Robert J. Schmitz - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Auto & Motorcycle Accidents Lawyer
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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A.

5120 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2227 www.schwebel.com

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Robert J. Schmitz Overview

Robert Schmitz was born and raised in the Twin Cities area. He attended the University of Minnesota for his undergraduate training and graduated cum laude from the William Mitchell College of Law in 1980.

Bob enjoys sharing his knowledge with other lawyers by lecturing at numerous continuing legal education seminars designed to introduce lawyers to the complexities of personal injury practice. He has also been appointed as a mediator and arbitrator by various judges and attorneys who respect his insight and understanding of the personal injury field.

In addition, Bob has helped establish several standards defining the responsibility of insurance companies to injured individuals through the cases he has taken and successfully argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court.

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

1991

Languages

  • English (Primary)

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1980
  • Wisconsin, 1989
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1986
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1998

Other Affiliations

  • Minnesota Association for Justice (MTLA) (Member)
  • Minnesota State Bar Association (Member)
  • Hennepin County Bar Association (Member)
  • American Association for Justice (Member)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin, 1989 - Present (Member)
  • Better Business Bureau, 2006 - Present (Member)

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
    J.D.
    Honors: cum laude
  • University of Minnesota

Past Positions

  • Dickel, Johnson, Taylor, Rust & Schmitz, Partner, 1980 - 1987
  • James F. Dunn & Associates, Partner, 1987 - 1991

Honors

  • "AV Rated", Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, 1999 - Present
  • "Super Lawyer", Minneapolis/St. Paul, Magazine Twin Cities Business, 2002 - 2005
  • "Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics, 2002 - 2005
  • "17 SG&S Attorneys Named Super Lawyer", Minnesota Law & Politics, August 1, 2005
  • "SG&S Named Super Law Firm", Minnesota Law & Politics, August 31, 2003
  • "Schmitz 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

  • $1,500,000 Settlement-Automobile Accident / Injury to children-TBI

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Address

5120 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2227

Phones

612-344-0414

Faxes

612-333-6311

Emails

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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

"Lawyers get around Minnesota's seatbelt 'gag rule'", Minnesota Lawyer, 2008

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Minneapolis, MN 55402-2227