Atty. Cortney S. LeNeave
Cortney LeNeave started his law career in 1984 at the DeParcq Law Firm, the premier United States law firm representing injured railroad workers under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. Since that time, he has recorded some of the largest verdicts in the country in railroad, airplane, automobile, and trucking injury cases.
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Cortney S. LeNeave is a personal injury attorney based in Wayzata, Minnesota, practicing at Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law (2026). Serands clients in Wayzata, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cortney LeNeave started his law career in 1984 at the DeParcq Law Firm, the premier United States law firm representing injured railroad workers under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act
- Since that time, he has recorded some of the largest verdicts in the country in railroad, airplane, automobile, and trucking injury cases
- Cortney is recognized by his clients and opponents as a fearless, determined, and dedicated trial lawyer who consistently received successful results
- His accomplishments are recognized nationally and internationally by the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers
- He has achieved the highest ranking possible in legal expertise and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell and is a recognized “Super Lawyer,” or a top attorney nationwide for his practice area
- Cortney serves as Designated Legal Counsel to the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers’ Division Union (SMART-TD), where he proudly represents train and engine service employees, as well as other railroad workers
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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.
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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 Wayzata 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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