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Ruth M Harvey
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Biography
I've been practicing Social Security disability, personal injury, and workers' compensation in Mankato, MN, for over 30 years. I represent injured and disabled people. I do free consultations in all these areas and never charge a fee unless I win for you. I am consulted often by other area attorneys who need help in these areas, and I have been on the faculty of the annual Workers' Compensation Institute for many years, presenting information at seminars to experienced work comp lawyers.
I have obtained millions of dollars for my clients over the years. I have gotten their medical bills paid. I can advise you about all the ways you can recover for your injuries - and coordinate those in order to maximize the help you get.
Mankato Work Comp Lawyer
Mankato Personal Injury Lawyer
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Minnesota for 45 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Harvey & Carpenter
75 Teton Lane #100, Mankato, MN, 56001
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Posted by Leslie | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ruth Harvey is a great Workers Comp attorney
Two attorneys rejected my case before I found Ruth. Not only did Ruth take my case, she got a very good outcome for me, better than anything I hoped for. Ruth’s easy and calm demeanor was helpful in times of anxiety at various stages of my case. Ruth was wonderful to work with and I highly recommend...
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2011 | Workers Compensation
My experience with Ruth Harvey
I have been incredibly impressed with Ruth Harvey as my attorney in a Worker's Compensation case. I initially approached Ruth because my employer's insurance company stopped paying for my medication without notifying me. Ruth helped me dive right into his problem. She aggressively pursued the insu...
Ruth M Harvey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had Ms. Harvey as opposing counsel on numerous cases over the past 20 years. She is tough but fair and an excellent attorney. She always puts her clients first. I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Harvey has over 30 years of experience handling worker's compenstaion cases. She is so smart that she teaches other attorneys how to practice worker's compensation law. She is one of the most caring people I know. You can't go wrong with Ruth Harvey!"
"I endorse this lawyer.Throughout the years Ruth and I have been involved in cases where she represented the injured worker and I represented the employer and insurer. Ruth is very knowledgeable in the field of worker's compensation and competently and diligently represents her clients.She achieves the best possible result for the employee."
"Over the years, Ruth and I have had a number of cases in which we represented opposing parties. She is well respected in the legal community and a formidable opponent. She fights hard for her clients and does an excellent job at trial, but she is also honest with them and doesn't drag them through unnecessary litigation. Ruth treats her clients with care and represents them with competence. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a workers' compensation attorney."
"Anyone who has a workers compensation case would do well to consider Ms. Harvey. She is very knowledgeable in the law and a strong advocate for her client. Her clients like her because she is down to earth, easy to work with, and is caring about their needs."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Service to MWL Award, Minnesota Women Lawyers
2004
Woman of Distinction, YWCA
1999
Certificate of Service (Chair Civil Litigation Section), Minnesota State Bar Association
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Harvey & Carpenter
1980 - 1993
Attorney/Partner, Blethen, Gage & Krause
Associations
1993 - Present
Minnesota Women LawyersMember (State and Local Chapters)
1980 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Sixth District Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 1999
Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Litigation SectionChair
1995 - 2007
Minnesota Women Lawyers (South Central chapter)Secretary/Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Hoover v. ISD 84
Lost at initial hearing but won on appeal to Work Comp Court of Appeals, affirmed by S. Ct.
Sanchez v. Quality Pork Producers
Won right for employee to get needed treatment outside managed care plan.
Flanagan v. SMC et al
Health insurer was required to cover surgery for my client.
Drake v. Delta-Royal et al
Employee's benefits continued - court held could not discontinue absent mmi on all conditions.
Education
1980
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Workers' Compensation Institute
Obesity: Trends in Today's Youth Population, What This Could Mean for Workers' Compensation, and Possible Proactive Steps....
2010
Workers' Compensation Institute
Retraining and Exploration of Retraining
2009
Workers' Compensation Institute
The Permanent Partial Disability Schedule in Application
2008
Workers' Compensation Institute
Establishing Gillette Injuries
2007
Workers' Compensation Institute
Retraining: The Legend, the Myth and the Reality
Publications
2000
Clarity
Putting Jury Instructions in Plain English: The Minnesota Civil Jury Instruction Guides
1985
Bench and Bar
The Plain Language Contract Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides