Meet the Attorneys Who Will Work Your Case
Eight attorneys. Every one accountable by name — and every one prepared to take your case to trial if that's what it takes.
At Pattee, Tewksbury & Kerfeld, you will know your attorney before you sign anything. We are a boutique firm by design, which means you work directly with the attorney handling your matter — not a rotating cast of paralegals and associates. The attorneys listed below represent the full team: their names, their practice focus, the states where they are licensed, and the professional backgrounds they bring to every case we accept.
We have been practicing civil litigation in Minneapolis since 1994. The attorneys who built this firm are still here. The attorneys they brought in have stayed. That continuity is not incidental — it is how we operate.
The PTK Legal Team
What Makes Our Attorneys Different from High-Volume Firms
Most personal injury firms in the Twin Cities operate at scale — large caseloads, heavy paralegal involvement, and a settlement-first posture that prioritizes volume over outcomes. We operate differently, and it shows in how our attorneys practice.
Every attorney at PTK handles a defined caseload. That means the attorney you speak with at your first consultation is the attorney who knows your file, returns your calls, and stands beside you at trial if the case goes that far. We do not hand cases off. We do not settle because it is convenient. We prepare every matter as if a jury will decide it — because sometimes they do.
Our attorneys also carry something rare in this market: genuine dual-practice experience. Several members of our team represent both plaintiffs in personal injury matters and corporate clients and insurers in civil defense work. That cross-side experience is not a conflict — it is a competitive advantage. An attorney who has sat at the defense table understands exactly how claims are evaluated, where liability arguments are strongest, and where they are vulnerable. That knowledge shapes how we build cases for the people we represent.
Founded 1994 — over 32 years of continuous civil litigation practice in Minneapolis
Eight attorneys licensed across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota
Direct attorney involvement from intake through resolution or trial
Dual-practice model: plaintiff and defense experience on the same team
Willingness to take cases to trial when settlement does not serve the client
Defense clients include Travelers Insurance, Waste Management, and Coca-Cola
Licensed Where You Are
Our attorneys hold active bar admissions across four states — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota — and handle civil litigation matters throughout each. If you were injured outside the Twin Cities, or if your case involves parties or incidents across state lines, we have the licensure and regional experience to represent you.
You should not have to choose between finding an attorney who knows your state and finding one with the depth and track record to handle a serious injury claim. We offer both.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Attorneys
Who are the attorneys at Pattee, Tewksbury & Kerfeld?
Pattee, Tewksbury & Kerfeld is a boutique civil litigation firm with eight attorneys based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team includes the firm's founding partners and experienced attorneys who practice in personal injury, insurance defense, malpractice, and alternative dispute resolution. Every attorney is listed by name on this page with their practice focus, licensed states, and professional background.
Will I actually work with the attorney listed, or will my case be handled by someone else?
You will work directly with the attorney assigned to your matter. We are a boutique firm, and direct attorney involvement is how we operate. Your attorney will know your file, be reachable when you have questions, and represent you through resolution — whether that means a negotiated settlement or a trial.
Are your attorneys licensed in states other than Minnesota?
Yes. Our attorneys hold active bar admissions in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota. We handle civil litigation matters throughout all four states and regularly represent clients whose cases involve incidents or parties across state lines.
What does it mean that your attorneys practice on both the plaintiff and defense sides?
Several of our attorneys represent injured individuals in personal injury matters and also serve as defense counsel for corporate clients and insurance carriers. This dual-practice experience gives our attorneys a concrete understanding of how claims are evaluated from the defense side — knowledge that directly strengthens how we build and argue cases for plaintiffs.
How long have the attorneys at PTK been practicing?
The firm was founded in 1994, and our founding partners have practiced civil litigation in Minneapolis for over 30 years. Our full team brings a range of experience across personal injury, insurance defense, malpractice, and alternative dispute resolution — with specific years of practice listed in each attorney's profile above.
Ready to Talk to an Attorney?
We offer free case evaluations for personal injury matters. Call us, or submit a brief description of your situation and we will route your inquiry to the right attorney.