3M Bair Hugger Trial Commences in Minnesota Federal Court
3M Bair Hugger Trial Commences in Minnesota Federal Court The first 3M bellwether trial has commenced http://www.startribune.com/lawyers-square-off-on-day-1-of-3m-bair-hugger-trial/482709931/ #blackwellburke #bairhugger #litigation
Blackwell Burke P.A. Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Asbestos Lawsuit
Blackwell Burke P.A. won a complete defense verdict for 3M in a Los Angeles County asbestos lawsuit. The California jury rejected the plaintiff’s claims that 3M’s respirator failed to protect him from asbestos fibers. The plaintiff, Angel Rigor, initially demanded $25.5M, which included punitive damages. He claimed he contracted mesothelioma from on-the-job exposure to asbestos […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Partner Peter Goss Receives Multiple Accolades, Including Lawyer of the Year
Blackwell Burke P.A. partner Peter J. Goss is having a good year both in the courtroom and outside of it, if the awards and accolades he has received are any indication. Goss was recently named to the prestigious Lawyer of the Year 2018 ranking in the Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions – Defendants area. The […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Named to Coveted 2018 Best Lawyers in America list
Blackwell Burke P.A. does it again! The firm and two of its attorneys were named to the coveted 2018 Best Lawyers in America list. Blackwell Burke is believed to be the only African-American owned litigation firm to win this award, carving unprecedented inroads in the world of nationwide high-stakes litigation and class actions. Best Lawyers […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Again Named to the BTI Client Service A-Team List for 2018
This is significant, because the annual BTI Client Service A-Team ranking is limited solely to law firms considered by clients to deliver the absolute best levels of client service. It is the only law firm ranking based solely on objective feedback from corporate counsel. In addition to being previously recognized on the BTI Client Service […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. Sponsors Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association Gala
Blackwell Burke P.A. was proud to be a platinum sponsor of the 13th annual Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association (MHBA) gala, which was held on March 2, 2018, in Minneapolis. The event honored Tamara Caban-Ramirez and Senator Melisa Lopez Franzen, recipients of the 2018 Manuel Guerrero Courage in Leadership Award. Named for one of the founders […]
Blackwell Burke Secures Outright Dismissal in New Jersey Premises Litigation.
Blackwell Burke secured outright dismissal with prejudice in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, for a third-party defendant Fortune 500 food manufacturer in a high-stakes premises liability case. The premises owner alleged that the plaintiff‘s injuries were caused by a defective cooler manufactured and distributed by the firm’s client. After a strategic and […]
Two New Attorneys Join Blackwell Burke P.A.
Two new litigators, Ted Hartman and Patrick Hauswald, recently joined Blackwell Burke P.A., deepening the already-diverse skill set at the boutique law firm. About Ted Hartman Ted Hartman brings litigation experience in products liability, premises liability, commercial litigation, real estate law, and contract disputes. Before joining Blackwell Burke P.A., Hartman spent two years in private […]
Jerry Blackwell on Selection Committee Appointing First Hmong Judge in Minnesota
Continuing his commitment to diversity in the courtroom, Blackwell Burke founder Jerry Blackwell was part of Governor Mark Dayton’s Judicial Selection Commission that recommended the appointment of Minnesota’s first Hmong judge, Sophia Vuelo. “It’s important in a system of justice that the judges that get appointed reflect the ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of our […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Wins Minnesota Diversity & Inclusion Award
The first annual Minnesota Lawyer-Diversity & Inclusion Awards honor those who have contributed to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the practice of law, going above and beyond in creating a more diverse and inclusive community. When Jerry Blackwell founded Blackwell Burke P.A., he wove excellence and diversity into the firm’s DNA based on […]