Paul J Gatto

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Paul J Gatto

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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Saint Paul, MN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident ... +6 more

1177 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN

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About Paul

Biography

I started this firm in 1981 to stand up for people who'd been hurt and treated like a number by the insurance company. Decades later, that hasn't changed. I'll look at your case personally, tell you straight whether you have a claim, and fight for the full recovery you deserve. Free consultation.

Car accident injuries can follow you for years, and insurers know it. I've handled these claims for decades and I'll fight for everything you're owed: medical bills, lost wages, long-term care. Before you accept any offer, let me review it. Call for a free consultation about your case.

I've spent my career representing injured people, and I still take it personally. Bring me your case and I'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim and what it's worth, then handle the insurer so you can heal. No pressure, no jargon. Call for a free consultation to talk it through.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

20%
Car Accident 15%

15%
Animal and Dog Bites 10%

Dog bites can cause lasting injuries and scarring. I've handled Minnesota injury claims for decades and use my understanding of how insurers operate to pursue fair compensation for victims and their families.

50 years

10%
Brain Injury 10%

A brain injury can change everything, and these cases demand experience. I've represented injured people since 1981 and know how insurers value and fight serious claims, so I can press for the long-term compensation they require.

50 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

Injuries from dangerous products deserve a thorough, experienced response. I've practiced personal injury law since 1981 and use my insider knowledge of the insurance industry to pursue full compensation for people harmed by unsafe products.

50 years

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Motorcycle injuries are often serious and often wrongly blamed on the rider. I've represented injured Minnesotans since 1981 and know how insurers handle these claims from the inside, which helps me build a stronger case for you.

50 years

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

I've handled premises injury claims for decades. When unsafe property causes a fall, I work to prove the owner's negligence and the full harm, drawing on years of negotiating with the insurers who defend these cases.

50 years

10%
Spinal Cord Injury 10%

A spinal cord injury means a lifetime of care and cost. With decades of personal injury experience and an insider's view of the insurance industry, I work to secure the full, long-term compensation these catastrophic cases demand.

50 years

10%
Trucking Accident 5%

Truck crashes cause severe injuries and tough fights with commercial insurers. I've spent decades resolving injury claims, and my background inside the insurance industry helps me anticipate their tactics and counter them.

50 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 49 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1976

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul J Gatto

1177 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102

sworgatto.com/

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"I frequently mediate cases where Paul represents the plaintiff. He is always well prepared, well liked/respected by his clients and a zealous advocate. He is one of the best lawyers in Mpls./St. Paul."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

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2025

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2024

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2023

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2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney, Swor & Gatto, P.A.

Education

1976

Hamline University

J.D.

1972

University of St. Thomas

B.A. - English

Languages

English

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