Jerry W. Blackwell, Benjamin W. Hulse, and Adebisi A. Wilson to Present on Trial Strategy and Discovery at NAMWOLF Annual Meeting
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorneys will present at the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) 2013 Annual Meeting. The conference is from September 20-25, 2013, in Minneapolis, MN at the Hilton. On Monday, September 23, firm founder and chairman Jerry W. Blackwell and associate Adebisi A. Wilson will participate in a seminar […]
Wendy M. Carlisle Joins Blackwell Burke P.A.
Blackwell Burke P.A. is pleased to announce that Wendy M. Carlisle has joined the firm as special counsel. Prior to joining Blackwell Burke P.A., Ms. Carlisle was a litigation partner at Leonard, Street and Deinard in Minneapolis. “Wendy’s experience handling all facets of complex litigation, particularly in challenging products liability and commercial cases, is well-suited […]
Brendan M. Kenny Discusses Procedure for Law360 Articles
Law360 recently interviewed Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny for two articles. The first article discussed how to litigate multi-litigant cases when the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) declines to create an MDL. This is becoming increasingly important, as the JPML has rejected centralization petitions at a much higher rate in recent years. […]
Brendan M. Kenny to Present E-Discovery CLE
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will participate in a continuing legal education seminar entitled, “Minnesota State and Federal E-Discovery Law Update – A Year of Change” on Monday, September 9th. Mr. Kenny and his co-panelists will provide an update about the most significant changes in e-discovery over the past year. The webinar is […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Honored By The Best Lawyers in America©
Firm chairman Jerry W. Blackwell was recently selected for inclusion in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (2014). Mr. Blackwell’s selection recognizes him as a top product liability defense attorney. Since first being published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence and is one of the […]
Brendan M. Kenny Named an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer
Minnesota Lawyer has honored Blackwell Burke P.A. associate Brendan M. Kenny by naming him a 2013 “Up & Coming Attorney.” The “Up & Coming Attorney” recognition highlights those lawyers within their first 10 years of practice who have already distinguished themselves by their achievements. The criteria for selection are: professional accomplishment, leadership service to the community […]
Firm Founder Jerry W. Blackwell Named to the 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Blackwell Burke P.A. chairman Jerry W. Blackwell has been selected to the 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. He has been named to the Super Lawyer list every year since 2002. The honor recognizes outstanding attorneys through independent research and peer nominations. Only 5 percent of attorneys statewide receive the honor. Mr. Blackwell is an accomplished […]
Peter J. Goss Named “Life Sciences Star” in 2013 Edition of Legal Media Group’s Guide to Life Sciences Practitioners
Blackwell Burke P.A. partner, Peter J. Goss, has been named a “Life Sciences Star” by LMG Life Sciences in their 2013 edition. LMG Life Sciences is a resource for corporate leaders, in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, to identify outstanding life sciences attorneys. The award recognizes preeminent life sciences attorneys nationwide based on peer […]
Brendan M. Kenny Writes Forum Non Conveniens Articles for Drug and Device Law Blog
The Drug and Device Law Blog, one of the premier legal blogs, posted an article by Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny analyzing recent decisions by Illinois appellate courts regarding civil defendants’ forum non conveniens motions. This is the second article that Mr. Kenny has written for the blog, and his articles have received more views on the […]
Brendan M. Kenny to be Featured on E-Discovery Webinar
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will be featured on an “E-Discovery Trends Across the Federal Circuits” webcast on June 12, 2013. He will discuss proportionality, culpability, and e-discovery state-law trends. More information about the webinar can be found on Exterro’s website. Brendan M. Kenny is the founder of the Twin Cities E-Discovery Forum and […]