James W. Reichert

With over 30 years of practicing law, Reichert is also a professor, involved community member, and a dad. Get to know him below!

 

Attorney

James Reichert is a civil litigator, mediator, and arbitrator with a wealth of experience advocating for clients' rights and securing fair compensation. He services MN and WI and has handled cases all over the continental US and Hawaii. James Reichert is admitted in MN and WI state and federal courts including the US Supreme Court. Committed to justice, Reichert has earned a reputation for providing compassionate representation and achieving favorable outcomes for those injured in accidents.

See more detailed accolades below.

Adjunct Professor

Currently, James is an Adjunct and Affiliated Professor at Mitchell-Hamline College of Law. Reichert has taught seminars for other litigators and has trained associate attorneys and paralegals. He is also an instructor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Teaching Profile: Torts: The Common Law Process

Family Member

Meet our remarkable local lawyer, a proud dad of four grown kids, who cherishes his role as a loving father and embraces the joys of parenthood. With a family that extends to numerous grandchildren and lots of dogs, his passion for being a dad reflects in his compassionate approach to serving clients with care and understanding.

Accolades Over Career

  • • William Mitchell College of Law: Juris Doctorate

    • St. Cloud State University: B.A.-Political Science & English, with honors

    • Minnesota C.L.E.: Certified Civil Arbitration Skills Training

    • Hamline University: Certified Civil Mediation Training

  • • Minnesota State Bar Association

    • State Bar of Wisconsin

    • Minnesota Association for Justice

    • American Bar Association

    • American Association for Justice

  • Civil Litigation:

    • Personal Injury

    • Automobile Negligence

    • Insurance Coverage and Exclusions

    • Premises Liability

    • Products Liability

    • Medical Malpractice

    • Wrongful Death

    • Dangerous Animals

    • Dram Shop

    • Business-Formation

    • Disputes

    • Business Torts and Succession

    • Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate

    Alternative Dispute Resolution:

    • Certified in all forms of Rule 114 practice advocate

  • • State of Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court

    • State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Supreme Court

    • United States District Court, District of Minnesota

    • United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit

    • United States District Court, Districts of Wisconsin

    • United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit (inactive)

    • United State Supreme Court

    • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Tribal Court

    • Minnesota Rules of General Practice, Rule 114, Qualified Neutral

  • • Reichert Law Offices: Attorney/Owner

    • American Arbitration Association – Statewide Arbitrator

    • Reichert Mediation Services

    • Minnesota Supreme Court Civil Rules Advisory Committee

    • Minnesota Supreme Court No-Fault Standing Committee

    • Associate Attorney, Elfelt & Associates

    • Law Clerk for Civil Litigator, Gary LaFleur

    • Legal Research Assistant, William Mitchell College of Law

  • • Guest Speaker on Law & Courts: K-12 & Community College Paralegal Studies

    • Asian Outdoor Heritage: Officer, Board of Directors, Advisor

    • Osseo United Methodist Church: Trust Committee

    • Big Lake Association-Water quality and fishery

    • Boy Scouts of America: Leader & Merit Badge Counselor (Law, Leadership in the Community, Leadership in the Nation)

    • Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Capital Sportsman’s Chapter: Officer, Board of Directors, Advisor

    • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources:

    o Instructor Youth and Adult Firearms Safety

    o Instructor Youth and Adult Bow Safety

    o Instructor Youth and Adult Snowmobile Safety

    o Instructor Youth and Adult All-Terrain Vehicle

    o Youth Mentor

    o Annual DNR RoundTable Shareholder

Recognitions

2002

Lao Family Community of MN, Inc. Certificate of Appreciation

In recognition of outstanding contribution and dedication for excellent networking.

2007 -2009

MDHA Capitol Sportsmen Chapter

Vice President, Recognition of Outstanding Leadership

2013

Lisa Pham Pheeb Certificate of Appreciation

In recognition of continued support and contributions to the growth of LPP.

2023

Super Lawyers of Minnesota

Select peer designation, professional achievements in legal practice and other cogent factors awarded to only a select few. See full profile.