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Blake Bauer started his legal career while still in law school as the Judicial Law Clerk for Judge Joanne Smith in Ramsey County Minnesota. While working as a law clerk, Blake handled thousands of cases and several jury trials, providing him with courtroom and trial skills. After several years of working for the government, Blake joined Marso and Michelson, P.A. and quickly became the managing partner of the firm.
At Marso and Michelson, Blake represented consumers who had trouble paying their bills, typically their medical and credit card debts. He defended hundreds of state court lawsuits for consumers and brought Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) claims on behalf of clients in Federal Court against harassing third-party debt collectors. Blake has always enjoyed practicing law in this area because he can make a real difference in his clients’ lives, and helps them in their time of need.
In 2017 Blake joined Fields Law Firm, bringing the Marso and Michaelson Consumer Law clients with him. This move was a perfect fit because the two firms focus on areas of law that are dedicated to helping people in need. In fact, Blake has dedicated his entire career to helping individuals who are dealing with life’s unanticipated circumstances. Blake understands and appreciates the struggles people experience when they are unable to work, and knows how crippling it can be emotionally, financially, and physically to not be able to support your family.
At Fields Law Firm, Blake focuses his practice on representing individuals with work injuries, disability claims, and credit reporting inaccuracies nationwide. He has achieved great success for his clients fighting against both the biggest insurance companies and the major credit reporting agencies. Blake has proven to be a fierce litigator that gets results for his clients. Blake’s goal is to help his clients get back to as close to 100% as possible while pursuing the maximum recovery for his clients' claims.
Blake was selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Blake has lived in the Twin Cities area his entire life. He played basketball at Saint John’s University and graduated cum laude with a double major in political science and psychology. Blake went on to study law at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Blake excelled at William Mitchell, academically ranking in the top tier of his class, he was on the William Mitchell Law Review as both a Staff Member and as an Editor, and obtained a full time law clerk position for a Judge in Ramsey County, Minnesota while completing his Juris Doctorate.
Mr. Bauer is admitted to practice in the Minnesota state courts, United States Bankruptcy Court of Minnesota, and the United States District Court of Minnesota, the Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Eastern District of Tennessee.
In his free time, Blake enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys, fishing, playing golf, going to the Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes Area, and coaching youth basketball teams.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
17%
Personal Injury
17%
Social Security & Disability
17%
Workers Compensation
17%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 11 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Fields Law Firm
9999 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN, 55305
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Posted by Stephanie | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Long term disability appeal
I had a long term disability case in which I was originally granted long term disability through UNUM for a long term health issue. I was subsequently denied the long term disability. Despite statements from my physicians, my appeal was denied. Blake really spent the time to get to know both me a...
Posted by Shirley | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
They are professional and caring and with you every step of the way.
Blake Bauer exceeded my expectations! I have never had an attorney communicate so well and respond so quickly to my calls and texts. He and his team are so professional and caring. To have the gift of $8000 of unexpected money is a great blessing. I would have never known it was available to me ...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Incredible support offered with positive outcome
ank you Blake and team for helping me and my family through a very difficult process. Having you on our side made all of the difference! Would 100% recommend Blake and his staff to anyone facing similar challenges. They responded to any all questions, both big and small in a timely fashion and provid...
Posted by JR | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest, Knowledgeable, Responsive Advisor
After searching countless hours for legal help and getting firms that were either cold, nonresponsive, or wanted tens of thousands up front before doing anything, I'd gotten discouraged to the point of tears. Life threw me a bone, thankfully, and I eventually found the gift that Fields law firm, and ...
Posted by Marla | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Efficient, Patient, & Solid Advocate
I spent two years trying to fight by myself against a long term disability denial with absolutely no luck, but Blake got it done in less than a year. Overall, he was compassionate and patient with explaining the process and addressed every question or concern I brought up in a timely manner. He was a...
Blake R. Bauer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Smart, dedicated lawyer. Good guy too!"
"Blake is incredibly knowledgeable in multiple practice areas and is dedicated to fighting for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He and I have worked together on injury cases. He is very skilled, knowledgeable and well versed on all injury claims. He was very helpful and insightful at every stage of our case. I wholly endorse and recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Blake is a diligent litigator who will fight for the best outcome in any case he is apart of. He identifies the best arguments in each case and is an expert in several areas of the law. You cannot go wrong with hiring Blake as your attorney."
"Blake is an excellent attorney and client advocate."
"Blake is an extremely skilled lawyer and I have referred several clients with consumer protection or work comp issues. Everyone I have referred to Blake has had spoken very highly of Blake."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Principal Attorney, Fields Law Firm
2017 - 2023
Attorney, Fields Law Firm
2015 - 2017
Associate, Managing Partner, Marso and Michelson PA
2011 - 2014
Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota District Court, County of Ramsey
Associations
2017 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2014 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Long Term Disability Settlement
$315,000
Long Term Disability Settlement
$130,000
Workers' Compensation Settlement
$160,000
Court of Appeals Win: Weyer v. Reliance Standard Life Ins., 109 F.4th 1072 (8th Cir. 2024)
Administrative Appeal Backpay (LTD)
$204,231
LTD Settlement
$365,000
Education
2014
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
St John's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2014
William Mitchell Law Review
Editor
Languages
English
Spanish