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Michael G. Schultz

Michael G. Schultz
Michael Schultz is a founding partner of the law firm of Sommerer & Schultz, PLLC.  Michael is an experienced litigator, representing individuals throughout Minnesota with work, automobile, and other injuries.  Michael  is an educator and a frequent lecturer in the areas of Minnesota Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury.  Michael's clients are from all walks of life, from migrant workers to professional athletes including such Minnesota Vikings favorites as Chuck Foreman, Mike Morris, NFL Hall of Fame Players Paul Krause and Randall McDaniel.  Michael has a reputation among attorneys and clients alike as a tireless advocate.  He has been voted a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics.

Education:
William Mitchell College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1986
Macalester College, B.A. History, 1982

Bar Admissions:
Minnesota State Court

Practice Areas:
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Wrongful Death
Social Security Disability

Professional Memberships:
Hennepin County Bar Association
Minnesota Association for Justice
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Arbitration Association

Reported Cases:
Correa v. Waymouth Farms, Inc., 664 N.W. 2d 324 (Minn. 2003);
Engman v. Metalcote Grease and Oil, 48 WCD. 327 (February 26, 1993);
Maxfield v. Stremel Mfg. Co., slip op, at 5, 7 (W.C.C.A. Jan. 6, 1999);
Winter v. Douglas Co. Hospital, slip op, (W.C.C.A October 23, 2002.

Publications:
CLE-Introduction to MN Workers' Compensation 1999 - 2009;
2008 MN Workers' Compensation Institute "Contacting the Treating Doctor and The Employee's Prospective";
MN Assoc. for Justice 2008 Workers' Compensation Subrogation;

Co-Chair:
MN CLE 2005 Workers' Compensation Institute;
MN CLE 2003 Workers' Compensation Institute, "Undocumented Workers' and the Employee's Prospective";
MN CLE 2009 Workers' Compensation Institute, "What Workers' Compensation Attorneys need to know about Probate and Trust Law".