Atty. Chris A Messerly

Atty. Chris A Messerly

Chris A Messerly is a lawyer practicing mass tort, personal injury, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law. Chris received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Chris A Messerly at a glance

Chris A Messerly is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Robins Kaplan Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1986), Wisconsin (1992), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1992). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Bowdoin College (B.A. Mounds, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chris A Messerly is a lawyer practicing mass tort, personal injury, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
  • Chris received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Chris practices at Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Chris A Messerly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris A Messerly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Chris A Messerly is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Minnesota →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Chris A Messerly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Product Liability

Chris A Messerly is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris A Messerly

Where is Chris A Messerly's law office located?
Chris A Messerly's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Robins Kaplan Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris A Messerly handle?
Chris A Messerly focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Chris A Messerly practiced law?
Chris A Messerly has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Chris A Messerly go to law school?
Chris A Messerly earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Mounds, 1981).
How can I contact Chris A Messerly for a consultation?
You can contact Chris A Messerly directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chris A Messerly received?
Chris A Messerly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 1986
B.A. Mounds
Bowdoin College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 2001

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