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Minnesota Boating Safety Takes Center Stage as New Season Begins

Given the rapid rate at which ice has disappeared from lakes, rivers and streams across the state of Minnesota in recent weeks, a large number of boaters and fishermen have started their season a bit earlier than usual. By March 17 alone, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that at least 400 fishing…

Distracted Driving Pledge Aims at Increasing Awareness, Reducing Injuries

Every year, distracted driving causes thousands of accidents that result in thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries. In recent years, the advent of smartphones, GPS systems and other technological advancements have significantly increased the number of distraction-related accidents. Both public and private agencies have taken notice, declaring April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”…

PHANTHAVONG FAMILY SETTLES WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM AGAINST SENSERS

A financial settlement has been reached in the civil lawsuit against the Sensers resulting from the death of Anousone Phanthavong who was struck and killed by Amy Senser while driving her Mercedes SUV.  The family has chosen to keep the amount of the settlement confidential.   No financial settlement will ever replace what the family…

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben has Gone to the Dogs

MARS Needs Motorcycles In a world that has gone to the dogs, only one law firm is brave enough and experienced enough to put their tires to the pavement. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, in conjunction with Petco Foundation and Green Veterinary Services, is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Run Supporting Animal Welfare. The event is…

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Casey was a bright, lovable college student who had just turned 21. Her story is not about driving drunk. Actually, Casey wasn’t even driving when she died, and she wasn’t hit by a drunk driver, either. Casey was on a walk when a distracted driver hit her, ending her life. The driver stated "I only…

Minnesota Supreme Court Affirms Record $5.6 Million Wrongful Death Award

Corey Chase was an outgoing young man with a wide circle of friends and close family ties when he was killed on September 26, 2003. Corey was a passenger in a car with three friends that entered the Ferry Street railroad crossing over BNSF tracks on a dark overcast evening. The gates at the crossing…

Wiggle Your Toes 2012 Winter Event

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is proud to have been a sponsor of this year’s Wiggle Your Toes winter fundraising event, which took place at the Hotel Sofitel. The purpose of the event was to raise money to help amputees in need. This year’s guest speaker was Anthony Robles, an NCAA Wrestling National Champion from Arizona…

Waite House Food Shelf

Minnesota Food Share begins their annual food drive every March, and this is the time of year when the Waite House Food Shelf reaches out to the community for support. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben has made a donation of $500 to help provide food for the Phillips Community of Minneapolis. Waite House Neighborhood Center has provided community…

Attorneys Peter Riley and Dick Nygaard featured in this month’s issue of Minnesota Lawyer

Marketing Director Tammy Offerman Featured in this Month’s Legal Marketing Association Newsletter

Tammy Offerman Director of Marketing Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A.   What do you spend most of your time doing at work? The best part of my job is that no two days are exactly alike! In a boutique firm, I handle all aspects of marketing from TV & Radio budgets, print advertising, our website, social media; the…

Minnesota Governor Appoints Bill Sieben to Judicial Commission

Minneapolis, MN (November 2011) Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Bill Sieben as an At-Large member of the Commission of Judicial Selection. Bill will be one of nine At-Large members serving on the commission. Bill Sieben, native of Hastings and a partner at the personal injury law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben began his career 34 years…

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Partners with the Community School of Excellence

For the past four years, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. has partnered with the Community School of Excellence, an elementary and middle school in St. Paul that integrates Hmong language and culture into its curriculum.  The SG&S staff donates books, school supplies and winter clothing during Back to School and Holiday drives. “The students are grateful for warm…

Nine Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Listed in ”The Best Lawyers in America” 2012 Edition

Minneapolis, MN (September 2011) Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. is proud to announce that nine of its attorneys have been named in the 2012 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.” Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” Best Lawyers has named Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben “Top-Listed…

Another Successful Event for Wiggle Your Toes

Minneapolis, MN (September 2011) Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben was an elite event sponsor of the Third Annual Wiggle YourToes Golf and Dinner event at the Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, MN. Over $25,000 was raised for the organization to help the victims of limb loss with their recovery and rehabilitation. All proceeds from the…

Bob Schmitz Selected to “The Best Lawyers in America” 2012 Edition

Minneapolis, MN (September 2011) Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Bob Schmitz has been selected for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America.”  Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” “Bob has been chosen based on his strong reputation in the…

Wrongful death suit filed against former Vikings player Joe Senser and his wife Amy

Today the family of Anousone Phanthavong filed a Wrongful Death lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court, Minneapolis, Minnesota against Joe Senser and his wife Amy Senser. On Friday, September 2 Amy Senser’s attorney faxed a one sentance statement to the Minnesota State Patrol finally admitting that she was the driver of the Mercedes SUV owned…

Third year in a row! Eleven Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys named Super Lawyers

For the third year in a row, eleven attorneys with Minnesota’s premier personal injury law firm have been named “Minnesota Super Lawyers”. “This is a unique honor bestowed upon those select few lawyers in Minnesota who have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession,” said head partner Jim Schwebel. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys named to…

Courtney Lawrence named Super Lawyers Rising Star 2011

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that Attorney Courtney Lawrence was named as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star for 2011" in Personal Injury Litigation. “This is a unique honor bestowed upon those select few lawyers in Minnesota who have distinguished themselves and their talents in their new professions. All of us at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben…

Schwebel Goetz & Sieben airs informational television program

Schwebel Goetz & Sieben law firm has created a half hour long informational television program that features client testimonials, beginning with a chilling first hand account of the I-35W bridge collapse from survivor Linda Paul.  The program also includes valuable information for individuals that have been injured in a serious accident.  Check your local listings…

Dr. Mudspringer’s 2011 Open House

    Congratulations to Larry Kelly, winner of a $500 gift certificate to Dr. Mudspringer motorcycle accessories.  Attorney Paul Godlewski and Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben donated the gift certificate to Dr. Mudspringer’s annual open house to go towards the purchase of a helmet. We hope that Larry enjoys the new helmet and has a safe…