Atty. Robert L. Graff
Rob focuses his practice on insurance coverage and complex environmental litigation- especially cases involving environmental claims made under a wide variety of insurance policies. When the environmental claims involve a catastrophic event, he represents insurers and insured in both defending against such claims and their efforts to recover funds from legally responsible third parties.
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Robert L. Graff is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1990), United States District Court, District of Minnesota (1991), United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1992), and United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit Indiana (1994). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Harvard University (A.B., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DRI) •Institute of Forensic Investigation (IF, Professional Affiliations •Minnesota State Bar Association •Hennepin Bar Association •Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association •Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rob focuses his practice on insurance coverage and complex environmental litigation- especially cases involving environmental claims made under a wide variety of insurance policies
- When the environmental claims involve a catastrophic event, he represents insurers and insured in both defending against such claims and their efforts to recover funds from legally responsible third parties
- He represents insurers in complex insurance conflicts in jurisdictions across the country and has achieved favorable results in cases including, West Bend Insurance Company v
- U.S
- Fidelity & Guaranty Company, 598 F.3d 91 (7th Cir. 2010)
- A.J
- Hall v
- Federated Mutual Ins
- Co., 1996 WL 23368 (Tenn
- App.)
- and Iowa Comprehensive Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Fund Bd. v
- Federated Mut
- Ins
- Co., 596 N.W.2d 546 (1999)
- Rob is one of the firm’s leaders as a member of its Management Committee
- He is an original member of Meagher + Geer’s Electronic Litigation practice group
- In that capacity, Rob’s experience with electronic case management, electronic discovery and electronic trial presentation allows him to advise a diverse range of clients in a variety of ways
- He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, a national organization of defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel. “My approach to the law and to my clients is straightforward - shaped in many ways by my experience as a life-long athlete
- I approach each case strategically
- I realize that we all have different strengths - each of which contributes to a successful outcome
- I prepare vigorously, anticipating many contingencies
- Like athletes, lawyers compete because they want to win.” Outside the office, Rob remains involved as a volunteer in his community Lacrosse program
- He played NCAA Divison 1 lacrosse at Harvard
- He also coached his four children in his favorite sport
- Community Involvement •Double-Goal Coach Award 2020, Regional Winner, Lacrosse, Positive Coaching Alliance •Coach, Bloomington Youth Lacrosse •Volunteer Head Coach, University of Minnesota- Duluth 1993-2011 •Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association North, Board of Directors Accolades •Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America in the area of Litigation-Insurance, 2024-2026 •Awarded the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent (AV is a registered certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies) •Sam Sadtler Award News •Aug 21, 2025 Meagher + Geer congratulates its 23 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026 •Apr 1, 2025 Meagher + Geer Partner Robert Graff re-elected to Management Committee •Aug 15, 2024 Meagher + Geer congratulates its 25 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers Events •Jul 25 - 26, 2021 Federated Challenge: Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Meagher + Geer is a proud sponsor of 2021 The Federated Challenge
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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.
Robert L. Graff is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert L. Graff 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.
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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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