Safe Driving Habits Contribute to Decreased Motor Vehicle Fatalities in North Dakota in 2016
Preliminary data from the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol indicate that motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota in 2016 were significantly reduced compared to the previous year, down 13 percent from 131 in 2015 to only 114 in 2016. The vast majority of these 114 fatalities involved passenger vehicles,…
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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Welcomes Personal Injury Attorney William “Buck” Strifert to the Firm
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 7th, 2017) – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce the addition of personal injury attorney William "Buck" Strifert to their team of experienced lawyers. He specializes in personal injury litigation with an emphasis on major automobile and truck crashes and work related injury claims. "Buck is an exceptional trial lawyer…
Winter Driving Safety Precautions
Everyone knows the importance of driving safely, but when the roads are covered with snow, keeping safety tips in mind is more important than ever. During the winter months, sleet, snow and ice can make handling your car difficult, and one wrong move can quickly result in disaster. Although winter driving comes with risks, you…
Pedestrian Risks Rise in Autumn
As the weather becomes less welcoming, the streets of Minnesota can become more dangerous. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says that fall is the most dangerous time to be a pedestrian. Here’s why you and your family may benefit from taking extra safety precautions. Proven Hazards As of early October, some 37 pedestrians had been…
Iowa Traffic Fatalities on the Rise in 2016
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, there have been 276 deaths from motor vehicle accidents so far in 2016, an increase of 18.45 percent from last year. That is more than one death per day. At this rate, it is estimated that Iowa will experience close to 400 fatalities from traffic accidents this year….
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Michael Donaghue Explains How Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Eliminated the Stress from the Legal Process
Michael was on his way to work one morning when he stopped to help some kids who were stuck in a ditch. As he was reaching into the trunk of his car, he was struck by another vehicle. The accident left his right leg broken, but it also crushed and severed his left leg. When…
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Attorney Peter Riley Approved for Fellowship in the International Society of Barristers
Minneapolis, MN – August, 2016 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that one of its attorneys, Peter Riley, has been approved for Fellowship in the International Society of Barristers. This prestigious selection recognizes Peter’s decades-spanning career of hard work on behalf of others. Since beginning practice in the late 1970s, Peter has…
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Attorney Peter Riley Named by Best Lawyers® as the 2017 “Personal Injury Litigator of the Year” in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN, August 2016 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. is pleased to announce that Peter Riley received the Best Lawyers® 2017 Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year" award in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peter has been a personal injury trial lawyer since 1977 and has achieved many multi-million dollar recoveries on behalf of his clients. He…
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Nine Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
Minneapolis, MN, August 2016 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce nine attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 edition. The attorneys, who were nominated by their peers for the listing, include Jim Schwebel, John Goetz, Bill Sieben, Paul Godlewski, Richard Nygaard, Peter Riley, Bob…
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Attorney William Sieben Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
Attorney of the Month William R. Sieben Continuing a Legacy of Leadership and Service By Haley Freeman Attorney at Law Magazine The Sieben family lays claim to a legacy of more than 100 years of legal and political service to Minnesota. Attorney William R. Sieben recalls his youth in Hastings as one that was continually…
An Unexpectedly Dangerous Time of Year for Minnesota Drivers
Many Minnesotans believe that most deadly traffic accidents happen during the winter. After all, ice and snow make roads far more slippery than rain. People often react with surprise when they learn that more fatalities occur in the late spring and summer. The Numbers The most dangerous part of the year extends from Memorial Day…
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Fourteen Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Selected to the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Minneapolis, MN, July 5, 2016 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been named to the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. An additional three attorneys from the firm have been named to the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for a total…
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Attorney Paul Godlewski Sponsors Hole at the Angel Foundation’s 4th Annual Swing Back at Cancer Golf Tournament
The 105 degree heat index wasn’t enough to stop attorney Paul Godlewski and company from participating in the Angel Foundation’s 4th annual Swing Back at Cancer golf tournament. Paul sponsored a hole at the event which was held at the Links at Northfork golf course in Ramsey, MN. The Angel Foundation provides emergency financial assistance, education…
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Dr. Mudspringer 2016 Open House
Gus Hageman and Lou Hall-Wicke’ were the lucky winners of a $250 gift certificate at the Dr. Mudspringer annual open house event in Spring Lake Park. The open house was a great success attracting over 350 people thoughout the day. Dr. Mudspringer has operated in Minnesota for over four decades supplying Minnesotans with quality motorcycle accessories. Every year,…
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2016 Wiggle Your Toes Charity Winter Event
Our friends at Wiggle Your Toes will be hosting its 7th annual Winter Charity Event on Friday, February, 5th at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley MN. Live music from the Casablanca Band Orchestra, fabulous appetizers from D’Amico, raffle, silent auction and guest speaker, paralympic skier and Wiggle Your Toes client Stephani Victor. To support…
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Nine Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Named Best Lawyers For 2016
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce nine attorneys have been named Best Lawyers in America 2016 edition. The attorneys, who were nominated by their peers for the listing, include Jim Schwebel, John Goetz, Bill Sieben, Paul Godlewski, Richard Nygaard, Peter Riley, Bob Schmitz, Richard Tousignant and Jim Weinmeyer. Best Lawyers is considered a…
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Jim and Mary Schwebel Underwrite Compassion without Borders New Veterinary Clinic in Mexico
Jim and Mary Schwebel have partnered with Compassion without Borders in order to open a veterinary clinic in Puerto Penasco, Sonora Mexico. The new facility is designed to treat diseases that commonly affect stray animals. The clinic will provide numerous vaccinations, spaying and neutering, as well as seeking permanent homes for homeless animals. Co-founders of…
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Fourteen Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Named 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2015. Those honored are Jim Schwebel, Bill Sieben, John Goetz, Jim Ballentine, Bill Crandall, Paul Godlewski, Mark Gruesner, Max Hacker, Dick Nygaard, Peter Riley, Bob Schmitz,…
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Minnesota Motorcycle Fatalities Outpace 2014 by 50 Percent
According to Minnesota’s Star Tribune, an increased emphasis on rider safety hasn’t reduced the number of fatal motorcycle crashes in the state. Four fatal accidents that occurred during a four-day span in mid-June brought the annual total of motorcycle deaths up to 24. So far, fatalities are 50 percent higher than they were at the…
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Minneapolis Police K-9 Foundation
The Minneapolis Police Department’s K-9 unit has been serving the citizens of Minneapolis, and the men and women of the police department since 1966. The dogs utilized by the unit are initially trained for suspect detection and apprehension, but many go on to receive training in narcotics and explosives detection. All of the dogs live…