After several consultations with other lawyers around the Twin Cities I chose Mr. Patterson. I will…read moretell you, it was one of the best decisions that I could've made. He offered me a fair price and allowed me to make payments. More important he got the results that we want. He was always more prepared than the opposing attorney. He was aggressive in court and commanded the respect of the judge. I definitely recommend him!

I was the opposing party in a Dakota County family-court matter in which Clarence Patterson III…read morerepresented the other side. He never represented me. This review concerns my direct experience with his courtroom advocacy and written positions. I understand that attorneys must advocate firmly for their clients. But in family court, words can alter a person's life before disputed facts are fully examined. At an August 28, 2025 hearing, the transcript records Mr. Patterson saying that I "love to talk about guns," that my "relationship with guns is concerning," warning that people could be "caught in the crossfire," and later portraying me as someone who "needs a gun to solve his problems." I stated on the record that I hated guns, had never owned one, and would never have one. I found it profoundly disturbing to be portrayed through repeated gun-related language when I was expressly denying any interest in owning a firearm. The same transcript records Mr. Patterson referring to "his bipolar disorder" while denying my concern that mental-health labeling was being used against me. I experienced the combined gun and mental-health framing as stigmatizing and dehumanizing--an effort to turn disputed allegations into a frightening portrait of an armed and mentally unstable person. A separate and extremely serious discrepancy involved Dakota County Crisis. A sworn filing in the case stated that a crisis-team member had contacted counsel and that the entire office had been alerted about me. A Dakota County Crisis supervisor later wrote that she had searched the system and consulted with colleague supervisors, found no record or recollection of such an alert, found no documentation of a duty-to-warn event, and stated that the team does not communicate directly with attorneys. In my view, a discrepancy involving a claimed government warning was too consequential to be left unresolved. It deserved a prompt, transparent, and documented explanation. Mr. Patterson also asked the court not to consider approximately fifty exhibits because he said he had not received them. I am not claiming in this review that the service objection itself constituted misconduct. I am describing the consequence as I experienced it: severe allegations were presented while a substantial body of my responsive evidence was not considered at that hearing. The matter ultimately resolved by stipulation before the scheduled evidentiary hearing. The most severe characterizations were therefore not adjudicated through that scheduled hearing. The litigation nevertheless caused profound personal, financial, and reputational harm. I found Mr. Patterson's approach unnecessarily escalatory, stigmatizing, and damaging. I would not recommend him. Strong advocacy does not require turning another human being into a caricature of mental illness and violence. Family-law attorneys exercise enormous power, and that power should be matched by factual precision, restraint, professional judgment, and accountability.

I had a very positive experience with this firm throughout my Legionnaires' case. Raymond…read moreTrueblood and his team never gave up on me. They remained committed, persistent, and dedicated to getting the best possible outcome. Going through a case like this can be incredibly stressful, but knowing they continued to fight for me and never gave up made a huge difference. I truly appreciate all of their hard work, patience, and determination. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a legal team that will stand by you and keep fighting, no matter how long it takes. Thank you!!!!! They are an unstoppable force.

I can't say enough about David Coyle and his team at Pritzker Hageman and how pleased I am with the…read moreexperience. Everyone was so committed, responsive, friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. They put so much time and energy into my case, I felt like I was their one and only client. They were knowledgeable about cases like mine and navigated through it with ease. I always felt as though they were my partner in this and consulted me through every decision. David was open and upfront about all costs and helpful in my understanding of how cases like this work. He gave his honest opinion and always had my best interests at heart. I've never been through something like this before and am so grateful I had such a knowledgeable, helpful team to support me. I wholeheartedly trust their negotiation skills and knowledge of cases like this. Thank you so much! I give a huge recommendation of David and his team! Sincerely, Kristin Quinn

I had a great experience with this firm. I worked closely with Andy and Paul on my case. They were…read morevery responsive and took their time to listen to my concerns and needs. I was with a different firm that didn't help me in a timely manner, but once I switched over to Keller, Woods & Thompson, they caught up on my case quickly and did a great job advocating for me. I would recommend them to family and friends, and anyone who wants a good team of lawyers to help them.

They told me to expect an email and a packet in the mail and I had to call the next week to remind…read morethem to send them. Paul Thompson told me over the phone that he takes small cases because, even though he won't make money on them, he's developing relationships with people who might refer larger cases to him in the future. Then, when I met in person with him, he said that small cases are "not worth it" and he would only take my case if I was seeking disability, pain and suffering (which I didn't have). He's misinformed about the IME process.

Fay and Associates was very helpful in handling my case after I was as injured by a vehicle that…read moreran a red light and crashed into me. Michael and Paul were both very friendly and accommodating whenever I had questions. They got my medical bills taken care of and a cash settlement so I could stop worrying. Thank you Fay and Associates for resolving this for me!

This law firm has the worst legal services! Worst representation! Worst professional and customer…read moreservices. Very, very disappointed. I do not recommend this law firm. I truly regret my decision to hire Michael Fay as my attorney.

An amazing attorney who is solution and results oriented!…read more He understands how to prioritize and ethically and morally outstanding!

Adam has been my attorney for quite some time. He is thorough and knowledgeable about the divorce…read moreprocess.

Dean was amazing right from the start, he got my case rolling almost instantly. He is very…read morecommitted and knowledgeable. He was there to answer any questions I had and help to get results. There is not anyone else I would pick to represent me other than Dean and his team.

MY VOICE WAS NEVER HEARD!!…read more I listen to 92.5 KQRS daily and have heard many 'Hey Workers' commercials. After hearing 6 different testimonials from clients, I decided to call because I needed help with my Workers Comp claim as the other party's insurance was giving me the run around. I not once received a call or talked to Dean about my case until 30 minutes before my Stipulation. When I answered the phone all I heard was "Ummmm, ummmm, ummmm" for 20 minutes. No "Hello", or "This is Dean", just a bunch of "Ummmm's". My stomach dropped thinking this was the incompetent lawyer representing me on my case. Again, didn't talk to him or discuss what would happen during Mediation when that came up. Was just sent a xeroxed generic copy of what to expect during a mediation. Didn't know what we would be asking for as or how much I should expect in settlement. 30 minutes before the assigned time I again got a call, "Ummmm, ummmm, ummmm" for 15 minutes and then, "I'll call you back, I have to go to the bathroom". Never received that call back and called him 5 minutes before Mediation was supposed to start. "I tried calling you". "No you didn't" was my response. He told me before we started, the only time I actually got to express any concerns or needs, that he would also get me the $4,000 to cover my deductible for surgery. He started out the negotiations at $95,000. Again, my stomach dropped. Just for wage loss alone I was expecting at least $65-70,000, plus the wage loss for the 6 weeks of unpaid work for both of my jobs after I had surgery to recover. Plus I was having partial knee replacement surgery soon, a full knee replacement surgery in 10-15 years once that wore out, and guaranteed arthritis in my knee (Permanent Partial Disability). Not to mention the emotional and mental toll this had on me for the past year and a half (which I know wouldn't and couldn't be paid for). The other side came back at $5,000 for their starting point. I audibly laughed. My lawyer dropped it by $5,000 to $90,000. The other lawyer came back at $6,000. This went back and forth with Dean always dropping by $5,000 and the other lawyer only going up by $1,000. I even at one point asked Dean to stop going down by $5,000 each time if the other side was only going up by $1,000. He said, "that wouldn't be professional if we did that also". It's my money you're throwing away, not yours assclown! I was disgusted when we settled at $31,250 and was told after Dean's fee, I would only be getting $25,000. Not even a third of my lost wages. I emailed Dean twice after Mediation to confirm that in addition to the $25,000, they would also be covering the $4,000 deductible for surgery. No response. Then I got an email to sign the settlement from his secretary. #2 on the checklist of things I was supposed to initial was "Has the Stipulation for Settlement been explained to you by your attorney?" No, no it absolutely hasn't! I emailed his secretary asking if the deductible was being taken care of. She emailed back and said it wasn't. So, now instead of getting $25,000, I was only getting $21,000 because of the deductible that I would now have to cover. Not to mention the deductible I'll have to cover in 10-15 years when I have to have a full knee replacement when this partial wears out. So really, I'm only getting $17,000. And then, because my first surgery was right before my YTD switched over, I am actually having to pay another $4000 deductible for the physical therapy appointments. Plus the 6 weeks of unpaid leave I had for both of my jobs as I went through rehab and recovery which I estimated at about $8,500. So, $17,000-$4,000-$8,500= $4,500. That's what Dean got me, $4,500!!! I emailed Dean and his secretary telling them how unimpressed I was with the whole process and with how my concerns and needs were never met, much less discussed. Dean's email back: "OMG.  A deal is a deal and would likely have received nothing and still owed the deductible if we had gone to trial." That coming from a "professional". What a bottom feeding leech! He did however, put in extra effort when trying to get the other side to pay so he could get his fee. He even threatened the other side that if they didn't pay asap, the deal would be off and he would file a Motion to Compel to include fees and costs. Whatever that meant, I'm sure just more money for him. Awesomeness that he cares more about his payment than he ever did mine. Unless you enjoy a schmuck who's had people blowing smoke up his ass his entire life, take my advice and stay the hell away from Dean and Hey Workers. I guarantee any other lawyer will do you better. (Wish I could give 0 stars)

I will never forget what you have done to make sure I was given a fair trial. You were able to…read moreprove the case beyond any reasonable doubt and we were more than pleased with the outcome. I feel so indebted to you for your hard work. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you did on my behalf. Thanks for prioritizing me as a client and doing everything in your power to help me win my case. Thank you so much Mark was a pleasure!

John not just a financial lawyer, but he's such a soft heart willing to help you with anything…read moreinvolve law. He helped me not just the hardship medical during Covid but also child support, that he's not also specialized in. Such a super good heart lawyer willing to drive an hour to the court to battle for my case and referral his friend lawyer Michele Schobarn. To helped me find justice and believe what is right should be right. They both are one of the honest true hard-working lawyers I ever met in my 34yrs in MN.. i really appreciated both of this lawyer for helping me to believe there is a Miracle. Start my new life and find justice to for me and my son. I truly recommend John to the community. Thank you again for all you do. Trish

John and his paralegal team were very professional to work with. They answered all of my families I…read morequestions in a timely manner and put our worries at ease. Bankruptcy comes with a LOT of emotions and John helped put our concerns to rest. if anybody is in need to file bankruptcy, I highly recommend to reach out to John's team for a consultation!