Blackwell Burke P.A. Sponsors Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Gala
Blackwell Burke P.A. was a proud sponsor of the 14th Annual Gala of the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association (MHBA). The MHBA is committed to unifying and organizing all members of the Hispanic legal community to promote legal professionals and to serve as an advocate for the Hispanic community in MN. The Hon. Peter M. Reyes, […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Lawyers Showcase Mock Trial at the 2019 GMA Legal Conference.
Blackwell Burke founder and CEO, Jerry Blackwell, and Partner, Corey Gordon, teamed up with jury research firm, Litigation Insights, and senior inhouse heads of litigation from General Mills, Conagra Brands, and Nestle in a first-of-its-kind innovative mock trial presentation and panel at the Grocery Manufacturers’ Association (GMA) 2019 Legal Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Pulls Three-Peat State Firm of the Year at Benchmark Litigation Awards
For the third consecutive year, Blackwell Burke earned Benchmark Litigation’s highest recognition as Minnesota Firm of the Year. Blackwell Burke was selected from a short list of “highly recommended” firms that included Dorsey & Whitney, Faegre Baker Daniels, Maslon LLP, Robins Kaplan, Bowman and Brooke, and Ciresi Conlin among others. These firms are consistently mentioned […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Wins 3M Supplier of the Year Award
Award recognizes suppliers who improve 3M’s competitiveness Blackwell Burke P.A., a go-to law firm for high stakes litigation, was honored with the 2018 3M Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the firm’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness. This year, 3M recognized 16 suppliers — among thousands in its global supply base — for […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Sponsors the MABL Foundation Gala.
MABL is committed to promoting and supporting the professional development of Black lawyers, judges, and law students in Minnesota; addressing the legal issues affecting the Black community in Minnesota; and advancing education, excellence, and racial equity in the pursuit of justice. Blackwell Burke has actively supported MABL in various ways since the firm’s founder, Jerry […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Named BTI “Legal Mover & Shaker”
In the first-ever in-depth evaluation of how clients rank law firms and legal services providers on innovation and technology, Blackwell Burke P.A. was named a “BTI Legal Mover & Shaker”. Priding itself on its record of innovative excellence in high-stakes litigation, Blackwell Burke continues to excel through its innovative trial-focused approach. The firm is honored […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Sponsors Equal Justice Works Dinner
In its continued commitment to advancing equality in the delivery of legal services, Blackwell Burke P.A. was proud to sponsor the Equal Justice Works dinner in Washington DC. Each year, Equal Justice Works honors lawyers who exemplify the values of compassion, dedication and commitment to achieving equal justice for individuals and communities in need. The […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Attorneys Named America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®
Blackwell Burke P.A. founding partner, CEO and chairman, Jerry W. Blackwell, and partner, Corey L. Gordon, have been selected among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®. Selection to is by invitation only and is reserved for the most exceptional Civil Defense Litigators throughout the nation. Jerry W. Blackwell serves as national and trial counsel for […]
Blackwell Burke Secures Summary Judgment Win in New York Premises Litigation.
Blackwell Burke won summary judgment on behalf of a Fortune 500 food manufacturer in a multi-million-dollar premises case venued in Erie County, New York. The case, in which a railroad sought indemnification from the firm’s client for the plaintiff’s personal injuries, involved complex issues of Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) liability, contractual indemnification, New York […]
Blackwell Burke Sponsors “What is Justice?” Forum.
Blackwell Burke P.A. was a proud sponsor of this forum, which kicked off with an interview of former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, Alan Page, by former Minneapolis Mayor, Sharon Sayles Belton. Congratulations to the Minnesota Justice Research Center on such a successful event.