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| Full Name |
Robert J. King |
| Email |
bob@lommen.com |
| Phone |
612-336-9348 |
| Fax |
612-339-8064 |
| Vcard |
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| Profile |
Bob King has represented personal injury and wrongful death victims and their families for over 25 years in state and federal courts throughout the region. His practice focuses on medical malpractice and product liability and industrial accidents. He also has considerable experience in railroad and aviation cases, car accidents, and all variety of other types of personal injury claims. A significant portion of his work comes on referral from other attorneys. Mr. King is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and is a “Leading Minnesota Attorney” and a “Super Lawyer” as selected by Minnesota Law and Politics. Mr. King is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist both nationally and in Minnesota. Mr. King is a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, organizations in which membership is by invitation only, and is active in numerous professional and community organizations. Mr. King is a frequent lecturer in the areas of medical negligence, products liability, and trial practice. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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| Bar Admissions |
Minnesota, 1980
Wisconsin, 2003
North Dakota, 2008
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit, 1983
U.S. Supreme Court, 1994
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| Representative Cases |
Wohlfeil v. Murray Machinery, 344 N.W.2d 869 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984)
Huver v. Opatz, 372 N.W.2d 95 (Minn. Ct. App. 1985)
Huver v. Opatz, 392 N.W.2d 237 (Minn. 1986)
Carstens v. Mayers, Inc., 574 N.W.2d 733 (Minn. Ct. App. 1998)
Westbrock v. Marshalltown Mfg. Co., 473 N.W.2d 352 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991)
Bielke v. Regents of the University of Minnesota, 2003 WL 2234892 (Minn. Ct. App. 2003)
Olmanson v. Le Sueur County, 673 N.W.2d 506 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004)
Beaudoin v. South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, 676 N.W.2d 103 (N.D. 2004)
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| Classes or Lectures |
Comparative Fault Quagmire - Settlements and Releases Common Carrier’s Liability, Legislative update, Demonstrative Evidence, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, 1982 - 1991
Products Liability - Liability Theories, Products Liability-A Mock Trial (cross-examining the corporate representative), Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Products Liability - Discovery, Trial & Settlement, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Products Liability - A Focus on Expert Witnesses, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Products Liability - The Anatomy of a Products Liability Case, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Insurance Litigation - Bad Faith Claims, Plaintiff’s Perspective, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Preparing the Personal Injury Case - Case Theory Development, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Products Liability Law in Minnesota, Minnesota Institute for Legal education
Demonstrative Evidence, Basic Skills Series - Courtroom Practice, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Chronic Pain Syndrome, Drug & Medical Devises, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Medical Malpractice, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education
Proving Personal Injury Damages - Future Damages, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education
Products Liability - Handling the Plaintiff’s Case, William Mitchell College of Law
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Claims, Steel County Bar Association
Medical Negligence Litigation, Minneapolis Community Television
Asbestos and other Environmental Diseases - Legal Basis of Liability, University of Minnesota Medical School
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| Membership |
Blaisdell YMCA - Member, Board of Directors, 1985 - 1991
Blaisdell YMCA - President, 1987 - 1989
Blaisdell YMCA - Chair, Campaign Committee, 1993 - 1995
Fund for the Legal Aid Society - Member, Board of Directors, 1993 - Present
Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota - Member; Board Member; Dean, 2005
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors
Leaders Forum Member of ATLA
International Society of Barristers, Fellow
American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate
Hennepin County, Minnesota State, American and Federal Bar Associations
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| Office Location |
Minneapolis |
| Areas of Practice |
Aviation Accidents
Bad Faith
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Complex Litigation
Defamation & Privacy
Medical Malpractice
Medical Products & Devices
Motor Vehicle Accidents & Injuries
Personal Injury Litigation
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Professional Malpractice
Railroad Law
Trial Practice
Wrongful Death |
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