Attorney Larry Stern awarded State Certified as Civil Trial Specialist
Minneapolis, MN (October 15, 2002) – The law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. is pleased to announce that Larry E. Stern Esq., has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) as a Civil Trial Specialist. The NBTA, a nonprofit organization founded in 1977, was created in the public interest to…
“The Challenges Ahead – President’s Page”
Article Author: Peter W. Riley As MTLA approaches its 50th Anniversary in 2004, we find our profession and the rights we stand for facing serious threats. Big business, insurance companies, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations have launched a full frontal assault on our civil justice system. If these forces have their way, the…
SG&S Named Super Law Firm
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 31, 2003) Every year Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine surveys practicing lawyers in the State of Minnesota to name the “Super Lawyers” in various specialties. In the field of personal injury, all 18 of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben lawyers were named by this publication as "Super Lawyers.” Statewide, less than 2% of…
Peter Riley Elected President of Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
Minneapolis, MN – Peter W. Riley, trial lawyer and shareholder of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. was recently elected President of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association at its annual meeting August 15, 2003 in Alexandria, Minnesota. “Peter is an excellent trial lawyer, and an even better spokesperson. The election certainly reflects on his career achievements,…
Verdicts and settlements are on the rise in wrongful death cases
Two notably large results for plaintiffs in Minnesota wrongful death cases this year illustrate the widely held belief that verdicts and settlements in those tragic cases are on the increase. Members of the plaintiffs’ and defense bar agree that juries are generally awarding more in cases of death or catastrophic illness, but the reasons that…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Dominate Top 40 Personal Injury Poll
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – June 1, 2003– Surpassing all other law firms in Minnesota, seven of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys were designated as “Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers ” in Minnesota, by the publishers of Minnesota Law & Politics. Awardees were selected based on a survey of 16,000 attorneys in Minnesota followed by a blue…
Richard Tousignant Voted ‘Top 40 Personal Injury Attorney’
MINNEAPOLIS, MN-June 1, 2003– For the second consecutive year Richard Tousignant was voted by his peers as one of “Minnesota’s Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers” and seen in Minnesota Law & Politics. The list of top 40 lawyers is voted on by over 13,500 of Minnesota attorneys and appears in an issue dedicated to personal…
Lawmakers change joint and several threshold
While the defense bar applauded legislation passed last week that will raise the threshold for joint and several liability in Minnesota, plaintiffs’ lawyers expressed shock and outrage at a bill they say will “gut” dram shop liability and leave some tort victims without adequate compensation for their injuries. Under current law, a defendant who is…
Stringer case at turning point
Kelci Stringer’s $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Minnesota Vikings has been whittled from 11 claims to three over the past 13 months. Today, Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson will listen to the Vikings’ arguments to end the case with a summary judgment. His ruling, which might not come for a week or…
Commander Weinmeyer Retires After 23 Years of Service
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—MARCH 5, 2003— Navy Commander James Gregory Weinmeyer, a Minneapolis native, retired after 23 years of service in the Navy Reserves on March 1 of this year. James Weinmeyer started his naval career at age 17 when he obtained his parents consent to enlist while he was a senior in high school. After high…
American Board of Trial Advocates Elects Paul Godlewski Member
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A., Paul E. Godlewski was elected into the membership of the American Board of Trial Advocates at its national meeting, held in San Francisco, CA in February 1, 2003 “ Paul’s colleagues at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben are very excited that he received this honor," said firm’s president Jim Schwebel. "It…
Report: Squad car ran red light before fatal collision
An Apple Valley police officer ran a red light Oct. 26 when his car struck another, killing the pregnant woman who was driving it, according the first official report of the accident. The officer, Shane Mikkelson, 27, did not have his car’s flashing lights on until “an instant” before his police car hit a car…
American Board of Trial Advocates Elects Richard Tousignant Member
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A., Richard L. Tousignantwas elected into the membership of the American Board of Trial Advocates at its national meeting, held in San Francisco, CA in November 18, 2002. “ Richard’s colleagues at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben are very excited that he received this honor," said firm’s president Jim Schwebel. "It certainly…
Attorney Richard Tousignant Named to Million-Dollar Advocates Forum
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Richard L. Tousignant of Minneapolis, MN has been certified as a member. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts,…
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Three Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Listed In The Best Lawyers In America
Minneapolis (Oct 21, 2002) Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. announced today that three attorneys have been listed in the 2003-2004 edition of ‘The Best Lawyers in America’. "This prestigious recognition serves as a testament to the talent of SG&S attorneys, their commitment to advancing the legal profession, and more importantly, their constant drive to deliver…
Paul Godlewski Named “Top 100 Super Lawyers”
Minneapolis (August 31,2002) Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine has released their annual list of Top 100 Super Lawyers. Congratulations to Paul E. Godlewski, of the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. for being recognized as one of Minnesota’s top attorneys. The 2002™ Super Lawyers survey was published in the August-September edition of Minnesota…
Crandall Named “Super Lawyer”
Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine has released their annual list of Super Lawyers. Congratulations to William A. Crandall, of the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. for being recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of Minnesota’s top attorneys. The 2002™ Super Lawyers survey was published in the August-September edition of…
Weinmeyer Named Super Lawyer
Minneapolis (August 31,2002) Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine has released their annual list of Super Lawyers. Congratulations to James G. Weinmeyer, of the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. for being recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of Minnesota’s top attorneys. The 2002™ Super Lawyers survey was published in the August-September…
John Goetz Named “Top 100 Super Lawyers”
Minneapolis (August 31,2002) Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine has released their annual list of Top 100 Super Lawyers. Congratulations to John C. Goetz, of the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. for being recognized as one of Minnesota’s top attorneys. The 2002™ Super Lawyers survey was published in the August-September edition of Minnesota…
Van Dyck Named Top 100 Super Lawyer
Minneapolis (August 31,2002) Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine has released their annual list of "Top 100 Super Lawyers". Congratulations to Sharon L. VanDyck, a Shareholder of the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A., for being recognized as one of Minnesota’s top attorneys. Sharon was also named one of Top 50 Women Super Lawyers….