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For 30+ years Rich has successfully represented several thousand clients in claims involving serious bodily injury, brain injury, wrongful death, automobile/motorcycle accidents, liquor liability, insurance coverage disputes, sexual abuse, assault/battery, professional negligence, and work-related accidents.
Rich a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities and is licensed to practice law in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. His practice has been built on past successes and "word of mouth." He welcomes the opportunity to assist you in handling your legal issues.
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Chat withState: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1997
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
4525 Allendale Drive, White Bear Lake, MN, 55127
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Posted by Bernard | November 03, 2023 | Credit Repair
CREDIT SOLUTION
I’m a 36-year-old software engineer living in the Midwest. Most of my early life I never had good credit. 3 months ago my credit scores were 580 low 600s. I was obviously not happy with those scores so I started to clean up my credit. Opened 2 secured cards; Discover IT for 200; Navy Federal secured ...
Posted by Sandra | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Outstanding
Mr. O'Dea handled my personal injury case with diligence, respect, and honesty. He kept me involved and answered my relentless questions with patience and respect which resulted in a positive agreeable, and fair outcome of my case.
Posted by Stian | May 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Personal injury compensation
Working with Rich was a great experience. A devastating car accident left me in a state of shock and pain. I was a teenager when this happened and did not know how I would move forward with a personal injury. However, I felt that I had a right to be compensated for my injuries. When someone I first m...
Posted by Brittany | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly recommend
I went to Rich when I was being treated for an auto accident. All I wanted was my medical bills to be paid and to be treated back to health. He was very informative and a great communicator throughout the process. He was straightforward with what he thought would happen and was very easy to work with...
Posted by Caitlin | July 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer - Highly Recommend!
I hired Rich to help me after I was in a bad car accident. I had been hit by a drunk driver and broke my wrist and injured my neck. After only about 3 months, my insurance company was pressuring me to settle. I had never been in an accident or hired a lawyer before, so I was a bit hesitant to do so a...
"I endorse this lawyer. Rich and I have associated on cases and I know him to be hardworking, organized. He knows the law and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"Rich is a very capable attorney who fights to get people the justice they deserve. He is experienced and very capable!"
"Rich is one of the top personal injury attorneys in Minnesota. He has handled all types of cases with great results for his clients. I have also mediated several cases where Rich represented the plaintiff. He is always well prepared and a zealous advocate for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney O'Dea for several years. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and effective. Truly a talented trial lawyer. I would highly recommend hiring Attorney O'Dea on any personal injury case."
"I have worked for Richard O'Dea for over 10 years in a variety of capacities. Most recently, Richard has served as a boss and a mentor for me as I have begun my legal career in the practice area of personal injury litigation. In my personal and professional opinion, Richard provides valuable and sound advice to his clients. I strive to develop into an attorney that practices at the level of Richard on a daily basis."
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2013
Civil Trial Law Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Civil Trial Law Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Marindale Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2010
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2010
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2009
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2007
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
2006
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Minneapolis St. Paul Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Rising Star, Minneapolis Law & Politics Magazine
2014 - Present
Owner, O'Dea Law Firm, LLC.
2007 - 2014
Partner and Founder, Palmer - O'Dea, LLC.
2000 - 2006
Partner and Founder, Palmer, Cody & O'Dea, LLC.
1991 - 1999
Owner, O'Dea Law Office
2011 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife Member
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WisconsinBar Member
1997 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1997 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationNo-Fault Arbitrator
1992 - Present
Minnesota Association for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MinnesotaBar Member
2011 - 2014
Wisconsin Association for JusticeMember
2008 - 2014
Second Judicial Ethics CommitteeInvestigator
2007 - 2014
American Association for JusticeMember
$225,000.00 settlement for client, plus $40,000.00 in no-fault medical expense and wage loss benefits
$1,250,000.00 policy limits settlement on behalf of client
$680,000.00 Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Legal Answers
Car crash, got hit by a semi truck, didn't get info from him. We were taken to the hospital, do we need a lawyer?
07 Nov 2020
At fault insurance medical adjuster would to meet me in person and talk to me, is it ok to meet with?
23 Dec 2019
Geico wants IME but is behind on medical reimbursement. Previous accident, they retroactively denied bills from 2 months b4 IME.
15 Sep 2013