Jerome D. Feriancek |

Bio

JD’s trial work at Trial Group North focuses on insurance defense and workers’ compensation matters. JD is the managing partner.

Areas of Trial Practice

Commercial Disputes, Employment Law, Evidence, Libel and Slander, Litigation and Appeals, Personal Injury, Products Liability Law, Toxic Torts, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation.

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 1993; Wisconsin, 1998; U.S. District Court—Minnesota and Wisconsin; U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court.

Certifications/Specialties

Civil Trial Specialist; Minnesota State Bar Association; American Board of Trial Advocates; Association of Defense Trial Attorneys

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, J.D. cum laude

Hamline University, St. Paul, MN., B.A.

Representative Reported Cases

· Himes v. Woodings-Verona Tool Works, Inc., 565 N.W.2d 469 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997)

· Miller v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 580 N.W.2d 233 (Wis. 1998)

· Clearwater v. ISD No. 166, 231 F.3d 1122 (8th Cir. 2000)

· Ronning v. Citizen Sec. Mut. Ins., 557 N.W.2d 363(Minn. Ct. App. 1996)

· Unzen v. City of Duluth, 683 N.W.2d 875 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004)

· Christiansen v. Board of Regent, 733 N.W.2d 156 (Minn. Ct. App. 2007)

· Gams v. Houghton, 884 N.W.2d 611 (Minn. 2016)

· Figgins v. Wilcox, 879 N.W.2d 653 (Minn. 2016)

Pro Bono Activities

Volunteer Attorney Program—Board Member 1994-2007, President 2006; Junior Achievement—Board Member, 1998-2003, President 2002; Duluth Chamber of Commerce (Leadership Duluth) – 2005-2006; St. John’s School—Board Member, President 2006; Lake Superior Basketball Association—High School referee, 2006-present.

Awards

Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics, multiple years since 2005.

AV Preeminent by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell.

Volunteer Attorney of the Year 1997, 2013.

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