Snow-and-ice cases get a chilly reception, but can lead to cold cash
When the winter weather outside gets frightful, it’s debatable whether the resulting wave of slip-and-fall cases is delightful. Most plaintiffs’ attorneys would agree that slip and falls are not very easy cases to win — even when the ice and snow are daunting or, more precisely, because the ice and snow are daunting. Generally a…
Paul Godlewski elected to the Board of Directors Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, November 23, 2005 – – Trial Lawyer Paul E. Godlewski, a shareholder in the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota for a two-year term. The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is a Minnesota affiliate of the…
Owner of pit bulls involved in Illinois dog attacks unlikely to face criminal charges
Two Cary, Illinois kids were mauled by pit bulls over the weekend, but authorities hinted the dogs’ owner is unlikely to face criminal charges because of the dog attacks. Nick Foley was in critical condition yesterday, and his friend Jourdan Lamarre was in fair condition, according to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital officials. The investigation is…
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Five SG&S Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America
Minneapolis, MN – Five attorneys at the personal injury law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. have been selected among “The Best Lawyers in America” Woodward/White, Inc.’s Best Lawyers in America 2005-2006. The following Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, Minnesota attorneys have been elected by their peers to this exclusive group: James R. Schwebel, John…
Living Inspired
The first time Bill Sieben ’77 met Kimberly Middendorf ’02, things didn’t look good. It was the summer of 1995, and Middendorf, a senior at North Dakota State University in Fargo, had just been severely injured while working on a road construction crew. After receiving a call from Middendorf’s grandmother, Sieben went to meet the…
MTLA elects officers, recognizes members
The Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) earlier this month named a new slate of officers and board members. Elected officers at MTLA’s annual meeting at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, Minn., were Wil Fluegel, Minneapolis, president; Chris Messerly, Minneapolis, president-elect; Joe Crumley, Plymouth, vice president; Sharon Van Dyck, Minneapolis, secretary; and Michael Bryant, Waite Park, treasurer….
17 SG&S Attorneys Named Super Lawyer
MINNEAPOLIS (August 1, 2005) – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. announces today that 19 attorneys are named as 2005 Minnesota "Super Lawyers" published by Law & Politics magazine. Four Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys were singled out by their peers in the Top 100 list: Jim Schwebel, Bill Sieben, Peter Riley and Sharon Van Dyck….
Dakota County Jury Awards $1.9M for Death of Baby in Auto Accident
Parents testimony on damages key; discuss what childs life would have been like A recent $1.9 million award for the wrongful death of an 8-month old baby in an auto accident is believed to be the largest verdict in Minnesota history for the death of an infant. Late last month, a Dakota County jury handed…
Woodbury Family Hit in Road is Awarded $1.9 Million
A Woodbury family whose infant daughter was killed when she and her grandmother were struck as they crossed Radio Drive was awarded $1.9 million in a civil verdict last week. Sophia Gu and her grandmother, Suxian Yu, 64, were killed July 25, 2001, as they crossed the street. After the driver who struck the two…
Godlewski Voted “Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney”
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 15th– Paul E. Godlewski, shareholder with the Minneapolis law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. has been voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of top 40 lawyers that…
John Goetz Voted “Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney”
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 15th– John C. Goetz, shareholder with the Minneapolis law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. has been voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of top 40 lawyers that…
Tousignant Voted “Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney” for fourth straight year
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 1, 2005– For the forth consecutive year, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben’s attorney, Richard Tousignant was voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of top 40 lawyers that appears in a…
Sieben Voted ‘Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney’ for fifth straight year
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 15th– For the fifth consecutive year, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben’s shareholder, William R. Sieben was voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of top 10 lawyers that appears in a…
Schwebel Voted Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney for Fifth Straight Year
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 15th– For the fifth consecutive year, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben’s president, James R. Schwebel was voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of top 40 lawyers that appears in a…
Riley Voted ‘Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney For Fifth Straight Year
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 15th– For the fifth consecutive year, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben’s attorney, Peter W. Riley was voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of top 40 lawyers that appears in a…
William Crandall Voted “Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney”
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 15th) William A. Crandall, shareholder with the Minneapolis law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. and former state representative has been voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and printed in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. More than 16,000 Minnesota-based attorneys vote on the list of…
Eight SGS Lawyers Voted Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 1, 2005– Surpassing all other law firms in Minnesota, eight of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys were designated as “Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers ” in Minnesota, by the publishers of Law & Politics. Awardees were selected based on a survey of 16,000 attorneys in Minnesota followed by review by a blue ribbon…
William Crandall Adds Mediator Title to Forte
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, June 1, 2005 —Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. is pleased to announce that veteran trial lawyer and former state representative, William A. Crandall is now qualified as neutral or “mediator” under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, and under the Supreme Court of Minnesota. Criteria for awarding the qualification…
Sharon L. Van Dyck Voted Top Appellate Lawyer
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, May 27, 2005 – – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. is proud to announce that in a poll of Minnesota lawyers conducted by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, Sharon L. Van Dyck was the top vote-getter in the area of appellate law. Each year, Minnesota Law & Politics conducts a survey of 16,000…
Peter Riley elected to the Board of Directors Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, May 27, 2005 – – Trial Lawyer Peter W. Riley, a shareholder in the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota for a two-year term. The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota is a Minnesota affiliate of the…