James G. Weinmeyer - Minneapolis, MN
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A.
5120 IDS Center 80 South Eighth StreetMinneapolis, MN 55402-2227 www.schwebel.com
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James G. Weinmeyer Overview
Jim Weinmeyer's experience in Vietnam shaped his desire to pursue a legal Career. A Minneapolis native, Jim spent two years (1968-70) in Danang, Vietnam with the Office of the Navy Staff Judge Advocate. After returning home, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, graduating n 1978.
Since then, Jim has practiced exclusively in civil trials, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He joined Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben in 1988 to concentrate on representing the rights of injured people. Jim is also a retired Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Practice Areas
- Auto & Motorcycle Accidents
- Aviation & Railroad Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Litigation
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate
Year Joined Firm
1988
Languages
- English (Primary)
- German
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 1978
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1978
- U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, 1985
Specialties and Certifications
- Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2000
- Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2000
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Minnesota Association for Justice, 1988 - Present (Member)
- Minnesota State Bar Association, 1978 - Present (Member)
- Hennepin County Bar Association, 1988 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice (ATLA) (Member)
- American Association for Justice (ATLA), 2000 - Present (Leaders Forum Patron)
- Better Business Bureau, 2006 - Present (Member)
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota,
1978
J.D. - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
1974
B.A.
Past Positions
- Maun & Simon, Partner, 1982 - 1988
- Green, Merrigan, Johnson & Quayle, 1978 - 1982
Honors
- "Top 3000 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers", Lawdragon, 2006 - Present
- "AV Rated", Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, 1999 - Present
- "Super Lawyers", Minnesota Law & Politics, 1998 - Present
- "Ten SG&S Attorneys Named Super Lawyers", Minnesota Law & Politics, September 1, 2006
- "17 SG&S Attorneys Named Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics, August 1, 2005 - July 1, 2005
- "SG&S Named Super Law Firm", Minnesota Law & Politics, August 31, 2003
- "Weinmeyer Named 'Super Lawyer'", Minnesota Law & Politics, August 31, 2002
- "Top 100 Super Lawyers, The Cream of the Crop", MPLS ST. PAUL Magazine, August 1, 2002
- "Top Attorneys", MPLS ST. PAUL Magazine, August 15, 2001
Representative Clients
- $1,900,000 Verdict- Pedestrian Accident-Wrongful death
- $1,250,000 Settlement-Car Accident- Wrongful Death
Photos
Address
5120 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2227
Phones
612-344-0311
Faxes
612-333-6311
Emails
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 7:00, Saturday 8:00 - 4:00
Websites
http://www.schwebel.com
http://www.thepersonalinjurypowerhouse.com (Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben's blog)
Articles
"Spring Comes Early at Schwebel Goetz and Sieben PA", 2008
"Dakota County Jury Awards $1.9M for Death of Baby in Auto Accident", Minnesota Lawyer, 2005
"Woodbury Family Hit in Road is Awarded $1.9 Million", Minneapolis Star Tribune, 2005
"James G. Weinmeyer Inducted into Outstanding Lawyers of America", 2004
"Commander Weinmeyer Retires After 23 Years of Service", 2003
"Attorney Jim Weinmeyer Receives National Certification", 2000
