Bob Falsani
Since 1973 Bob Falsani has represented injured people in various types of litigation, including trials, arbitrations, settlements, mediations, workers' compensation matters, administrative hearings, social security disability hearings, and appeals in those areas.
Bob has represented people in work injuries, car accident, slip and fall, product liability, liquor liability, and social security disability cases.
Bob is a frequent lecturer at various seminars, primarily in the areas of workers' compensation and personal injury. He has authored numerous articles and chapters in seminar materials in these subjects. Bob is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Contact Information
Robert C. Falsani | Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer | 1200 Alworth Building 306 | West Superior Street | Duluth, MN 55802-1800
Phone: (218) 723-1990 | Toll Free: 1-800-723-2048 | Fax: (218) 723-1931
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Current Employment Position
Founding Partner
Areas Of Practice
Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation
Certifications/Specialties
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 1973
Wisconsin, 1996
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1973
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1992
Education
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1973 J.D.
Colby College, Waterville, ME, USA, 1970 B.A.
Honors and Awards
AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (highest rating)
Minnesota Super Lawyer, 1995 to present (as selected by peer polling pursuant to Minnesota Lawyer survey)
Top 100 Lawyer, Twin Cities Business Monthly (selected from all lawyers in Minnesota-about 17,000)
Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyer 2005 (as selected by peer polling pursuant to Minnesota Lawyer survey)
The Best Lawyers in America, 1995 to 2006
Leading Minnesota Attorney, 1996 to present (as selected by Minnesota Consumer Guidebook to Law & Leading Lawyers)
American Board of Trial Advocacy, 2005 (invitation only selected group of trial lawyers dedicated to preserving the jury system)
Editor, Law and Policy in International Business, 1972-73 (the international law review at Georgetown-selected based on academic rank)
In 2009 Bob Falsani won the prestigious "Lifetime Acheivement Award" from the MInnesota Association of Justice. It has been awarded only about 15 times in the 50+ years of the organization.
In 2009, he was again named a Super lawyer in Workers comp and have been so named every year since 1995. He was also was named a top 40 Super lawyer in WC for 2009 and had been previously. He was peer selected for Best Lawyers in America again in 2009 and have been selected each year since 1995. He has lectured to trial lawyer groups recently regarding Dramshop liability, slip/trip and fall cases, workers comp surgery/medical litigation, and civil trial tactics.
Professional Associations and Memberships
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, 1976 to present
Board of Governors, Workers' Compensation Committee Co-Chairperson, 1994 to present.
Duluth Trial Lawyers Association, 1982 - 1983 President
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Minnesota State Bar Association
11th District Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Latest News
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We are pleased to announce that Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer received recognition in the 2011 - 2012 U.S.News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. These rankings are defined by practice area, both nationally and by metropolitan areas. Read More
Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer sponsored the second annual Women's Herstory Luncheon held by PAVSA on March 31, 2011 at Northland Country Club in Duluth. PAVSA is a Duluth organization based on supporting, educating, and advocating for the elimination of sexual violence.
Volunteer Attorney of the Year for 2011Jim Balmer was named Volunteer Attorney of the Year for 2011, following Bill Thompson's and Sean Quinn's receipt of the same award for 2009 and 2010, respectively. Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer was also named Volunteer Law Firm of the year for 2011. These awards are issued by the Northeastern Minnesota Volunteer Attorney Program as a result of the free legal work provided to those in need in the community.