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Biography
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: .
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
41 years | 1,000 cases
Wrongful Death
40%
39 years | 100 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
10%
26 years | 150 cases
Motorcycle Accident
5%
39 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maine for < 1 year
State: Maine
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for < 1 year
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 1 year
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 2 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 6 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 7 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 11 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 21 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Dakota for 23 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Dakota for 27 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 28 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 40 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
J D Haas & Associates PLLC
1120 East 80th Street, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN, 55420
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Posted by Lori | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy
Filed bankruptcy was very helpful in answering all my questions. Told me what to expect through everything. Did a great job.
JD Haas's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I heartily endorse JD Haas. He is a consummate advocate who zealously fights for the rights of his clients. Mark M. Walbran"
"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-North Dakota, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-South Dakota, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Nebraska, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Missouri, National Trial Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Minnesota, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Iowa, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-llinois, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Readers Choice Award Best Attorney/Lawyer Bloomington, Sun Current Newspapers
2015
Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Volunteer Lawyers Network
2015
Trial Master, Trial Master
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Iowa, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Minnesota, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Missouri, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Ilinois, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Nebraska, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-North Dakota, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-South Dakota, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Wisconsin, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Torch Award for Ethics-Finalist, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota
2014
Housing Court Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Volunteer Lawyers Network
2014
Readers Choice Award Best Attorney/Lawyer Bloomington, Sun Current Newspapers
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Torch Award for Ethics-Winner, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota
2014
Readers Choice Award Best Attorney/Lawyer Eagan, Sun Current Newspapers
2013
Torch Award for Ethics-Finalist, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2008
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2004
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2003
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2002
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2001
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2000
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1999
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1998
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1997
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1996
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1995
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1994
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1993
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1992
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1991
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1984
Deans List, Hamline University School of Law
1982
Deans List, Carleton College
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, J D Haas and Associates, PLLC
1998 - 2012
Attorney, J D Haas--Trial Lawyer
1996 - 1998
Trial Lawyer, Crabtree Law Firm
1994 - 1995
Senior Trial Lawyer, AIG Insurance Company
1992 - 1993
Trial Lawyer, Lommen, Abdo, Cole, King & Stageberg P.A.
1987 - 1992
Senior Trial Lawyer, American Family Insurance Company
1987 - 1987
Associate, Webster and Baldwin, PA
1985 - 1987
, J D Haas--Trial Lawyer
Associations
2014 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
South Dakota State BarMember
1998 - Present
North Dakota State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Education
2020
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
M.Div.
1984
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Carleton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
CLE
Trying Cases II
2013
CLE
Trying Cases
2007
Torts
Torts
2007
Litigation
Litigation
2007
Legal Research
Legal Research
2007
Advanced Legal Research
Advanced Legal Research
2003
Mediation Training
Mediation Training
1993
Wrongful Death Seminar
Wrongful Death Seminar
1993
Resolving Insurance Claims Training
Resolving Insurance Claims Training
Publications
1984
Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy
Tax Policy and Economic Development
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides