I am a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial specialist. I limit my practice to personal injury law. The vast majority is auto, motorcycle and truck crashes. Listed in Woodward Whites "Best lawyers in America" and have been named a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine every year since 1997.
Practice areas
My practice is limited to plaintiffs personal injury. I represent injured victims of car, motorcycle and truck crashes. I take a great deal of pride in getting my clients the most compensation possible through negotiation or jury trial.
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 1986 | 12/17/2020 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2015 |
Personal Injury Minnesota | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
Personal Injury Minnesota | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
Top 40 in Personal Injury | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
Personal Injury Minnesota | Best Lawyers in America | 2006 |
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Top 30 in Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2005 |
Top 40 in Personal Injury | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
Top 40 personal Injury Attorneys | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers in Minnesota | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 2003 |
Super Lawyer | Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Schwebel, Goetz and Sieben | 1986 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Board of Trial Advocacy | Civil trial specialist | 1998 - Present |
American Board of Trial Advocates | Fellow | 1995 - Present |
Million dollar Advocates Forum | N/A | 1992 - Present |
Minnesota Association for Justice | N/A | 1986 - Present |
American Association for Justice | N/A | 1986 - Present |
No-Fault Standing Committee | Appointed by Mn Supreme Court | 1997 - 2003 |
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Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | Appointed by Governor Carlson Legal Liaison | 1996 - 2002 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Monthly Magazine | Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association | 2004 |
Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazine | Litigating Soft Tissue Cases | 2000 |
Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazine | State of the Union Injuries 2000 | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Arbitrators Conference | Mn No Fault Arbitration | 2013 |
Advanced No Fault | Ethics for Arbitrators | 2012 |
2011 Advanced No Fault | Ethics for Experienced Arbitrators | 2011 |
Advanced No Fault | Roundtable on Ethics for Arbitrators | 2010 |
Record Keeping | Chiropractic Narrative Report | 1993 |
Soft Tissue Injury | Arbitrations Plaintiffs Perspective | 1990 |
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Posted by Lynn
Mon Feb 16 2015
Dean Margolis, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 6, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jerry Lindberg, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Richard is great. He values his clients and knows how to evaluate a case. He is often called upon for help and insight by his colleagues. The legal community holds him in the highest regard.
Michael Tewksbury, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. he is hardworking and has a thorough understanding of injury law. i would not hesitate to hire him.
Brett Olander, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Richard is one of the top personal injury attorneys in Minnesota. He's very highly respected by the bench and bar for his civility and zealous advocacy.
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