deliver quality counsel and the best possible results for our clients,” said Jim Schwebel, founding partner and one of the attorneys recognized. “The fact that eight of our attorneys were nominated by colleagues outside our firm underscores the reputation and performance of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben. We are truly honored to have them as part of our team.”
More Than 50 Years of Standing Up for Injured People
Jim Schwebel founded Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben more than 50 years ago with a simple mission: to help people whose lives have been changed by serious injuries, accidents or someone else’s negligence.
That mission remains at the heart of the firm today. Over the decades, the firm has grown into one of the largest personal injury law firms serving clients throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. For him, the work has always been about more than practicing law. “Oftentimes, when you’re representing someone who has suffered a very serious injury, you become their champion—you become their mouthpiece. You want to help in any way that you can.”
The firm’s attorneys carry that commitment beyond the courtroom as well, supporting their communities through mentoring, volunteer work and fundraising.
When serious injuries change lives, having an experienced advocate matters. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident, contact Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben at 612-377-7777 or toll-free at 1-888-606-5114, or visit schwebel.com.