Genevieve Mary Zimmerman
About Genevieve
Biography
I am a trial lawyer working to help people hurt by defective medical devices and prescription drugs. People sometimes call this "mass tort" or "class action". I am licensed to practice in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and many federal courts across the country.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Dakota for 21 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 22 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Meshbesher & Spence, Ltd.
1616 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55404-1631
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Genevieve Mary Zimmerman's Lawyer Endorsements
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Mar 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Genevieve Zimmerman is a great lawyer. I'd recommend calling Ms. Zimmerman right away if you have a question about defective medical devices or prescription drugs."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Mar 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Genevieve is an excellent lawyer. I endorse Genevieve Zimmerman."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Genevieve Zimmerman for her work as a Mass Torts lawyer. I highly recommend Genevieve Zimmerman to anyone that has been injured by a defective medical device or defective drug."
"I endorse Genevieve Zimmerman for her work as a mass-tort medical device malfunction attorney. I highly recommend Genevieve Zimmerman to anyone that has been injured by the prescription of or implementation of faulty medical prescriptions or devices."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Member of the Year Award, Minnesota Association for Justice
2009
Professional Excellence Award, Minnesota State Bar Association
2009
Alumni Appreciation Award, Hamline University School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Meshbesher & Spence
2011 - 2014
Partner, Zimmerman Reed
2002 - 2011
Associate, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi
2001 - 2001
Judicial Extern, Minnesota Court Of Appeals
Associations
2016 - Present
Minnesota Association for JusticeTreasurer
2015 - Present
American Association of JusticeBoard of Governors
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Sample of Legal Cases
$1.43+ billion dollar settlement
Petition granted
Win at trial court, affirmed by 8th Circuit
Education
N/A
JD
N/A
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
• “A Streetcar Named Desire…Mass Torts are like street cars, a new one comes every 10 minutes – the importance of (and factors to consider when) vetting a tort and your cases”
2015
• MDL Update
2015
• Legal Implications Following Failure of Modular Hip Implants
2015
The Future of the MDL Paradigm
2015
• 3M Bair Hugger – Bad Idea, Bad Outcomes
2015
• Bair Hugger MDL Update
2014
• Legal Implications Facing Orthopedic Practices Following FDA Recalls
2014
• Mass Tort Update
Publications
2005
2003