James R Schwebel
also known as Jim Schwebel
About James
Biography
In 1974, I founded what is now Minnesota's largest law practice specializing in personal injury litigation. Along with my partners, we lead a team of 18 attorneys and over 45 employees who are committed to achieving fair and swift compensation for our clients.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 57 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1968
No misconduct found
Location
Schwebel Goetz & Sieben PA
80 S 8th St Ste 5120, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-2246
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Posted by Laurie | April 07, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jim Schwebel is Extraordinary
Jim Schwebel is extraordinary. His experience and reputation are second to none. He is a dedicated and remarkable attorney. From day one to the end of the case, he listened, he kept me informed- returning calls and e-mails personally and without delay. He represented me exceptionally well. I felt ...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Ten Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Minneapolis Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Ten Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Minneapolis Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year, Best Lawyers of America
2010
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Minnesota's Top Ten Lawyers, Twin City Business
2007
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Top Ten Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Laweyrs
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Top Ten Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2004
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Top Ten Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2003
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Minnesota's Top Litagors, National Law Journal
1999
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1997
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1996
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1995
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1994
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1993
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1991
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Principal, Schwebel Goetz & Sieben
1974 - 1981
Principal, James R Schwebel & Associates
1972 - 1974
Partner, Deparcq Anderson Perk Hunegs & Schwebel
1968 - 1972
Associate, Deparcq Anderson Perk Hunegs
Associations
2009 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2006 - Present
International Academy of BarristersFellow
2002 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of MinnesotaMember
1998 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesFellow
1998 - Present
Minnesota Trial Lawyers AssociationFounders Society
1993 - Present
Million Dollar Advocate ForumFellow
1989 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyCivil Trial Specialist
1988 - Present
Best Lawyers in AmericaMember
1968 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
Member
1987 - 1987
American Bar AssociationTwin Cities Advisory Council
1982 - 1989
Minnesota Board of Professional ResponsibilityMember
1980 - 1982
Minnesota Association for JusticeSecretary
1979 - 1982
Minnesota State Board of Law ExaminersSecretary
1978 - 2002
Minnesota Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1977 - 1982
Minnesota State Bar advisory CouncilMember
1973 - 1979
Minnesota State Board of Law ExaminersMembers
1970 - 1975
Hennepin County Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeMember
1966 - 1999
American Arbitration AssociationMember
Education
1968
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1960
Speaking Engagements
2011
Arguing Damages for the loss of a child
2005
Opening Statements
2002
Looking Back on Settling thousands of Cases-Plntf's Perspective
Languages
English