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Richard J Nygaard
also known as Dick Nygaard
About Richard
Biography
I have been a trial lawyer for almost 50 years and have represented a variety of high profile clients. I have seen both sides of courtroom, serving as both plantiff and defense counsel, and have tried over 250 jury cases to conclusion in Minnesota State and Federal courts.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Minnesota for 58 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Location
Schwebel Goetz & Sieben PA
80 S 8th St Ste 5120, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-2246
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2014
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2013
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2012
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2010
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2009
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2008
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2007
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2005
Personal Injury Minnesota, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2004
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2003
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Minnesota Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Associate, Schwebel Goetz & Sieben
1967 - 2007
Partner, Rider Bennett Law Firm
Associations
2006 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2001 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1967 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1967 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
1967 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1967 - Present
Minnesota Association for JusticeMember
Education
1967
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
University of St. Thomas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1960
Cretin High School
Publications
1985
Hennepin Lawyer
Sports Liability
Languages
English