Company Research Report: Siegel Brill, P.A.

Company Overview

• Name: Siegel Brill, P.A.

• Mission: To know its clients and their businesses, earn their trust, work with people who are respected, like-minded, and knowledgeable.

• Founded: 1948

• Key People:

• Jim Yarosh

• John Dornik

• Elliot Olsen

• Steve Weintraut

• Blake Shepard, Jr.

• Beth A. Schroeder

• Headquarters: 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55401

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Providing legal services related to business, real estate, tax, estate planning, commercial law, financing, litigation, and catastrophic personal injury.

Products and Services

Practice Areas:

• Closely Held Businesses

• Eminent Domain and Property Tax

• Employment

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Real Estate

• Services for Financial Institutions

• Succession, Tax, and Estate Planning

• Personal Injury

• Motor Vehicle and Aviation Accidents

• Wrongful Death

• Medical Malpractice

• Product Liability

• Legionnaires’ Disease

• Foodborne Illness

High-Level Description:

Siegel Brill, P.A. focuses on a broad range of legal services emphasizing personal injury and business-related legal issues.

Key Features:

• Catastrophic personal injury representation, including wrongful death and medical malpractice.

• Expertise in eminent domain cases and securing favorable judgments against governmental bodies.

• Strong emphasis on building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

• Quality legal advice for privately-held businesses ensuring strategic business succession and tax planning.

Recent Developments

News & Accomplishments:

• Jim Yarosh:

• Settled a case where clients faced condemnation for a stormwater project.

• Obtained a 25 times higher eminent domain award than initially offered by MnDOT.

• Co-authored an amicus brief to the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding eminent domain access rights.

• John Dornik:

• Named a POWER 30 Attorney in personal injury law by Minnesota Lawyer.

• Settled a medical malpractice case for a 92-year-old woman, resulting in a nearly $1 million settlement.

• Elliot Olsen:

• Achieved six-figure settlements in Legionnaires’ disease cases.

• Quoted in USA Today regarding an increase in Legionnaires’ disease.

Legal Successes:

• March 2024: Won a $2.3 million personal injury verdict in a Dram Shop case.

• September 2023: Secured a $2.6 million medical malpractice settlement due to a misdiagnosed cancer case.

• February 2023: Managed a $2.625 million personal injury settlement in a Dram Shop incident.

Partnerships and Team Enhancements:

• New Team Members:

• Blake Shepard, Jr. and Beth A. Schroeder have joined as shareholder and associate respectively.

• Awards & Recognition:

• John Dornik received the MSBA Board Certified Trial Law Specialist certification and Professional Excellence Award.

• Elliot Olsen asked to speak at a Food and Beverage Litigation Conference.

In conclusion, Siegel Brill, P.A. remains a veteran in legal services, focusing on personal injury and business law with a successful history of high-profile settlements and awards. The firm underscores the significance of client trust and continued learning and adaptation in its practice.