Charles James Suk

Charles James Suk

also known as Suk Law Firm, Jim Suk

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rochester, MN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death

5 E Center Street # 200, Rochester, MN

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 53 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1972

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 26 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1999

Relinquished

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1999

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Charles James Suk

5 E Center Street # 200, Rochester, MN, 55904

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Charles James Suk's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Sheila | May 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Most powerful, knowledgeable, and compassionate lawyer

Jim and Jessica did an outstanding job with my case in one of the most difficult times of my life. I had no idea how insurance settlements work and realized quickly it was something that I couldn't take on myself. After my first visit with Jim and Jessica, my mind was put at ease with their knowledge... and explanation of how insurance claims work. They took care of all medical bills coming in and discussions needed with insurance companies, something that I could've never done on my own. I was able to focus on healing and rehab. When I sat down with Jim and Jessica for meetings, I was reassured about how the case was going, and at the end, they got me the best settlement I could've ever imagined. If I needed anything or had a question, I felt like their only client. They also helped my husband navigate his way through this. Their knowledge of "the system" in Rochester and outstanding reputation in the community made all the difference. I owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

Posted by Gabe | May 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Great experience with Suk Law Firm

In 2018 our child was tragically injured at a relative’s house and we needed to file a substantial claim with their homeowner’s insurance. Our knowledge level of how to accomplish that was zero. We needed advice. We needed help understanding and navigating the process. We found exactly that at Su...k Law Firm. Jim and Brenda took their time with us explaining everything, both “big picture” and in great detail, and helped us keep our expectations realistic. They were compassionate and professional in the handling of a delicate case that required a significant level of decorum due to the circumstances. They were easy to contact and responded quickly to our questions. It was comforting to know the organized team at Suk Law Firm was working diligently on our behalf so we could focus on our own healing. They kept us informed every step of the way and drew on their experience to advise us in making our best decisions. They negotiated with the adjuster fairly but firmly. We cannot recommend Suk Law Firm enough. We can’t even thank Jim and Brenda enough for the difference they’ve made in our lives. Bottom line - We went to Suk Law Firm because we believed they were the best, and they proved us right.

Posted by Robert | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Personal Injury

Jim and his staff guided us through a logistical nightmare. They met with us and talked us through the whole process. They coordinated multiple insurance claims including Medicare while keeping us informed of the progress. There were many medical appointments and reports to track for summarizing. Th...ey looked out for our best interests and provided excellent follow-up.

Posted by Daniel | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Personal Injury Experience

During a summer daycare program, my 6-year-old son received an injury that required hospital care. The insurance company continued to downplay the incident and transferred me around to different people for almost a year. After about a year of dealing with the insurance company and having no results..., I contacted Jim at Suk Law Firm. After Jim and his team took over negotiations with the insurance company, they were able to create and negotiate a fair settlement. Suk Law Firm prepared and filed the correct court documents, presented the settlement to the court, and made sure that the hospital bills were properly paid. Jim and his staff was pleasant and kept us informed about the status of the negotiations with the insurance company. In the end, my son had made a full recovery, the proper legal process was completed, the hospital bills were paid, and I was reimbursed for my personal insurance expenses.

Posted by Jeffrey | June 29, 2011 | Insurance

The best outcome arising from a terrible accident.

Mr. Suk helped out myself and my family during the darkest time of my life. I was unable to speak for myself for an extended period of time and he worked with my wife to make sure that she understood the process and what kind of help he would be able to provide to us. Mr. Suk and his staff literall...y took over in dealing with the insurance companies so that my wife and I could concentrate on doctor's orders and my intensive rehabilitation. Mr. Suk was always available to myself and my wife whenever we had questions or concerns about my case. As soon as I was able to speak for myself he came to visit me in the hospital and went over everything with me personally and made me feel that we were in good hands. ( over a two hour round trip ) This was an extremely stressful time in our lives and I can honestly say that we are very thankful that we had Mr. Suk working on our behalf. He and his staff kept us informed during the whole process and in turn helped us to have the best outcome possible with our insurance carrier. We will be recommending Mr. Suk to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney as we know that we could not have been in better hands. I am so very thankful for the help he gave to myself and my family.

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Charles James Suk's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Stevens

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Barnes

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Joel Brodd

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth LaBore

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Suk is one of the best in his field of personal injury in Minnesota"

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Thomas Jensen

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Having opposed "Jim" Suk in a trial through verdict, I can vouch for his tenacity, courtroom skill, jury appeal, civility and professionalism. He is a very talented personal injury lawyer in Minnesota."

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Ken Schueler

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a very experienced and strong advocate for his clients. I have had several cases against him and we have opposed each other in jury trials. He is smart, aggressive and well prepared. His experience allows him to give his clients common sense advice so that they can achieve the best possible result under the law."

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Joel Brodd

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Kreidler

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Ken Schueler

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Thomas Jensen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2001

Minnesota "Super Lawyer" as a Personal Injury Specialist, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

N/A

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

N/A

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

President, Suk Law Firm, Ltd.

1973 - 1988

Partner, Dingle & Suk, Ltd.

1972 - 1973

Associate, O'Brien, Ehrick, Wolf

Associations

2011 - Present

KidsandCars.org

Associate Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar Association of Iowa

Member

1999 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

1994 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

1988 - Present

Academy of Certified Civil Trial Specialists of Minnesota

Board of Directors

1988 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Member

1980 - Present

Minnesota Association for Justice

Member and former board member

1980 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1975 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

1973 - Present

Minnesota Federal District Court

Admitted to Practice

1972 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, 3rd District Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Siems, trustee, vs Gerald Mohs (Olmsted Co. Minn. Dist. Ct.)

Verdict of $14,958,760.35

Youngquist, trustee, vs VanDorn and Gainey Transportation (Minn. US Dist. Ct.)

$1,000,000 settlement

Fuller vs. Welch Village Ski Area (Goodhue Co. Minn. Dist. Ct.)

Verdict of $954,732.09 reduced by Plaintiff's 30% negligence to $668,312.46

Roger and Jo Ann Flipp vs. Cable Constructors and Anthony Berglund

Verdict $1,588,619 (Ramsey County District Court, Minnesota

Halverson vs Bergerson, Noe Builders and Koball's Poured Walls, Inc., (Olmsted Co, Minn. Dist, Ct)

Verdict for Plaintiff in the amount of $1,011,440.06

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Education

1972

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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