Title: Partner
Company: Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
Location: Minneapolis, MN United States
Achievements:
- Inductee, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement (2018)
- Named a Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in America (2018)
- Listed in The Top 100 Verdicts of 2017, The National Law Journal
- Named to the Circle of Excellence, Minnesota Lawyer (2017)
- Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer (2000, 2008, 2017)
- Named a Top Rated Lawyer in Mass Torts, American Lawyer Media (2013)
- Listee, The Best Lawyers in America (2012-2019)
- Named Litigator of the Week, The AmLaw Litigation Daily (August 26, 2010)
- Recipient, Pro Bono Award, National Law Journal (2010)
- First Recipient, Chris Messerly Community Service Award, Magnuson Chapter, National Legal Fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta (2010)
- Recipient, Arthur von Briesen Award, National Legal Aid & Defender Association (2010)
- Pro Bono Firm of 2010, Law360 (2010)
- Everyday Hero Award, Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota (2008)
- Named a Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers (2000-2018)
- Named a Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers (2003-2004, 2007, 2010-2018)
- Professional Excellence Award, Minnesota State Bar Association (2009)
- Named a Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation (2011-2017, 2019)
- Recipient, Pro Bono Award, American Association for Justice (2009)
- Excellence Award, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association (1998-1999)
- Member of the Year, Minnesota Association for Justice (2000-2001, 2008-2009)
- Recognized as One of One Hundred and Fifty Lives That Make a Difference, Hamline University Press (2005)
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Hamline University School of Law (2000)
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who in American Law, Marquis Who’s Who (1992-1993, 2000-2001)
Designations:
- JD, Cum Laude, Hamline University, St. Paul
- BA, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
- Graduate, Skip Barber Racing and Driving Schools
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