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Jeff is an accomplished attorney in the areas of personal injury and civil rights, who has worked on several significant cases. Jeff was named a 2013 “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer for his work on a $3.075 Million Dollar police brutality wrongful death—the second largest police brutality settlement in Minnesota History. Jeff was also part of a team of class counsel who obtained a $2 Million Dollar settlement for violations of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act—this settlement was reported to be the largest DPPA settlement in U.S. History. Jeff’s experience also includes representing clients on school injuries, medical malpractice injuries, and commercial vehicle crashes. Jeff has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine the past two years.
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100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2100, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I had never had an interaction with a lawyer before and had no idea where to begin even finding one for my personal injury claim I wanted to make against a major corporation. I knew I was in way over my head but after reviewing Jeff's profile/resume, I called him for a consolation. I got a call back ...
Posted by Joseph | August 21, 2013
This is my first and hopefully last time I will ever need a lawyer and I am so thankful I was referred to Mr. Storms. The fist lawyer that I went to stated that since it is a government entity that was at fault there were too many moving parts and immunity issues for him but stated that he knew of a...
Posted by Kevin | August 21, 2013
I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Storms. He consistently kept me informed as the case progressed and was always willing to explain things to me in non-legalese. For the duration of the case, he was always realistic in setting expectations around what the potential outcomes were. In the ...
Posted by Craig | August 21, 2013
Jeff's work on my case was excellent. He was always very professional and prompt in communicating everything with me that I needed to know. He spent many hours gathering information and preparing evidence that helped our case immensely. I could not have asked for a better outcome, highly recommend.
"Jeff is an amazing attorney. I refer my personal injury cases to him and he takes great care of the clients. He is sharp, confident, compassionate and patient. I would hire him in a moment if I need an attorney."
"Mr. Storms is at the top of the class when it comes to civil rights law in Minnesota. He is dedicated to his clients, and tenacious in his pursuit of justice."
"Mr. Storms zeal for justice helps hold our system accountable to the people that pay for it, and pay for its error. A great lawyer, and wise man."
Employment and labor lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2003
W.E.B. DuBois Award in Sociology, Davidson College
2015 - Present
Partner, Newmark Storms Law Office LLC
2008 - 2015
Partner, Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP (formerly Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett LLP)
2007 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, University Of St. Thomas School Of Law
2006 - 2008
Associate, Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly
2004 - 2004
Research Assistant, University Of St. Thomas School Of Law
2012 - Present
Minnesota Association for Justice
2009 - Present
National Ataxia FoundationBoard of Directors
Member
Member
$2,000,000 Settlement
Total Settlement: $3,075,000
2006
JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2015
Collateral Sources/Indemnification
2015
2014
Collateral Sources/Indemnification
2014
Section 1983 Litigation
2013
Collateral Sources / Indemnification
2008
2007
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