Atty. Kelly A. Putney
Kelly Putney is a professional liability litigator who has helped clients navigate and prevent malpractice actions for more than 25 years. Also experienced in other types of proceedings including investigations, arbitrations and licensing matters, Ms.
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Kelly A. Putney is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Bassford Remele. Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Minneapolis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kelly Putney is a professional liability litigator who has helped clients navigate and prevent malpractice actions for more than 25 years
- Also experienced in other types of proceedings including investigations, arbitrations and licensing matters, Ms. Putney is a true professionals’ lawyer, having represented and counseled hundreds of health care providers, lawyers, insurance agents and brokers, real estate agents, architects, and accountants
- Most recently, Ms. Putney successfully defended a family practice physician in a birth injury trial, where plaintiff sought tens of millions of dollars in damages
- Ms. Putney is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Malpractice Law and Personal Injury and has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer and a Top 50 Female Minnesota Super Lawyer numerous times
- She is also a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America and has served as a Hennepin County Conciliation Court Judge
- Ms. Putney serves as Bassford Remele's Chief Operating Officer
- She is also Co-Chair of the firm's Professional Liability Practice Group
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Kelly A. Putney is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Minnesota →
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.
Kelly A. Putney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
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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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