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Richard L Tousignant

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Avvo Rating9.8
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Licensed for 34 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

80 S 8th St Ste 5120
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Schwebel Goetz & Sieben PA

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

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MNAuthorized to Practice198612/17/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers5
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2015
Personal Injury MinnesotaBest Lawyers in America2008
Personal Injury MinnesotaBest Lawyers in America2007
Top 40 in Personal InjuryMinnesota Law & Politics Magazine2006
Personal Injury MinnesotaBest Lawyers in America2006
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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Wrongful Death of my husband/Car Accident

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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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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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      • 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%
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