John Michael Dornik

John Michael Dornik

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Aviation ... +6 more

100 Washington Ave S Ste 1300, Minneapolis, MN

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 20%

Claims for serious injuries or death as a result of an automobile, semi-trailer, motorcycle, airplane or helicopter accident present important timing issues. Insurance companies often try to settle claims of this type before the injured person fully

37 years

20%
Aviation 10%

Claims for serious injuries or death as a result of an automobile, semi-trailer, motorcycle, airplane or helicopter accident present important timing issues. Insurance companies often try to settle claims of this type before the injured person fully

37 years

10%
Car Accident 10%

Claims for serious injuries or death as a result of an automobile, semi-trailer, motorcycle, airplane or helicopter accident present important timing issues. Insurance companies often try to settle claims of this type before the injured person fully

37 years

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

Product liability claims arise out of injuries caused by defective products. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers of products may be liable for defective design or manufacture of the product, or for a failure to provide adequate warnings or inst

37 years

10%
Medical Malpractice 10%

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional such as a physician or nurse fails to follow accepted standards of practice and that failure causes serious injury or death to the patient. Due to their complexity, medical malpractice claims

37 years

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Claims for serious injuries or death as a result of an automobile, semi-trailer, motorcycle, airplane or helicopter accident present important timing issues. Insurance companies often try to settle claims of this type before the injured person fully

37 years

10%
Spinal Cord Injury 10%

Spinal cord injuries can have very serious and disabling consequences for anyone who suffers such an injury. Siegel Brill, P.A. has much experience representing individuals who have sustained spinal cord injury.

37 years

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

Claims for serious injuries or death as a result of an automobile, semi-trailer, motorcycle, airplane or helicopter accident present important timing issues. Insurance companies often try to settle claims of this type before the injured person fully

37 years

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

When a person dies due to the fault of another person or company, the survivors may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim seeks compensation for the survivors’ loss, such as lost wages from the deceased, lost companionship

37 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 36 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1989

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Siegel Brill PA

100 Washington Ave S Ste 1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55401-2151

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John Michael Dornik's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellant Lawyer

Mr. Dornik represented me and my children after the untimely death of my husband. He was so professional and empathetic. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Kel | September 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

John Dornik provided a great outcome!

John was really listened to my concerns all throughout my personal injury case. He was a very hard worker and achieved the best possible outcome. I would strongly recommend his work ethic to anyone wanting an advocate on their behalf. He constantly gave sound, logical and friendly advice. What a... great guy!!

Posted by Susan | May 22, 2015

The Best

In 2012, my husband and I were in a bad car accident that landed us in a level-1 trauma center in Minneapolis. Only a few hours after arriving I received a call from my nephew, a prominent lawyer in Philadelphia (PA), who instructed me not to speak with any lawyers until he found me "the best" in th...e Cities -- and he was true to his word. John Dornik came highly recommended and has certainly lived up to his reputation. Not only did John prove himself to be a deft negotiator with a masterful grasp of injury law, he is a warm and compassionate human being who never thought twice about making himself available to help us navigate the endless medical and disability forms, or to simply offer a word of encouragement or advice. It is no understatement to say that I'm not sure what we would have done without him! And when it came to negotiating the settlement, he made sure we understood the process and that he had a clear idea of our goals. With the insurance company, he was firm and reasoned. In short, John Dornik truly is the best!!!

Posted by Linda | May 15, 2015

John Dornik review

After my call, John was immediately in contact with me at the hospital. He kept me updated on every aspect of my case and that left me to recover without having to worry about bills, statements and everything else related to my car accident. I highly recommend John Dornik to intervene on behalf of ...any person needing a litigator to act on their behalf!

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015

Expertise and Advocacy

John is intelligent, trustworthy, considerate, and he executes a great strategy on your behalf. He will be frank with you about the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and seek your input regarding major decisions. For me, the legal process was very stressful; John helped me understand what was ...happening and what to expect. When it came to crunch time, he was brilliant and very comfortable. If you need a little humor, he's got that, too, thank goodness. I would, for your best interests, highly recommend John Dornik.

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John Michael Dornik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliott Nickell

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is the best in the business. Period."

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Theodore Buselmeier

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred cases to John and always had great results. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly!"

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Brett Olander

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently mediated a complex motor vehicle accident case where John represented the plaintiffs. He obtained an excellent result for his clients. He was a pleasure to work with and was highly regarded by opposing counsel."

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Elliott Nickell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2003

Lawyer of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Shareholder, Siegel Brill Greupner Duffy & Foster, PA

Associations

2008 - 2014

American Bar Association

House of Delegates

2004 - 2008

Minnesota State Bar Association

Chair, Legislative Committee

2003 - 2004

Henepin County Bar Association

President

2003 - 2010

Minnesota State Bar Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

MOTORCYCLIST STRUCK BY COMMERCIAL CARRIER

3.5 million dollar award

UNDIAGNOSED MENINGITIS

2.1 million dollar recovery

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Education

N/A

University of Minnesota Law School

Doctor of Law (JD),

N/A

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts (BA),

Languages

English

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