Walsh & Gaertner, P.A.

Attorney Gregory J. Walsh

In his career as a civil trial lawyer Greg has tried over 30 jury/bench trials, handled hundreds of arbitrations and resolved even more cases through mediation. A creative and inquisitive mind combined with a naturally competitive spirt propelled Greg to be named a Super Lawyer by his peers in the legal community after only his third year in practice (https://profiles.superlawyers.com/minnesota/st-paul/lawyer/gregory-j-walsh/883958a2-0a85-4040-a873-7cc1fdf852c5.html). Greg has continued to maintain the Super Lawyer recognition over the course of his career. In 2006 Greg gained membership into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (https://www.milliondollaradvocates.com/) for his work on behalf of a teenager who was significantly injured in an automobile collision. Of all the accolades and awards Greg has received over the years he is most proud of Walsh & Gaertner being named “Best Law Firm in St. Paul in 2017.” This is a testament to the hard work, dedication and passion the attorneys and staff at Walsh & Gaertner bring to the office each and every day.

Greg was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar Association and the United States District Court of Minnesota in 1999. He obtained his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, now Mitchell-Hamline School of Law (https://mitchellhamline.edu/) and received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in 1990 (https://www.stthomas.edu/)

Attorney Mark Gaertner

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota
• Wisconsin
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota

Education:

• William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
  • J.D.
• Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • B.S.
  • Major: Accounting

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Minnesota Association for Justice, Member
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
• American Association for Justice, Member
• Ramsey County Bar Association, Member
• American Arbitration Association, Panel of Arbitrators

Attorney Clifford J. Knippel

With over 43 years of legal experience, Cliff is dedicated to utilizing his wealth of knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome for each of his clients. His record of success speaks volumes. He has won large settlements for clients in medical malpractice, product liability and automobile negligence cases in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

He won the first ever medical malpractice case against the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In separate, successfully concluded litigation, he helped make anesthesia machines safer for patients. A true pioneer in his practice area, Cliff’s professionalism, diligence and positivity ensure his clients feel informed and cared for throughout the duration of their case.

Attorney John Thomas Siegler

Mr. Siegler has a nationwide practice in the areas of civil litigation and collections. He is admitted in Minnesota, New York, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Siegler is also admitted in the Supreme Court of the United States as well as  the Federal  Appellate Courts in the United States and  has argued cases in the 3rd and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

For over 25 years, John has been helping corporations and commercial entities maximize their account receivable recoveries and reduce litigation exposure. The importance of understanding a client’s business  its performance in commerce and adjusts to aide efficiency and growth in the future is central to the expertise he brings to commercial litigation and collections.