State vs. Federal Criminal Charges: What’s the Difference? Most criminal cases are prosecuted in state court, but some offenses can be charged in federal court. In certain situations, the same conduct can even lead to both state and federal criminal charges. Understanding the difference between state and federal jurisdiction is [...]
Patrick Cotter Selected to Super Lawyers Top 100 Patrick Cotter — Super Lawyers Top 100 Minnesota in 2026 Attorney Patrick Cotter, founding partner of Sieben & Cotter Trial Lawyers PLLC, is honored to be named among the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers® for 2026, marking his eleventh consecutive year [...]
Tom Sieben Selected to Super Lawyers Top 100 Tom Sieben — Super Lawyers Top 100 Minnesota in 2026 Attorney Tom Sieben, founding partner of Sieben & Cotter Trial Lawyers PLLC, is honored to be named among the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers® for 2026. As a third-generation lawyer, Tom [...]
Tom Sieben, Patrick Cotter Recognized by Super Lawyers 2026 Tom Sieben and Patrick Cotter, founding partners of Sieben & Cotter, PLLC, have earned recognition from Super Lawyers® again in 2026. Both are honored for their outstanding criminal defense work, marking the thirteenth consecutive year they’ve received the distinction. The Super Lawyers rating service celebrates attorneys [...]
Federal Healthcare and Provider-Fraud Enforcement Is Increasing in Minnesota Recent federal and state announcements show heightened scrutiny of Minnesota businesses and organizations that receive Medicaid or other government-program funds. In Minnesota, recent investigations have targeted autism-service providers, housing-stabilization organizations, childcare centers, home- and community-based service providers, and organizations participating in [...]
Public Assistance Fraud by a Benefit Recipient in Minnesota Public assistance fraud is a serious criminal allegation in Minnesota, and enforcement is ramping up. If you are accused of wrongfully receiving public benefits, you should take the matter seriously from the beginning. A public assistance fraud case can lead to [...]
Public Assistance Fraud by a Business or Organization in Minnesota In Minnesota, when a business, nonprofit, vendor, provider, or other organization wrongfully receives public funds, the individuals involved can face serious criminal charges and other consequences. Medicaid providers are frequent targets, but these cases may also involve programs funded through [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Freight Brokers Can Be Liable for Personal Injuries Resulting from Trucking Accidents On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that freight brokers can be sued for negligently hiring unsafe trucking companies. Here’s what happened and what the [...]
How Medical Records Are Handled in Personal Injury Cases Medical records are one of the most important pieces of evidence in a personal injury case. They answer the core questions your case depends on: What injuries did you have, when did symptoms start, what treatment did you need, and how [...]
How Preexisting Conditions Affect Personal Injury Claims in Minnesota Many people assume they cannot pursue a personal injury claim if they had a medical condition before the accident. This is a common misconception. The law recognizes that not everyone is fully healthy and able-bodied before an accident occurs, and the [...]
What if I was injured in a hit-and-run? Hit-and-Run accidents in Minnesota and how uninsured motorist claims really work. Being injured in a hit-and-run accident is frightening and overwhelming. When the other driver leaves the scene, you are left with medical bills, missed work, and uncertainty about who will pay. [...]
Challenging Criminal Restitution in Minnesota: What Defendants Need to Know If you are convicted of a crime in Minnesota, the court may order you to pay restitution—money meant to compensate an alleged victim for financial losses caused by a crime. But restitution is not automatic, and recent court decisions make clear [...]
What happens if I miss my court date in Minnesota? If you miss a court date in a criminal case in Minnesota, the judge will usually issue a bench warrant for your arrest. That means law enforcement can take you into custody at any time until the warrant is cleared, [...]
What Damages Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Case? If you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to help you recover physically, financially, and emotionally. While every case is different, most personal injury claims involve several categories of damages that fall into two main [...]
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Action in Minnesota? When a family loses a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, one of the first legal questions that comes up is: Who is actually allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit? Unlike some states where any close family member can [...]
