Minneapolis civil litigation firm takes on new talent, experiencing 'steady, measured growth'

Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 15, 2014) – Leaders of one of Minnesota’s top civil litigation firms, the Minneapolis law firm of O’Meara, Leer, Wagner and Kohl, are today announcing another new hire as they continue to enrich and advance the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group. Attorney Christopher Yoshimura-Rank is joining the firm, bringing the number of attorneys in this area to 15. “Chris comes at the perfect time, as we are experiencing steady, measured growth in our workers’ compensation area,” said Mary Kohl, who was named head of the firm’s workers’ compensation practice group last January. “We plan for the long-term and Chris is already a very important member of our group.” Since its founding 40 years ago, the firm of O’Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl has gained a national reputation for its enviable track record in many practice areas including insurance coverage, education, and professional and pharmaceutical malpractice litigation.

Yoshimura-Rank is a young attorney, and Kohl says he has already become known for his professional demeanor, quality work and great work ethic. “He also has experience in the areas that really matter—client contact, preparing and appearing in court, handling all phases of representation. “He values long term relationships, which will directly benefit the clients we work with in our workers’ compensation practice group,” Kohl said. “We feel this is going to be a win-win all the way around.” Managing Shareholder Shamus O’Meara agrees. “Chris Yoshimura-Rank will help us to continue to provide excellent legal service with the highest degree of professionalism on behalf of our clients,” he said.

“My work experience on the plaintiff side has prepared me to understand the complexities of workers’ compensation claims from a perspective which will benefit our employer and insurance clients,” Christopher Yoshimura-Rank said. “I come on board offering a unique perspective.”

Christopher Yoshimura-Rank, Attorney—Since the spring of 2013, Chris Yoshimura-Rank has served as an associate attorney at a Twin Cities law firm, preparing workers’ compensation claims for all phases of litigation, representing clients and maintaining the firm’s workers’ compensation caseload. In May 2013, he graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, and served as a certified student attorney for a Roseville firm. At Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, he made the college’s Dean’s List and served as captain of the Gustavus Rugby Club.


About O’Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl, P.A.
Since its founding in 1973, O’Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl, P.A. has achieved a strong national reputation for trial success and its handling of high profile legal matters, and has a deep tradition of community involvement. Based in Minneapolis, the firm of 60 employees and 24 attorneys serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses, local governments and insurance companies. The firm is listed in Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys, The Insurance Bar, and by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. with the highest rating for professional legal ability and faithful adherence to ethical standards, professional reliability and diligence. For more information, call 952-806-0438 or go to: www.olwklaw.com. 

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