2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Jan M. Gunderson

Jan Gunderson

Bassford Remele, P.A.
33 South 6th Street, Suite 3800
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3707

Minneapolis

Minnesota (MN)

Contact Contact Jan M. Gunderson
T: 612-376-1657
F: 612-746-1257

Visit: www.bassford.com
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation Defense (100%)

Civil Litigation Defense

Profile

Jan Gunderson has tried more than 30 jury trials in personal injury defense, no-fault and insurance coverage, sexual harassment/abuse, employment, child care negligence, and premises liability.  She represents non-profits, government entities, corporations, and individuals in state and federal courts and in arbitration forums including AAA and NASD.

Ms. Gunderson received her law degree from Hamline University School of Law, where she was on the Hamline Law Review, Midwest Moot Court Team, and worked as a legal writing/research instructor.  Since graduation, Ms. Gunderson has served as chair of the Alumni Board and has been recognized by HUSL as a Distinguished Alumna for her ethical leadership and service.  She is a member of the National Board and a past president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an international group of accomplished trial attorneys that promotes law as a profession and the right to civil trial by jury.

Ms. Gunderson is active in pro bono legal work for the Tubman Family Alliance (f/k/a Chrysalis Center for Women).  She was named a “Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law & Politics in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 and was selected by her peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Minnesota and the Best Lawyers in America.

Selected To

Minnesota Super Lawyers 2011
Minnesota Super Lawyers 2010
Minnesota Super Lawyers 2009
Minnesota Super Lawyers 2007
Minnesota Super Lawyers 2006
Minnesota Super Lawyers 2005

Historical data is only available from 2003

About Jan Gunderson

Admitted: 1986, Minnesota

Professional Webpage: www.bassford.com/Attorney-detail.php5?id=12

Honors and Awards:

  • Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2005 - 2011, Best Lawyers in America, 2007 - 2011, Distinguished Alumna, Hamline University School of Law

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Minnesota, 1986U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1986, American Arbitration Association, American Board of Trial Lawyers (National Board Member, 2009-2010; President, Minnesota Chapter, 2006), American Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Women Lawyers

Pro bono/Community Service:

  • Hamline University School of LawChair, Alumni Board, Metropolitan Economic Development Association, Chrysalis Center for Women, International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of the College of St. Catherine

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Special Verdict Forms and Jury Instructions, Chapter 19 Update, Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Deskbook, Minnesota State Bar Association, 4th Ed., 2009 and 2010 (Co-Author with J.R. Mulder)

Representative Clients:

  • American Family Insurance, Metropolitan Council

Educational Background:

  • Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, J.D., 1986, Honors: Cum Laude, Hamline Law Review College of St. Benedict, Collegeville, Minnesota, B.A., 1980, Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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