Atty. Laura E. Kuipers
Laura focuses her practice in the areas of professional liability defense, construction litigation, and anti-fraud and extra contractual litigation. In her professional liability defense practice, she represents attorneys, accountants, title agents, contractors, architects, and other professionals.
Anti-Fraud and Extra Contractual Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 15+ Years Experience
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About Laura E. Kuipers at a Glance
Laura E. Kuipers is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2011), United States District Court, District of Minnesota (2017), and United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2018). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Michigan State University (B.A. Humanities, 2008). Active member of DRI) •Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) •Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (MNIAAI, Professional Affiliations •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin County Bar Association •Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Laura E. Kuipers
- Laura focuses her practice in the areas of professional liability defense, construction litigation, and anti-fraud and extra contractual litigation
- In her professional liability defense practice, she represents attorneys, accountants, title agents, contractors, architects, and other professionals
- Laura also defends professionals in construction defect claims and represents insurers in property damage claims through appraisal and court proceedings
- Additionally, Laura has represented automobile insurers in no-fault arbitration and litigation since joining the firm in 2014
- Laura has handled over one hundred no-fault arbitration hearings
- Laura serves as a member of Meagher + Geer’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Additionally, she was also the firm’s captain for the 2023 and 2024 Associates’ Campaign for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
- Clerkships •Law Clerk, Honorable Laurie J. Miller, Civil and Criminal, Fourth Judicial District Court •Law Clerk, Referee George Borer in Probate/Mental Health Court, Fourth Judicial District •Externship, Appellate, Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida •Internship, State Attorney’s Office, Gainesville, Florida •Internship, Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota Law Review •Editor-in-Chief, University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy •Board Member, Florida Journal of International Law Accolades •Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Construction Law, 2022-2025 •Selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Construction Law, 2021 •Selected for inclusion in 'Minnesota's Top Lawyers' list in the area of Commercial Law, Minnesota Monthly, 2023 Speaking Engagements •Presenter, Working Together: Public and Private Cooperation, Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (MNIAAI) Annual Spring Conference, Prosecutor Seminar, May 5, 2026 News •Apr 15, 2026 Laura Kuipers to present at 2026 Annual MNIAAI Spring Conference •Aug 15, 2024 Meagher + Geer congratulates its 25 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers •Aug 17, 2023 Meagher + Geer congratulates its 26 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
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Civil Litigation in Minneapolis
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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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Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Laura E. Kuipers
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Laura E. Kuipers's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Laura E. Kuipers brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, and United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, Laura E. Kuipers can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Laura E. Kuipers's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Laura E. Kuipers attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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