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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Paralegal Heather Erickson Elected to Director of Professional Development for the Minnesota Paralegal Association
Minneapolis, MN, November 2020 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce paralegal Heather Erickson has been elected by her peers to the position of Director of Professional Development for the Minnesota Paralegal Association. Heather has been a member of both The Minnesota Paralegal Association (MPA) and the National Federation…
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Why I do what I do – Richard Tousignant
Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing a part in people’s lives where I am in a position of helping them. I started my legal career as an investigator working with numerous law firms. Not only did I enjoy meeting new people and finding the right lawyer for their particular problem, this was an introduction to…
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Why I do what I do – Matthew Barber
At Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, we represent everyday people who have suffered unimaginable losses. The first time our clients call us is typically on the worst day of their life. They are in pain – physically, emotionally, and more, because of something someone else has done. Medical bills are piling up. Other expenses are piling…
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Why I do what I do – Jennifer Olson
As a child and an adult, nothing bothered me more than the saying, “life isn’t fair.” I simply could not accept leaving it at that. I went to law school because I knew that even though I could not make life fair, if I worked hard, I knew I could make life more fair. Shortly…
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Why I do what I do – Paul Godlewski
While discerning my career options in undergraduate studies, I focused early on law school with a strong desire to be a trial lawyer. I took a class in English and Speech. In my first speech, I discussed the US Supreme Court decision in Brown v Board Of Education of Topeka 347 U.S. 483 (1954). I persuaded a local…
Why I do what I do – Cody Scharpf
I am a people person and from a young age, loved being able to help others. When I became a lawyer, personal injury seemed like a great fit for me and a platform where I felt I could truly help people through often the most difficult time in their lives. When I began practicing as an attorney,…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorney Jenny Olson is the Recipient of the Minnesota Association for Justice’s 2020 “Member of the Year” Award
Minneapolis, MN, August 2020 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce attorney Jennifer E. Olson is the recipient of the Minnesota Association for Justice’s (MAJ) 2020 “Member of Year” award. The annual award goes to a member who has advanced MAJ’s interests, demonstrated the highest ideals of the legal…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorney Kojo Addo Recognized in Inaugural Edition of 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch
Minneapolis, MN, August 2020 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce attorney Kojo A. Addo is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© inaugural edition of 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch for the category Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This is Addo’s first year receiving the award for…
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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorney Alicia Sieben Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Edition
Minneapolis, MN, August 2020 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce attorney Alicia N. Sieben is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 edition for the category Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This is Sieben’s first year receiving the award after being nominated and vetted by her peers…
Eight Attorneys from Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben are Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Edition
Minneapolis, MN, August 2020 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce eight attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 edition. An additional attorney has been recognized in the inaugural edition of 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch. The attorneys, who were nominated by their peers for…
Minnesota Motorcycle Riding Season Statistics and Staying Safe on the Open Road
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience. The freedom of flying down the road is exciting, and riding is a great way to get outside and enjoy beautiful weather. However, motorcycles also have their risks. Accidents happen all the time, and they’re often serious. If you’re a motorcyclist in Minnesota, you should be aware…
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Why I do what I do – John Goetz
I like to help people who deserve help. I also like to use my skills as a lawyer to fight for what is right for my clients. For these reasons, I find it very gratifying to represent individuals and families who have suffered injuries and deaths through no fault of their own and will not…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Welcomes Personal Injury Attorney Cody Scharpf to the Law Firm
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 2020) – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce the addition of personal injury attorney Cody C. Scharpf to their team of experienced lawyers. Cody has experience with all aspects of personal injury litigation, including car and truck collisions, motorcycle crashes and general liability cases. She also brings with her compassion…
A Big Journey for a Small Dog
SG&S paralegal Sharon Helgemoe recently accompanied a lifelong friend on an 1,849 mile journey to adopt an adorable pug mix rescued in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. From Barb’s Rescue: “Several weeks ago, lifelong friends Janet and Sharon were viewing the Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page when a special little dog caught their eye. Tiana is a…
Why I do what I do – Cole Dixon
I’m from a small blue collar town in Iowa. That blue collar up bringing created a passion and work ethic that I have carried with me into my law practice now for the last 10+ years. I’m confident that no defense attorney will ever out work me on a case and because of that my…
South Dakota Traffic Deaths Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
Officials in South Dakota stated that deaths due to traffic accidents increased this year by 38%, but the number of miles that people have been driving this year have gone down considerably. Tony Mangan is the spokesman for South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety, and he announced recently that 58 South Dakotans died in car…
Why I do what I do – Peter Riley
I knew I wanted to be a trial lawyer when I graduated from law school in 1977-the challenge of representing individuals against insurance companies and corporations appealed to my inherent sense of fairness. The very first case I worked on was the sinking of the ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald. Within a few months of graduation found…
Why I do what I do – Kojo A. Addo
It has always been in my heart to help people. Growing up, my mother, a registered nurse, and my father, a radiology interventional technologist, would share stories with me about patients they cared for. Many of these patients were victims of motor vehicle accidents and sustained serious injuries. Often times, the lives of these patients and their…
Ten Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Selected to the 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Minneapolis, MN, July 20, 2020 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. An additional four attorneys from the firm have been named to the 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for a total of 14 out of…
Why I do what I do – Jessica Servais
Having the opportunity to help people through one of the most challenging times in their lives is an incredible and humbling experience. When a client entrusts me with representing him or her, I think about how I would want someone to treat my mom, my brother, or my best friend, and then try to emulate that…