Atty. Gregory Simpson
Greg is primarily a litigator who defends lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and other professionals against claims of malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties; represents companies in the construction and energy production industries in commercial litigation of all types; represents insurance companies in coverage disputes and affirmative anti-fraud litigation; defends their policyholders against liability claims and suits; defends employers against claims by employees; and a wide variety of additional kinds of cases. Greg’s practice and legal skill set developed and expanded with the n
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Gregory Simpson is a employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer PLLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association (1989), North Dakota, State Bar Association of North Dakota (2015), and Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin (2023). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Greg is primarily a litigator who defends lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and other professionals against claims of malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties
- represents companies in the construction and energy production industries in commercial litigation of all types
- represents insurance companies in coverage disputes and affirmative anti-fraud litigation
- defends their policyholders against liability claims and suits
- defends employers against claims by employees
- and a wide variety of additional kinds of cases
- Greg’s practice and legal skill set developed and expanded with the needs of his clients – businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to large insurance companies
- Clients often want a single lawyer on “speed dial” to troubleshoot their legal questions – on whatever topic – as they arise
- They want their lawyer to answer the phone and respond to emails promptly
- Greg does answer his own phone – sometimes on the first ring – and he prides himself on being responsive
- Client knows their lawyers have other demands on their time, but they should never feel that the other clients are in the way
- Though he began his career as a large case litigator and continues to enjoy the intensity of courtroom work, early on Greg found it equally rewarding to advise businesses about how to stay out of court
- Greg has served as outside General Counsel for many companies, advising them on everything from their initial business formation and startup issues to their ultimate sale, dissolution or merger – “sunrise to sunset.” Along the way, he handles their legal issues of almost every kind, including in the areas of employment (drafting and enforcement of employment contracts and non-competes, employment law compliance audits, discrimination charges), customer and vendor contracts and disputes, insurance coverage advice, regulatory matters, account collection and litigation of all sorts
- Greg’s practice illustrates the old saying that “The law is a seamless web.” Commercial contract review and drafting are regular services that Greg provides for his for business clients
- Greg is a Qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice
- Greg is active in the legal community, serving and frequently contributing to, the Hennepin County Bar Association’s flagship magazine, Hennepin Lawyer
- He is active in his community, chairing and serving as officer of various local boards
- In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing with his wife, photography and walking his dog along the Mississippi River
Practice Areas Explained
Gregory Simpson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory Simpson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gregory Simpson is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gregory Simpson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Gregory Simpson is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →
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 venue, 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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