Garth Jon Unke

Garth Jon Unke

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 40 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Business
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Reason: Not Practicing

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 38 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1988

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 7 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2018

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 40 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1985

Retired

No misconduct found

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Garth Jon Unke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brenda Lee | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Ethical, patient and kind.

I am so very happy that a friend referred Mr. Unke to me. I slipped and fell on oil at one of the stores of a large chain of stores across the country. After a great time of shopping, I was pushing an overloaded cart toward the exit door. Not seeing a light colored oil streak, I went down to the floo...r doing the splits (not normal for me) and tore rotator cuff muscles and tendons. Mr. Unke was patient with me. The store wanted to settle and called him monthly. For almost 6 years I first went through therapy. Athletic and chiropractic to try to avoid surgery. Multiple providers. My SI joint was injured also and I was seen for pain therapy and shots. Finally unavoidable, I had rotator cuff surgery. The recovery is as bad as people describe. Now for Mr. Unke's kindness. He would tell me not to worry. That we still had time to settle. To take care of myself. He was so good at checking in on me to see how I was progressing to better health. He worked so very hard for me to get the best settlement possible. He is ethical and trustworthy. I would recommend him to my family, friends and anyone who has been hurt and needs an attorney that truly has your interest at heart. You really can relax and let him do his job and do what he knows is best. I am happy with our settlement.

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Garth Jon Unke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Kemper

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have handled many cases with and against Garth over the past ten years and he has always impressed me with the professional manner in which he handles his cases and takes care of his clients. He is a very worthy adversary and the type of lawyer I would personally recommend to family and friends."

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Michael Moline

Construction and development lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on litigated claim with Mr. Unke for more than 15 years. As an opposing counsel I have always found him well prepared, knowledgeable, and able to obtain favorable results for his client without engaging in unnecessary tasks. I would not hesitate to refer clients and matters to Mr. Unke."

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Brenda Sauro

Litigation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Garth is an excellent trial attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his client but also helps them make appropriate decisions throughout the process."

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Michael Moline

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Mark Kemper

Construction and development lawyer

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Brenda Sauro

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Top 100 Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2005

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association

1998

Qualified Neutral Mediator, Minnesota Supreme Court

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Stich, Angell, Kreidler & Unke, P.A

Associations

2015 - Present

The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

The Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota

Member

2008 - Present

Defense Research Institute

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v Youth Service Organization (National)

34 favorable confidential settlements

Doe v National Restaurant Chain

Confidential settlement

Doe v National Restaurant Chain

Confidential settlement

Doe v. Youth Service Organization (confidential)

Dismissed on Summary Judgment

HMO v Reinsurer (Confidential)

Successful confidential settlement

Perrons v. Lakefront

Defense verdict.

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Education

1985

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD

1982

Winona State University

B.A.,

Speaking Engagements

2015

Insurance Agent Continuing Ed.

Personal injury Mock Jury Trial

2014

Wisconsin Educator's Fall Conference

Economic Loss Doctrine and Construction Law

2014

MASMS Fall Conference

Construction Code Considerations

2014

Insurance Agent Continuing Education Classes

Minnesota No-Fault Update

2013

Spring Claims Manager Conference

Contractual Indemnification in Minnesota

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