Atty. Tom Weidner
Tom is a shareholder at Eckberg Lammers and the lead attorney of our Personal Injury and Wrongful Death practice. A highly-skilled negotiator and litigator with more than 27 years’ experience in the field, Tom aggressively, yet compassionately seeks justice for individuals and families reeling from serious injury or death resulting from the negligence of others.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Stillwater, MN · 36+ Years Experience
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About Tom Weidner at a Glance
Tom Weidner is a Shareholder based in Stillwater, Minnesota, practicing at Eckberg Lammers P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Minnesota Wisconsin U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Cour (1990). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Augsburg College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Stillwater, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tom Weidner
- Tom is a shareholder at Eckberg Lammers and the lead attorney of our Personal Injury and Wrongful Death practice
- A highly-skilled negotiator and litigator with more than 27 years’ experience in the field, Tom aggressively, yet compassionately seeks justice for individuals and families reeling from serious injury or death resulting from the negligence of others
- Tom has successfully represented thousands of clients, obtaining millions of dollars in compensation, in all areas of personal injury, including: Auto accidents, Medical malpractice, Product defects & liability, Burns, SCUBA accidents, Assault, Workplace injuries, Bicycle injuries, Wrongful death and Animal attacks
- Based on his many years of experience, Tom understands that dealing with the physical and emotional pain of serious injury or the death of a loved one can be debilitating
- When that pain is compounded by loss of income, significant medical bills or funeral expenses, many are left completely devastated and have no idea how to move forward
- This is what compels Tom to do what he does
- He believes no one who has been the victim of someone else’s negligence or criminal activity should be forced to face financial crisis and an uncertain future
- His representation style reflects that
- He aggressively takes on insurance companies, large corporations and any other responsible parties to fight for the justice and compensation his clients deserve
- all with a level of compassion and personal service that helps his clients focus on healing and recovery
- Tom has also served as a criminal prosecutor for cities throughout Minnesota
- Today, he is the firm’s supervising attorney and main client service contact for the criminal prosecution team within our Municipal Law practice
- Tom lives in Stillwater, MN with his wife
- He has two grown children and is active in the community
Practice Areas Explained
Tom Weidner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Weidner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Stillwater.
Wrongful Death in Stillwater
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Personal Injury in Stillwater
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Stillwater
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 Stillwater 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.
Stillwater Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Stillwater-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 Stillwater Choose Tom Weidner
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 Tom Weidner's practice in the field of wrongful death and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tom Weidner brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death and personal injury, Tom Weidner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Stillwater
A Stillwater-based practice means Tom Weidner 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 Tom Weidner Handles in Stillwater
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