Atty. James P. Carey
Managing Partner and Personal Injury Attorney Jim Carey serves as the President and Managing Partner of SiebenCarey and has spent decades representing individuals and families across Minnesota in wrongful death and personal injury cases. His practice focuses on serious injury litigation involving car accidents , medical malpractice , nursing home negligence and abuse, and catastrophic injuries.
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James P. Carey is a personal injury attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at SiebenCarey. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Saint John's University (BS, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Managing Partner and Personal Injury Attorney Jim Carey serves as the President and Managing Partner of SiebenCarey and has spent decades representing individuals and families across Minnesota in wrongful death and personal injury cases
- His practice focuses on serious injury litigation involving car accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and abuse, and catastrophic injuries
- Known for his courtroom experience and results in high-stakes litigation, Jim has earned recognition from many of the legal profession’s most respected organizations
- He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization recognizing accomplished trial attorneys who demonstrate exceptional advocacy skills, professionalism, and integrity
- Jim was also inducted into the International Society of Barristers, an honor reserved for outstanding trial lawyers selected by their peers
- He has repeatedly been named to Super Lawyers and received “Attorney of the Year” recognition from Minnesota Lawyer for his leadership, professional accomplishments, and impact within the legal community
- In addition to his litigation practice, Jim has held leadership roles dedicated to protecting the rights of injured individuals
- He served as President of the Minnesota Association for Justice, an organization committed to preserving access to justice and advocating for consumer rights
- Jim is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by both the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association, a distinction earned by fewer than two percent of Minnesota personal injury attorneys
- He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Roundtable, recognizing attorneys who have secured million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients
- A frequent speaker and educator, Jim has lectured on personal injury law at legal seminars and local law schools, including Mitchell Hamline School of Law and the University of St. Thomas
- He is consistently recognized among Minnesota’s leading personal injury attorneys, including selection to The Best Lawyers in America
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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 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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