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JD Haas

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  • Bloomington, MN
  • Licensed for 35 years
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About JD

We come to you, wherever it is most convenient for you to meet. I have tried more than 52 severe injury and death cases to juries all over the US. 

I am licensed to practice law in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

I only take a few cases at a time so that I can build relationships with my clients.  For more information about me, my practice style, and my law firm, please see: www.jdhaas.com.

 

 

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Practice areas

OtherTrucking accidentChapter 7 bankruptcyWrongful deathCar accident
  1. Car accident: 40%

    I am licensed to practice law in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. I have tried more than 52 cases to juries in the past 35 years.

    36 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Wrongful death: 40%

    I have handled more than 100 wrongful death cases in my career.

    34 years, 100 cases

  3. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 10%

    I have resolved Chapter 7 cases in many different jurisdictions.

    21 years, 150 cases

  4. Trucking accident: 5%

    I am an experienced semi crash attorney.

    34 years, 20 cases

  1. Motorcycle accident: 5%

    I am an experienced motorcycle injury attorney.

    34 years, 30 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

J D Haas & Associates PLLC

1120 East 80th Street
Suite 200
Bloomington, MN, 55420

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NMActive202005/20/2020
      COActive201902/09/2021
      MOGood Standing, Active201403/10/2021
      ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201307/24/2014
      NEActive200404/17/2021
      SDActive200311/18/2008
      NDAuthorized to Practice Law199805/12/2021
      WIGood Standing199702/23/2021
      IAActive199712/13/2015
      MNAuthorized to Practice198504/14/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers7
      Legal guides2
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-North DakotaNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-South DakotaNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-WisconsinNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-NebraskaNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-MissouriNational Trial Lawyers2015
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-MinnesotaNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-IowaNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-llinoisNational Trial Lawyers2015
      Readers Choice Award Best Attorney/Lawyer BloomingtonSun Current Newspapers2015
      Volunteer Lawyer of the YearVolunteer Lawyers Network2015
      Trial MasterTrial Master2015
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-IowaNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-MinnesotaNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-MissouriNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-IlinoisNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-NebraskaNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-North DakotaNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-South DakotaNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial Lawyers-WisconsinNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Torch Award for Ethics-FinalistBetter Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota2014
      Housing Court Volunteer Attorney of the YearVolunteer Lawyers Network2014
      Readers Choice Award Best Attorney/Lawyer BloomingtonSun Current Newspapers2014
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
      Torch Award for Ethics-WinnerBetter Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota2014
      Readers Choice Award Best Attorney/Lawyer EaganSun Current Newspapers2014
      Torch Award for Ethics-FinalistBetter Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota2013
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2013
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2012
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2011
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2010
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2009
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2008
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2008
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2007
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2007
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2006
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2006
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2005
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2005
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2004
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2003
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2002
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2001
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification2000
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1999
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1998
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1997
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1996
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1995
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1994
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1993
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1992
      Civil Trial SpecialistNational Board of Legal Specialty Certification1991
      Deans ListHamline University School of Law1984
      Deans ListCarleton College1982
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      OwnerJ D Haas and Associates, PLLC2012 - Present
      AttorneyJ D Haas--Trial Lawyer1998 - 2012
      Trial LawyerCrabtree Law Firm1996 - 1998
      Senior Trial LawyerAIG Insurance Company1994 - 1995
      Trial LawyerLommen, Abdo, Cole, King & Stageberg P.A.1992 - 1993
      Senior Trial LawyerAmerican Family Insurance Company1987 - 1992
      AssociateWebster and Baldwin, PA1987 - 1987
      J D Haas--Trial Lawyer1985 - 1987
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Missouri State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2014 - Present
      Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - Present
      Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
      South Dakota State BarMember2003 - Present
      North Dakota State Bar AssociationMember1998 - Present
      Iowa State Bar AssociationMember1997 - Present
      State Bar of WisconsinMember1997 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Hamline Journal of Public Law and PolicyTax Policy and Economic Development1984
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      United Theological Seminary of the Twin CitiesM.Div.2020
      Hamline University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1984
      Carleton CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1982
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      CLETrying Cases II2013
      CLETrying Cases2013
      TortsTorts2007
      LitigationLitigation2007
      Legal ResearchLegal Research2007
      Advanced Legal ResearchAdvanced Legal Research2007
      Mediation TrainingMediation Training2003
      Wrongful Death SeminarWrongful Death Seminar1993
      Resolving Insurance Claims TrainingResolving Insurance Claims Training1993
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Plaintiff v. Defendant

      Reviews

      (2)
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      Review JD Haas

      Bankruptcy

      Posted by

      Filed bankruptcy was very helpful in answering all my questions. Told me what to expect through everything. Did a great job.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Best Attorney in Minnesota

      Posted by

      I consulted JD Haas on a car accident and found him to be knowledgeable and helpful. His advice and recommendations were instrumental in my decision for going forward. I highly recommend JD Haas and his firm. Give him a call.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      Attorney endorsements

      (6)
      Are you an attorney? Endorse this lawyer

      Marcy Harris, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with JD in volunteer legal clinics -- he is experienced in a number of areas of law and a dedicated volunteer for low-income clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Haas.

      Brett Olander, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Cindy Perusse, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 18, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      JD Haas is a skilled trial lawyer and a fierce advocate for his clients. He is respected by his peers and gives back to the community through mentoring, teaching and serving on boards and in professional associations. Besides all of this he is just a delightful person. I wholeheartedly endorse JD as an attorney.

      Mark Walbran, Car accident Attorney on Jan 18, 2015
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I heartily endorse JD Haas. He is a consummate advocate who zealously fights for the rights of his clients. Mark M. Walbran

      Matthew Bergstrom, Administrative law Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse Mr. Haas because of his high level of professionalism. Clients appreciate the great care and promptness he exercises in responding to their needs. I look forward to working with him again.

      Jeffrey Hyslip, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 8, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. JD is a strong entrepreneur with his sights set on his client's best interest. He holds himself to high ethical standards and is an all around good guy.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$300-$500/hour
      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
        30 minutes
      OTHER BILLING TYPES
      • 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%
      PAYMENT METHODS

      Cash, Check, Credit Card