Firm Profile
Shawn Bartsh
Shawn Bartsh concentrates her practice representing injured persons. She gained national recognition for her work representing families of children who were severely injured or killed by malfunctioning garage door openers. Through her efforts, state and federal legislation was passed mandating safety devices for the openers. She also initiated a national public education campaign on door opener safety. Shawn has been an adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law. She is also very active in civic and community groups, having served as the President of the Highland District Council and the Highland Business Association.
- Author of "Trial Lawyers Guide to The Back and Neck"
- Editor of "Minnesota Cause of Action Manual" - Reference Guide for Attorneys Handing Injury Cases
- Adjunct Professor, William Mitchell College of Law, 2000-.
- Author: "Needed Changes in Jury Instructions for Products Liability Cases," MTLA Magazine, April 1983
- Co-Author, with Dr. Robert Kriel, "Automatic Garage Door Openers: Hazard for Children," PEDIATRICS, American Academy of Pediatrics, Vol. 98, No.4, 1995.
- Frequent guest speaker for continuing education of personal injury attorneys.
- Nationally recognized in the area of product liability.
- 1994 chosen as 1 of 20 lawyers nationwide "Who made a difference" by the YLD of the American Bar Association.
- 2000-2005 chosen "Super Lawyer" by attorneys throughout Minnesota as one of the best attorneys in Minnesota - MN Law & Politics. This honor goes to the top 5% of Minnesota attorneys.
Law School: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1982
College: Luther College, B.S., 1976: Triple Major, Biology, Psychology & Social Work
Professional Membership: Ramsey County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Warren E. Burger Inn of Court
Reported Cases: Cambern v. Sioux Tools, 323 N.W. 2d 795 (Minn. 1982); Bonhiver v. Fugelso et al, 355 N.W. 2d 138 (Minn. 1984); Orthmann v. Aple River Campground, et al, 757 F.2d 909 (7th Cir. 1985); Orthmann v. Aple River Campground, et al, 757 F.2d 119 (8th Cir. 1985); Swagger v. City of Crystal, 379 N.W. 2d 183 (Minn. App. 1985); Paquette v. Honeywell, Inc., 835 F.2d 181 (8th Cir. 1987).
Public Service/Community Involvement: Garage Door Opener Safety Legislation, Garage Door Opener Public Safety Campaign, Ramsey County Guardian Ad Litem Program, Highland District Council, President 1995-1999 Capital Improvement Budget Committee, City of St Paul, Chair, Highland Parking Task Force, Chair, St. Paul Gateway Committee, Chair, Shepard Davern Small Area Plan Task Force; Co-Chair, Shepard Davern Implementation Task Force, Highland Business Association; President 2004, 2005
ADR/ Hearing Panel Experience: American Arbitration Association, Better Business Bureau, 2nd Judicial District Ethics Panel, Ramsey County Fee Arbitration Panel, Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, MSBA, Hennepin County Arbitration Program
