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Denise Susan Schwanz Fullerton

Car accident Attorney at Roseville, MN

5.0   6 reviews
  • Licensed for 24 years
    State MN
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Denise

Learn Denise’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    70%

  2. Arbitration
    20%
    American Arbitration Association Qualified Neutral

    20 years

  3. Personal injury
    10%
    Other types of personal injury claims include bicycle and pedestrian claims, dog bites, and other premises liability type of claims.

    25 years

I pride myself on client education, compassion for my clients, and diligence in the pursuit of justice for my clients. As it should be, my clients are my first priority. Representing clients effectively requires a great deal of education, experience and passion. My tenacity in sticking with my clients until they achieve the right result is what sets me apart from others in my field. I have the respect of not only my colleagues, but of my adversaries as well.

I practice in the area of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, assisting clients with insurance benefits, injury and loss compensation, arbitration, and litigation. I focus on Automobile Accidents, Civil Liquor Liability, Wrongful Death, and Dog Attacks.

In 1993, I graduated with Honors Cum Laude from Gustavus Adolphus College. I am also a 1998 Cum Laude Honors graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. I have focused on the areas of Personal Injury and No-Fault law since 1998.

I have been a faculty member and chair of numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars, particularly on the topics of Personal Injury and No-Fault law. I am also a qualified neutral for the American Arbitration Association.

In 2016 I was appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to serve on the Minnesota No-Fault Arbitration Standing Committee, where I continue to serve under this appointment.

Every year since 2015, I have been named as a Minnesota Super Lawyer (top 5% of all lawyers in the state).  Prior to that, I was named six times as a Rising Star among Minnesota lawyers (top 2½% of up-and-coming lawyers in the State), as nominated by the Super Lawyers® of Minnesota.

Since 2014, I have been named annually to the Best Lawyers in America and Minnesota's Best Lawyers lists (fewer than 5% of Minnesota lawyers receive this recognition). 

In 2008 I was made a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum - a national organization comprised exclusively of members who have achieved Million Dollar results for their clients.

I am admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota and the United States District Court, District of Minnesota. I am active in my local Bar Associations, and am an accomplished and recognized member of Minnesota Association for Justice (formerly the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Associations/MTLA).

I live in Arden Hills with my husband and two daughters. My personal interests revolve around my family and home. I enjoy landscaping and gardening, making pottery, home remodeling and decorating, spending time with my children, and a variety of creative arts.

 

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Denise Susan Schwanz Fullerton
2355 Highway 36 West
Suite 400
Roseville, MN, 55113

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Marcy Rebman
Denise was one of the most helpful people when it came to my accident. The Insurance companies were pushing to get things settled as soon as possible. Between her knowledge and the needed information, I received a better settlement than I thought possible. Denise is highly knowledgeable about what has to be done and the time frame. THANK YOU so much, Denise, for everything!
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Posted by Jon | January 3, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Powerful Advocacy, Personal and Professional.
I took the advice of a friend to meet with Denise Fullerton at Fullerton Law. I was immediately impressed with her knowledge of the process, what to expect from the insurance companies, and how she could support me in receiving the care that I needed for some of the lasting effects from a car accident. And she was there every step of the way. Denise was prompt at answering our questions. When the insurance companies challenged some treatment and medical device expenses, Denice was an incredible advocate and fierce defender on my behalf. It is clear that without her expertise I would have been stuck with an impossible heap of medical bills. Thanks to Denise we avoided that crisis entirely. I will always be grateful for her tireless effort, and most certainly will recommend her to anyone needing an excellent lawyer.
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Posted by Jamie | September 11, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Prompt, Professional Advocate
Denise is an excellent option for personal injury representation. She is kind, professional and organized. She handled all the details of my case in a way that alleviated the stress for me and allowed me to focus on healing from my injuries from the accident. I would recommend her to anyone.
Posted by Matt | May 17, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I cannot think of a better experience than working with Denise
Denise is an absolutely fantastic attorney to help with injury cases. I had a very complex case and it simply would not have been closed without Denise, despite there being 4 other parties with lawyers involved. I was part of a group of 12 people on a peddle pub hit by a drunk driver. 3 of the people injured, including myself, filed claims with the drivers insurance. Additionally, workers comp and our respective health insurance were involved, as they were also entitled to the funds. Denise was on the case for 2 years, working with all the parties to coordinate payments I was entitled to. Without Denise, this case simply would still be lingering. I particularly like Denise because of her high level of integrity. We were both aligned that we were not looking for a pay day, but rather just working through the complex process and negotiations to get the case closed with a fair portion of the insurance claim. Denise is very transparent about how the process works and always made sure I understood what was happening. I also very much appreciated Denise's persistence for over two years to close out the case. When all the other party lawyers were happy to sit and wait, Denise kept things moving and ultimately coordinated the mediation that closed the case for all parties involved. Lastly, Denise is very knowledgeable of MN laws governing injury cases and skilled at utilizing them to make her client's case. She utilized her experience to quickly address roadblocks that seemed to stop the other parties from progressing. I highly recommend Denise for anyone in need of representation for a motor accident.
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Posted by Polly | January 16, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Denise Fullerton
Denise was invaluable in helping me through a difficult time. A car accident left me with a TBI. I was dealing with doctors, mounting medical bills, and overwhelming emotions as I struggled to get my life back on track. I quickly discovered that I was out of my league when it came to reasoning with the insurance company, so a trusted friend recommended Denise for representation. Denise came to my home to answer my questions soon after I called her. This helped immensely because I was unable to drive due to my injury. I knew right away that she was the best attorney to help me. Throughout the year, Denise checked in with me often, and guided me every step of the way. She’s incredibly organized and patient, and Denise kept the hope alive for me whenever I got frustrated with the insurance company and their attorneys. Her comprehension of the law is exceptional and she was incredibly responsive no matter how often I reached out to her. What stands out the most is how nurturing Denise is – and I really needed that warm and protective touch as I navigated through all the hoops demanded by the insurance company. But what really blew me away was her strength, determination, and toughness whenever she dealt with the insurance company on my behalf. My medical bills got paid, lost wages were regained, and I will be financially cared for as I continue to heal from my injury. Denise fought for me. She was my champion when I needed a champion the most.
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Posted by Karen | December 22, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Personal Injury
Ms. Fullerton was professional and handled my case with great character and integrity. She truly went above and beyond and saw my case through after another local attorney dropped the ball. I would recommend her to friends and family. And if ever needed in the future, I would call upon Ms. Fullerton to represent me.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Fullerton Law, P.A.
  • 2007 - Present
  • Partner/Associate
  • Ramsay, DeVore & Bennerotte, P.A.
  • 2002 - 2007
  • Associate
  • Other Metropolitan Law Firms
  • 1998 - 2002
  • Law Clerk
  • Other Metropolitan Law Firms
  • 1994 - 1998
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Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • Gustavus Adolphus College
  • BA
  • 1993

Legal Cases

  • Brain Injured Teen v. Commercial Dump Truck
  • $1.19 Million

Associations

  • Minnesota Supreme Court No-Fault Arbitration Standing Committee
  • Appointed Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • American Arbitration Association
  • Auto Glass Claim Arbitrator
  • 2010 - Present
  • American Arbitration Association
  • No-Fault Arbitrator
  • 2003 - Present
  • Minnesota Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Hennepin County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Ramsey County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Ramsey County Bar Association, Ethics Committee
  • Member, Investigator
  • 2009 - 2015
  • Minnesota Justice
  • Executive Committee
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Minnesota Justice, Women Lawyers Section
  • Co-chair
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Minnesota Justice
  • Board of Governors
  • 2003 - 2008
  • Minnesota Justice, No-Fault Committee
  • Chair
  • 2001 - 2007
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • Lifetime Membership
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2008
  • Rising Star
  • Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2007
  • Rising Star
  • Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2006
  • Rising Star
  • Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2005
  • Rising Star
  • Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2002
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • From Signing Up the Case to Moving it to Trial
  • Designing and Serving the Summons & Complaint - Effectuating Service of Process in Personal Injury Cases
  • 2008
  • Dram Shop Seminar
  • Dram Shop Law As it Applies to Private Clubs
  • 2007
  • Releases Deskbook Seminar
  • Pierringer Releases
  • 2006
  • No-Fault Arbitration Seminar
  • No-Fault Arbitration Case Law Update
  • 2006
  • Handling the Auto Accident Case Seminar
  • No-Fault Benefits & Work Comp
  • 2005
  • Dealing with the Good Hands People
  • Statements Under Oath
  • 2005
  • Mid-Winter Meeting
  • New No-Fault Developments
  • 2005
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Convention
  • No-Fault Panel Case Law Update
  • 2005
  • Enhancing Damages Seminar
  • What Are Damages
  • 2005
  • Auto Accident Cases
  • No-fault Benefits in a Work-Comp/Automobile Accident Case
  • 2005
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Convention
  • Using Technology to Make Your Case
  • 2005
  • Handling the Auto Accident Case Seminar
  • No-Fault Benefits & Work Comp
  • 2004
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Convention
  • No-Fault Panel Case Law Update
  • 2004
  • Effectively Handling NF Arbitrations
  • Once the Petition is Filed
  • 2004
  • Handling Car Crash Cases
  • Winning No-Fault Arbitration Exhibit Books
  • 2002
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Convention
  • No-Fault Panel Case Law Update
  • 2002
  • Getting the Upper Hand in No-Fault Arbitraitons
  • Once the Petition is Filed
  • 2002
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Attorney endorsements

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Personal injury Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this attorney and would refer personal injury matter to her without hesitation. Both her experience and recognition in the legal community speaks volumes to her talent as a legal advocate. She has a passion and commitment to her practice that I am sure directly benefits her clients."
Car accident Attorney | Jan 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Denise for years, she is a very well qualified and hard working attorney"
Roseville Car accident Lawyer Denise Susan Schwanz Fullerton
Denise Susan Schwanz Fullerton
Car accident Attorney
Roseville, MN
Licensed for 24 years
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