Atty. Peter Matthew Ocel
Peter Matthew Ocel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury. Peter received a B.B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Apple Valley, MN · 29+ Years Experience
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About Peter Matthew Ocel at a Glance
Peter Matthew Ocel is a Member based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, practicing at Ocel Law Office, P.A.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1997) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1999). Educated at University of North Dakota (B.B.A., 1992) and William Mitchell College of Law J.D. cum laude. 1997 (—). Active member of 11th District, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations Duluth Trial Lawyers Association Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Apple Valley, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Matthew Ocel
- Peter Matthew Ocel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury
- Peter received a B.B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Peter practices at Ocel Law Office, P.A. in Apple Valley, MN
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Peter Matthew Ocel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Matthew Ocel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Apple Valley.
Personal Injury in Apple Valley
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.
Peter Matthew Ocel is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Workers Compensation in Apple Valley
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Peter Matthew Ocel is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley 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.
Apple Valley Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Apple Valley-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Apple Valley Choose Peter Matthew Ocel
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 Peter Matthew Ocel's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Matthew Ocel brings 29+ 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 and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Peter Matthew Ocel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and workers comp, Peter Matthew Ocel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Apple Valley
A Apple Valley-based practice means Peter Matthew Ocel 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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Common Legal Issues Peter Matthew Ocel Handles in Apple Valley
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Peter Matthew Ocel has experience with under Minnesota law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Peter Matthew Ocel directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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