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Richard L Tousignant

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Avvo Rating9.7
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Licensed for 35 years
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About Richard

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

Wrongful deathPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 75%

    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

  2. Wrongful death: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Schwebel Goetz & Sieben PA

80 S 8th St Ste 5120
Minneapolis, MN, 55402-2246

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MNAuthorized to Practice198611/18/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers5
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2015
    AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    Personal Injury MinnesotaBest Lawyers in America2008
    Personal Injury MinnesotaBest Lawyers in America2007
    Personal Injury MinnesotaBest Lawyers in America2006
    Top 40 in Personal InjuryMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2006
    Top 30 in Personal InjuryBest Lawyers in America2005
    Top 40 in Personal InjuryMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2005
    Top 40 personal Injury AttorneysMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2004
    Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers in MinnesotaMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2003
    Super LawyerMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine1997
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerSchwebel, Goetz and Sieben1986 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Board of Trial AdvocacyCivil trial specialist1998 - Present
    American Board of Trial AdvocatesFellow1995 - Present
    Million dollar Advocates ForumN/A1992 - Present
    Minnesota Association for JusticeN/A1986 - Present
    American Association for JusticeN/A1986 - Present
    No-Fault Standing CommitteeAppointed by Mn Supreme Court1997 - 2003
    Minnesota Board of Chiropractic ExaminersAppointed by Governor Carlson Legal Liaison1996 - 2002
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Monthly MagazineMinnesota Trial Lawyers Association2004
    Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazineLitigating Soft Tissue Cases2000
    Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazineState of the Union Injuries 20002000
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    William Mitchell College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1986
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Arbitrators ConferenceMn No Fault Arbitration2013
    Advanced No FaultEthics for Arbitrators2012
    2011 Advanced No FaultEthics for Experienced Arbitrators2011
    Advanced No FaultRoundtable on Ethics for Arbitrators2010
    Record KeepingChiropractic Narrative Report1993
    Soft Tissue InjuryArbitrations Plaintiffs Perspective1990

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    Review Richard Tousignant

    Wrongful Death of my husband/Car Accident

    5.0 stars

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    Richard and his staff did an exceptional job in handling my husband Wrongful Death case. They took care of everything and there was a total stress relief in them handling the situation.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Dean Milton Margolis

    Dean Margolis, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 6, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jerry J Lindberg

    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.

    Lawyer Dean Milton Margolis

    Dean Margolis, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 6, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jerry J Lindberg

    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.

    Lawyer Michael D Tewksbury

    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.

    Lawyer Brett W. Olander

    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.

    Cost

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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Always
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