Experience

Rating: 7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Lead Articles Editor, Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review

2004

Magna Cum Laude, Saint John's University

2002

Eldon Siehl Scholar, Saint John's University

2002

Dean's List, Saint John's University

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Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd.

1900 - Present

Partner, RGP Law Ltd.

2006 - 2006

J.A.G. Summer Program, United States Army, J.A.G. Corps

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Smith Lewis LLP

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Associations

2012 - Present

Minnesota Self-Insurers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Seventh District Ethics Committee

Member

2011 - Present

Defense Research Institute, Young Lawyers Committee

Legislative Liaison Subcommittee

2007 - Present

Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Stearns-Benton County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Minnesota Workers Compensation Case

Complete Withdrawal of Disputed Medicare Claim

Cavanagh v. Arvig

Affirmed in all pertinent parts, remanded to district court for "nominal" trespass damages only.

Hall, et al. v. Schiller Restaurants, LLC

Dismissal with prejudice in favor of client.

Successful Motor Vehicle Arbitration

Complete denial of claim.

UIM Venue Issue

Venued transferred from Dakota County to Stearns County.

Mille Lacs County Snowmobile/Truck Accident

JMOL in favor of client.

Left Knee Surgery Case

Full, Final and Complete Settlement for Clients.

McLeod County Negligence Action

Summary judgment in favor of clients.

Transverse Myelitis Workers Compensation Case

Full, Final and Complete Settlement for Clients.

Weiland v. Centro Properties Group et al.

Affirmed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

Venue in wrongful death case arising from a motor vehicle accident.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ordered venue transferred from Hennepin County to Kandiyohi County.

Harrison v. Vold

Affirmed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals

Liberty Mut. Inc. Co. v. CFC, Inc.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota granted the motion for summary judgment. The case was dismissed with prejudice.

Schwichtenberg v. Garrison

Affirmed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals

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Education

2007

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Saint John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Sauk Rapids Rice High School

High School Diploma

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Speaking Engagements

2012

Minnesota Self-Insurers Association September 2012 Meeting MSIA Case Law Update

2011

Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Trial Techniques Seminar Release Fundamentals

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Publications

2014

For The Defense (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Minnesota Legislative Update

2013

For The Defense (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Minnesota Legislative Update

2012

Minnesota Self-Insurers Association MSIA Case Law Update

2011

Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Release Deskbook Chapter 2 - Release Fundamentals

2008

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Deliberate Indifference: A Stringent Standard Leading to Liability Inequity

2007

Nebraska Lawyer Magazine Choosing Deference Over Precedent: Dire Straits Was Right-You Can Get "Money for Nothing"

2006

Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review The Relationship Between Standing and Intervention: The Tenth Circuit Answers By Standing Down

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