About Michael
Biography
Certified as a Civil Jury Trial Specialist. Past President of the Hennepin County Bar Association and Academy of Certified Civil Trial Lawyers of Minnesota. Current Secretary of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Vice Chair of the Minnesota Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board.
Three time winner of "Attorney of the Year" by Minnesota Lawyer newspaper.
"AV" rated, the top rating of Martindale Hubbell Law Directory for 27 years.
Listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for plaintiff's personal injury.
Winner of the Minnesota State Bar Association's highest award, "Professional Excellence Award".
Past member of the Boards of Directors for United Way of Minneapolis, and Greater Twin Cities United Way..
Former member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Past National President of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in North Dakota for 15 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 25 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 44 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Unger Law Office
80 S 8th St., Suite 4900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-4118
Unger Law Office
90 S 7th St Ste 4700, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-4118
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Experience
Honors
2013
Best Lawyers In America, Woodward-White,Inc.
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc
2011
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.
2009
Professional Excellence Award, Minnesota State Bar Association
2008
"SuperLawyer" Top 40 Plaintiff Personal Injury, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2007
"SuperLawyer" Top 40 Plaintiff Personal Injury, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
2006
"SuperLawyers" Top 40 Plaintiff Personal Injury, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2005
"Super Lawyer" - Top 40 Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Unger Law Office
1998 - 2006
Attorney/Partner, Rider Bennett Law Firm
1996 - 1998
Attorney/Partner, Mackenzie & Hallberg, P.A.
1983 - 1996
Attorney/Partner, Hvass Weisman & King Chtd
1981 - 1983
Law Clerk to Judge Diana Murphy, United States District Court
Associations
1995 - Present
Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of MinnesotaMember, Dean 2006-7
1983 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1983 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember, Secretary 2012-13
1983 - Present
Minnesota Association for JusticeMember, Board of Governors (various)
1983 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember, President 2006-7
1983 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1981
Juris Doctor cum laude
1977
Bachelor of Elected Studies summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2013
Ethics for Personal Injury Lawyers
Publications
2013
Languages
English