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Katherine A. Brown Holmen

Katherine grew up in Minnesota and has lived there for most of her life. She graduated from law school and passed the Minnesota Bar Examination by the age of 24. She has worked exclusively as a personal injury lawyer in Minnesota for the last 30 years. She has been successful in recovering millions of dollars for her clients. She was recently honored as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Minnesota by the exclusive National Trial Lawyers organization.

THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ANNOUNCES THE SELECTION OF KATHERINE BROWN-HOLMEN
AS AN NTL – CIVIL PLAINTIFF – TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYER IN MINNESOTA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Katherine Brown-Holmen of Dudley and Smith, P.A. in Mendota Heights has been selected as an NTL – Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Minnesota.

This honor is given to only the top 100 attorneys in each state or region for their superior skills, qualifications, and results as criminal defense or civil plaintiff lawyers.
Membership into The National Trial Lawyers provides recognition to these distinguished attorneys, and provides essential legal news, information, networking, and continuing education to trial lawyers across the United States.

The National Trial Lawyers congratulates Ms. Brown-Holmen for demonstrating superior qualifications, leadership skills, knowledge, and success. By combining resources, power, and influence, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is dedicated to preserving and defending justice for all.

To learn more about The National Trial Lawyers, please visit: http://thenationaltriallawyers.org/.

    Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Minnesota

1800 Injured St. Paul Car Accident Badge

1800 Injured St. Paul Personal Injury Badge

RESULTS

1.5 million for an individual who suffered electrical burns when a powerline made contact with her body.

$500,000 recovered for an individual injured when a semi-tractor trailer slammed into the rear-end of his vehicle.

$400,000 for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.

$327,000 for the death of a 91 year old driver in a MVA.

$300,000 for a driver injured when a farm tractor pulled out in front of her vehicle.

$290,000 for a student injured in a parking lot during after school activitiy.

$262,500 for the death of an individual when emergency help was delayed.

$250,000 for a woman injured in a car crash.

$250,000 for the death of an individual under the care of a PCA.

$250,000 for a teenage girl injured in a car crash.

$230,000 for a couple injured in a car crash.   

$225,000 for the death of an individual covered by the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act. 

$215,000 for the death of an individual who stopped on the side of the road, exited her vehicle and was hit by a vehicle passing by.

$187,500 for a victim of assault at a hotel.

$175,000 for a individual hurt when a dog ran out in front of her bicycle.

$125,000 for an individual hurt when an employee at a grocery store opened a door and knocked him down.

A confidental settlement related to a death in a nursing home related to COVID.

$95,000 for an individual who slipped and fell in the shower at a hotel.

Katherine grew up in Minnesota and has lived there for most of her life. She graduated from law school and passed the Minnesota Bar Examination by the age of 24. She has worked exclusively as a personal injury lawyer in Minnesota for the last 30 years. She has been successful in recovering millions of dollars for her clients. She was recently honored as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Minnesota by the exclusive National Trial Lawyers organization.

Katherine works hard to maximize recovery for her clients. She represents clients who have been injured, or family members of those killed, in car crashes, injured by slip and falls, dog attacks, boating and snowmobile crashes, downed powerlines, sexual abuse victims and other people injured by the wrongful acts of others. She is a strong advocate for people who have suffered injuries because of another person’s negligence and is always keen to fight for justice on their behalf.

Katherine also acts as a Conciliation Court Referee in both Ramsey and Dakota Counties. She has been an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association for many years. Katherine was a member of the Ramsey County Ethics Committee for 6 years. Thereafter, she was appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the Board of Professional Responsibility, an organization that is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Minnesota lawyer discipline system.

Outside of the office she is an active community worker, volunteering at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, working as a Certified U.S.A. Gymnastic Trampoline and Tumbling Judge, and a volunteer mentor to law students at the University of St. Thomas–School of Law.

Katherine’s undergraduate degree is in psychology, and she finds that her background helps her understand the psychological aspects that accident victims face.

Katherine is available to meet clients throughout Minnesota. She has offices in Mendota Heights, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Blaine, Bloomington, Burnsville, White Bear Lake, Woodbury and Eagan. She also meets clients at their home or in the hospital upon request. Phone: 651-291-1717.

Bar Admissions:

  • 1993 Minnesota State Court
  • 1995 Federal District Court – District of Minnesota
  • 1998 Federal District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
  • 2005 Rule 114 Qualified Neutral

Education:

  • 1990 College of St. Benedict, B.A.
  • 1993 University of North Dakota–School of Law, J.D.
  • Past and Present Professional Associations, Activities and

Memberships:

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Ramsey County Conciliation Court Referee
  • Ramsey County Ethics Committee
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers Association
  • American Arbitration Association Arbitrator
  • Ramsey County Bar Association
  • Volunteer – Mentor University of St. Thomas–School of Law
  • Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity – Past President and Secretary
  • Law Women’s Caucus
  • University of North Dakota Law Review
  • Legal Aid Association
  • Ramsey County Bench and Bar Benefit
  • Ramsey County Bar Association Golf Tournament
  • V.I.T.A – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
  • Volunteer Attorney for “Law Line 11” on KARE 11 News

Past and Present Community Activities:

  • Volunteer Facilitator – Dakota County Community Corrections
  • Restorative Justice Program
  • Volunteer at the Dakota County Crisis Nursery
  • Volunteer Child Care Assistance at Mary Shelter
  • Yearly Contributor to the Ramsey County Bar Foundation
  • Yearly Participant in “Santa Anonymous” Program
  • Contributor to Neighborhood House Charitable Organization
  • Volunteer at St. John Neumann Catholic Church
  • Girls Scout Council of St. Croix Valley – Leader
  • Volunteer Chaperone at County Garden Nursery School
  • Frequent donator to the Lupus Foundation and Disabled American Veterans
  • U.S.A. Gymnastics Certified Trampoline and Tumbling Judge

Notable Cases:

  • Nesbit v. Arellano, 2015 WL 1401647 (Minn. App. 2015)
  • Cayo v. Precision, Inc., et al., No. WC13-5586 (January 3, 2014)
  • Tourville v. HealthEast Corporate Services, 655 N.W.2d 802 (Minn. 2003)
  • Lou v. Chang, 2001 WL 1223167 (Minn. App. 2001)
  • Lee v. Lake Area Bank, 2000 WL 1376440 (Minn. App. 2000)
    Spinks v. Ecowater Sys., 2005 WL 437511 (Minn. Work. Comp. Ct. App. 2005)
  • Drevecky, v. Wolkerstorfer Co. and State Fund Mutual Ins. Co., 2003 WL 22523606 (Minn. Work. Comp. Ct. App. 2003)

Phone: 651-291-1717