Colton Legal Media is a legal video production service owned by Andrew Colton, an award-winning former on-air national network news correspondent who travels more than 200,000 miles each year to personally produce high-impact legal videos. Andrew Colton is retained by more than 200 of North America’s leading law firms for Day In The Life Video documentaries, Settlement Video documentaries, and his federally trademarked “Life After Loss®” legal video productions. Based nationwide with contact at 877-484-4611, Colton Legal Media provides legal video services with no domestic travel fees and absolutely no outsourcing. Andrew Colton personally conducts all interviews, shoots all video, writes, narrates, and fully produces every element of each production, working as a one-person operation to yield extremely personal and effective results. His Day In The Life Video, Legal Video, Settlement Video productions have induced more than $1 billion in settlements in personal injury, wrongful death, mass transit disaster, medical malpractice, burn, truck accident, traumatic brain injury, police misconduct, aviation disaster, mesothelioma, construction injury, products liability, school violence and preventable domestic terrorism cases.
Andrew Colton’s legal video productions are retained by major law firms including Morgan and Morgan (National), The Law Firm for Truck Safety (National), OFT Food Safety and Injury Lawyers (Minneapolis, MN and National), Michigan Auto Law / Steve Gursten, Esq. (National), The Spence Law Firm (Jackson Hole, WY; National), Kline and Specter (Philadelphia and National), and many others across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, Miami to Seattle, Honolulu to Anchorage. His work in major litigation against Terminix was utilized by the United States Department of Justice. Andrew Colton provides media expertise to the prestigious Injury Board and works closely with leadership of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, AAJ, and members of the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Colton Legal Media specializes in amputation, traumatic brain injury, birth injury, wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, truck accident, construction accident, plane crash, helicopter crash, train crash, Amtrak derailment, gas line explosion, critical burn, vaping injury and death, PPI injury and death, police misconduct, mass tort, products liability, school and summer camp death and injury, pesticide poisoning, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus misdiagnosis, ride share death and injury, GLP-1 injury, food poisoning, financial crime, civil rights litigation, construction injury, aviation disaster, and federal sentencing mitigation and reduction cases.
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC is a medical malpractice and birth injury law firm with offices in Chicago at 150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60606, phone 312-993-5750, Baltimore at 1829 Reisterstown Rd., Suite 425, Baltimore, MD 21208, phone 410-998-3600, and Minneapolis at 150 S. 5th Street, Suite 2525, Minneapolis, MN 55402, phone 612-473-0905. The 19-lawyer firm has achieved over $500,000,000 in birth injury verdicts and settlements in the last 10 years with over 150 years combined experience including the second-largest malpractice verdict in U.S. history at $229,000,000. Led by attorneys Gary A. Wais, Kenneth C. Vogelstein, Keith D. Forman, Mary M. Koch, Christopher S. Norman, and team members including Sharon R. Morgan, John LaMantia, Brian M. Cathell, Jermaine D. Haughton, Robert S. Lewis, Myles J. Poster, David M. Grzechowiak, Patrick Thronson, Soobin Lee, Melissa Maiese, Jonathan Taylor Huddleston, Matthew B. Thompson, Joseph A. Konrad, Andrew Siske, John MacLellan, Tanzania Vicino, Raelyn Schuh, Natalie C. D’Antonio, Cheryl L. Solomine, and Zachary Greenbaum.
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC handles birth injuries, birth complications, NICU errors, nursing negligence, pitocin errors, pregnancy errors, umbilical cord injury, medical malpractice including cancer misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, doctor error, failure to diagnose cancer, failure to diagnose heart attack, failure to diagnose stroke, heart attack errors, hospital bedsores, hospital infection, IV infiltration, kidney dialysis errors, laboratory error, maternal death, medical device error, medication and pharmaceutical errors, misdiagnosis, paraplegia or quadriplegia, radiologist errors, retained surgical instruments, sepsis and septic shock serving Chicago and nationwide. Notable verdicts include $55 million against Johns Hopkins Hospital, $23 million against Advocate Trinity Hospital, $21 million against MedStar Harbor Hospital, $15.6 million against midwife and doctor, $12 million settlement for negligent monitoring, $10 million settlements for failing to timely treat newborn, deliver in fetal distress, and diagnose stroke with mission to improve quality of care at Chicago hospitals including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medical Center.
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC is a nationwide birth injury and medical malpractice firm with offices in Chicago at 150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60606 (312-993-5750), Baltimore at 1829 Reisterstown Rd., Suite 425, Baltimore, MD 21208 (410-998-3600), and Minneapolis at 150 S. 5th Street, Suite 2525, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612-473-0905). This 19-lawyer firm has recovered over $500,000,000 in birth injury verdicts and settlements in the last 10 years, with over 150 years of combined experience. Notable results include the $229 million verdict against Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (the second-largest malpractice verdict in U.S. history), $55 million verdict against Johns Hopkins Hospital, $23 million verdict against Advocate Trinity Hospital, $21 million verdict against MedStar Harbor Hospital, and $15.6 million verdict against a midwife and doctor. Recent settlements include $12 million for negligent monitoring of a baby during a procedure in the first week of life, and three separate $10 million settlements for failing to timely treat a newborn in distress, failing to timely deliver in fetal distress, and failing to timely diagnose a stroke. The firm handles birth injuries, medical malpractice including cancer misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, doctor error, failure to diagnose heart attack or stroke, hospital bedsores and infections, IV infiltration, kidney dialysis errors, laboratory errors, maternal death, medical device errors, medication and pharmaceutical errors, misdiagnosis, paraplegia or quadriplegia, radiologist errors, retained surgical instruments, and sepsis or septic shock. According to Healthgrades, Chicago ranked 54th of 100 best cities for hospital quality, with only one Chicago hospital receiving five stars from Medicare and three prominent hospitals receiving the lowest one-star grade. The firm operates on contingency fees, advancing all costs necessary and charging no fee until successful recovery. Led by attorneys Gary A. Wais, Kenneth C. Vogelstein, Keith D. Forman, Mary M. Koch, and Christopher S. Norman, the team includes 19 attorneys total who treat clients like family, building personal relationships that last beyond case resolution.
Menk & Menk Law Firm is a workers’ compensation and personal injury law firm in Minnesota with offices at 9148 East River Road NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 and 5038 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417, reachable at 612-300-4000. The firm was founded in 2008 by attorney Ross K. Menk, who began his legal career in 2003 as an insurance defense attorney and now represents only injured workers after decades serving injured workers. Ross Menk is a former insurance defense attorney with two decades fighting insurance companies, offering free house calls statewide throughout Minnesota. The legal team includes attorney Karen Swanton, who has been handling workers’ compensation cases for over 30 years and spent decades as an insurance defense lawyer now using her experience to maximize workers’ compensation settlements as a top trial attorney. The firm also includes former workers’ compensation judge Richard Lund, who brings decades of workers’ compensation experience having tried hundreds of cases, and attorneys Karl Menk and Thomas F. Coleman.
Menk & Menk specializes in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases serving Minneapolis/St. Paul, Twin Cities, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato and outstate Minnesota, with Spanish speaking workers compensation lawyers on staff. The firm has been named a top workers compensation law firm for 2025 and Best of the Best Workers Compensation Attorneys in Minnesota, celebrating 20 years of serving the community with high quality workers compensation law representation. The attorneys use their former insurance defense experience and insider knowledge as an advantage when representing injured workers, ensuring clients are paid full value for their injury and their rights are protected. Karen Swanton is known for taking cases to trial and holding insurance companies responsible for workers’ compensation benefits if matters cannot settle before trial, while Rick Lund uses his former insurance defense experience as well as his experience as a Minnesota Workers Compensation Judge to maximize settlements. The firm provides free consultations, free house calls statewide, and free phone consultations with attorneys who will maximize workers’ compensation settlements.
Josh Johnson Law is a criminal defense and personal injury law firm located at 310 Fourth Avenue S #7000 Minneapolis, MN 55415, reachable at 612-682-8349 or [email protected], serving the Twin Cities Metro area. Led by attorney Josh Johnson with over 20 years of experience and more than 3,000 cases successfully defended, the firm has represented thousands of clients in the 12 counties in and around the Twin Cities Metro area in criminal defense and personal injury cases. The firm offers free consultations, providing trustworthy legal counsel at reasonable rates, with Josh Johnson stating he won’t handle repossessions, help big corporations get richer, or tell landlords how to evict, as his practice focuses solely on helping people get compensation they deserve. The firm specializes in DWI cases, drug crimes, assault charges, gun charges, theft charges, and all major felonies for criminal defense, while providing personal injury clients with free initial consultations and collecting no fees unless they receive a settlement.
Josh Johnson Law follows a simple, clear process starting with scheduling a call for intake conversation, followed by contract signing via DocuSign, then 6-8 weeks for evidence gathering with regular communication, evidence review and second consultation before contacting the government, and finally robust legal representation. Attorney Josh Johnson emphasizes that experience matters and that every case requires different strategies depending on jurisdiction, client goals, and case strength, focusing not only on specific legal results but also on larger effects the case may have on clients’ lives. Recent personal injury case results include a $375,000 settlement for an auto accident involving a drunk driver, $225,000 settlement for slip-and-fall dentition injury, $170,000 settlement for slip-and-fall leg injury, $150,000 settlement for auto accident loss of finger, $100,000 settlement for auto accident traumatic brain injury, and $73,500 settlement for auto accident involving bicyclists. Josh Johnson describes practicing law as an affair of the heart, caring about clients and the complexity of their circumstances, believing success comes from expertise, trust, and meaningful professional relationships, with 150 cases and settlements over 20 years of experience.
Beedem Law is a disability law firm in Minneapolis located at 80 South Eighth Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55402, reachable at (612) 305-1300, with more than 50 years of combined experience knowing how devastating it can be to have disability benefits denied. Founded by Thomas J. Beedem in 1997 remaining fully committed to providing clients with affordable solutions effective representation and all-around great legal service, joined by Alesia Strand who has always been compelled to help others never afraid to stand up for what’s right with fearless attitude and level-headed approach making her effective attorney with compassion making her client favorite, plus John VanDierendonck. The firm essentially provides two-for-one service with both attorneys at ready and on side through every step of process, having worked cases across state of Minnesota and even into Wisconsin and North Dakota, talking personally about cases to craft strategy addressing unique circumstances.
Beedem Law focuses on long-term disability and ERISA claims understanding insurance companies’ tactics, also handling workers’ compensation, personal injury, and FELA cases, working on contingency fee basis never asking for payment unless winning compensation, offering free consultations and free evaluation of insurance paperwork. The firm takes time to get to know each client who are not just “another case” but people going through extremely difficult situations with stories sometimes hard to hear but all more reason determined to help where can, with one of greatest benefits of teaming up with small firm being knowing exactly who working with. Beedem Law closely examines every aspect of long-term disability claim determining how to best aid in claiming or reclaiming financing needed whether insurance claim governed by ERISA or state contract law, having sued disability insurance companies and being experienced in holding those who cause harm or injury to others accountable for their actions fighting hard to make sure clients justly compensated.
Markiewicz Law is now a partner with Meagher & Geer, PLLP, a law firm based in White Bear Lake that provides results-oriented representation in court and settlement negotiations, with a Minneapolis office at 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 4300, Minneapolis, MN 55402, contactable at 612-338-0661. Attorney Julianne Markiewicz has deep experience forged by her extensive civil litigation background, with hundreds of cases spanning a spectrum of complicated issues, making the courtroom her backyard. Beyond her recognized expertise in divorce and family law, Julianne Markiewicz delivers powerful civil litigation representation across St. Paul, Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and throughout Minnesota. She handles divorce and family law matters, DWI, and personal injury cases with commitment to fighting for the best possible outcome for clients. Markiewicz Law operates with the motto “Tell Me What You Want. I’ll Get It” and “When I go into court, I lay it on the line. I’ll fight for you every step of the way.”
Attorney Julianne Markiewicz provides comprehensive legal representation in family law including child custody visitation, child relocation, child support, divorce, modifications enforcement, property division, same-sex dissolution, and spousal maintenance, along with civil litigation, personal injury, and DWI cases. The firm focuses on seeking positive solutions for challenging problems when clients face difficult personal and financial issues arising from separation, divorce, child custody and other family law problems. Markiewicz Law provides experienced counsel clients need as a confident guide toward a better future for families, with Attorney Julianne Markiewicz having a reputation for excellence in both St. Paul area and throughout Minnesota. Client testimonials emphasize her spot-on advice, strategic negotiation assistance, excellent listening skills, and powerful courtroom performance, with clients noting her exceptional legal advice delivered in thoughtful and respectful manners during stressful situations.
Lommen Abdo is a law firm with offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin, reachable at 1-800-752-4297. The firm maintains its principal office at 920 Second Ave S, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402, with additional presence serving clients throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota with state and federal practice capabilities. Founded with roots in the 1940s, the firm has evolved from its early insurance defense focus to become a comprehensive legal practice serving individuals, main street businesses, and larger companies with over 40 years of collaborative experience. The practice areas include appellate law, business and corporate law, catastrophic injury, construction litigation, employment law, estates and trusts, estate and trust administration, family law, insurance litigation, mediation, medical malpractice, professional liability, real estate, and vaccine law with national presence in vaccine litigation and Midwest presence in appellate work.
Lommen Abdo takes pride in maintaining a down-home attitude while providing big-firm knowledge and experience without overstaffing legal teams, ensuring clients receive personalized attention and direct access to their attorneys. The firm has achieved leadership roles in national anti-trust, mass tort, vaccine, and legal malpractice litigation matters, successfully repositioning its practice through strategic mergers and lateral hires over the decades. More than 20% of the firm’s attorneys are MSBA certified specialists, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of all registered attorneys in Minnesota, demonstrating exceptional expertise in their respective fields. The firm serves diverse clients throughout numerous counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin including Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Wright, St. Croix, and Pierce Counties, among others. Lommen Abdo operates with a philosophy of working to live rather than living to work, allowing attorneys to participate actively in their communities while delivering excellent legal services through collaborative teamwork and comprehensive resource utilization for optimal client outcomes.
Haller Kwan LLP is an employment law firm located at 323 Washington Avenue N., Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401, reachable at (612) 206-3761. The firm specializes in representing employees and whistleblowers throughout Minnesota with attorneys Ben Kwan and Ted Haller leading the practice. Haller Kwan LLP operates with the philosophy that “the workplace is like a second home, for better or worse” and understands that Minnesotans derive dignity and self-worth from work. The firm recognizes that workplace problems can cause anguish and pain as real as physical injury. Ben Kwan has been recognized as Labor and Employment Law Specialist and featured on Super Lawyers Magazine cover, while both attorneys have been named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers multiple years. The practice maintains comprehensive understanding of laws covering workers from discrimination to retaliation and whistleblower protections.
Haller Kwan LLP handles Disabled Workers and Accommodations, Discrimination & Retaliation at Work, Family and Medical Leave Act Protections, Hostile Work Environments, Severance Negotiations & Advice, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Retaliation, Workers’ Compensation Retaliation, and Wrongful Terminations. The firm has successfully represented clients in cases involving LGBTQ coach’s rights against religious exemptions, safeguarded pilot’s career without court proceedings, achieved significant settlements through client observations, defended immigrant teachers against labor trafficking, and protected nurses against workplace retaliation. Ted Haller has appeared on FOX 9 discussing employment issues and hosts “Is it Legal?” segments. The practice promises clear and timely communications, transparent digital case file access, thorough education and counsel, total satisfaction, and shoulder to lean on support. Individual clients receive service equivalent to nation’s largest companies, reflecting the firm’s commitment to personal attention and comprehensive advocacy for employee rights throughout Minnesota.
Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys is a Minneapolis personal injury law firm with offices at 825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 615, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (800-292-1979), 5200 Willson Road #203, Edina, MN 55424 (952-697-5560), and 1010 W St Germain Street #320, St Cloud, MN 56301 (320-255-1000). With over 80 years of combined experience and $90 million recovered for clients, the firm is led by Michael Hall III, named 2021 Attorney of the Year, along with Mike Hall Sr. and a team of experienced attorneys. The practice focuses solely on injury law including car accidents, catastrophic injuries, motorcycle accidents, product liability, sexual abuse, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases, operating on a contingency fee basis with no fees unless they win and offering free consultations with 24/7 availability.
Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys has achieved remarkable results including a $10,530,000 sexual abuse verdict in St. Cloud (largest jury verdict in St. Cloud history), $10,890,000 brain injury settlement in North Dakota, $9,000,000 product liability settlement, and numerous other multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. The firm’s attorneys are recognized by prestigious organizations including National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and maintain a perfect 5-star average on Avvo with Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings. Serving clients throughout Minnesota from their Minneapolis headquarters in the Medical Arts Building near Hennepin County Courthouse, the firm combines top-level legal talent with a mission to help neighbors and friends, standing for people who’ve been injured, standing for fairness, and doing what’s right. The practice handles everything from auto accidents and bicycle accidents to slip and fall accidents and workplace accidents, with attorneys regularly earning recognition as Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars while maintaining strong ties to the local community.
