Our Legal Team

Knowledge. Experience. Expertise.

Dean SalitaDean is the chair of the Minnesota Association for Justice Workers’ Compensation Division and the Occupational Exposure section of the national Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group.Dean has testified at the Minnesota Workers’ Compensati… — **Dean Salita**
Dean is the chair of the Minnesota Association for Justice Workers’ Compensation Division and the Occupational Exposure section of the national Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group.
Dean has testified at the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council and is active in legislative issues that affect firefighters. He is a frequent lecturer to other attorneys in continuing legal education seminars.
For more information check out Dean’s extended **bio**.

Doug SchmidtDoug has over 40 years of experience practicing law. He as lectured at the University of Minnesota Law School and the Hamline-Mitchell Law School, as well as Gustavus Adolphus College and Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is a frequent lecturer at Continued Education seminars for both lawyers and medical professionals.Check out Doug’s extended bio. — **Doug Schmidt**
Doug has over 40 years of experience practicing law. He as lectured at the University of Minnesota Law School and the Hamline-Mitchell Law School, as well as Gustavus Adolphus College and Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is a frequent lecturer at Continued Education seminars for both lawyers and medical professionals.
Check out Doug’s extended **bio**.

Josh LaabsJosh is a frequent continuing education presenter for other attorneys at the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Center and Minnesota Association for Justice.Josh’s commitment to service to his community shines through in his fierce repre… — **Josh Laabs**
Josh is a frequent continuing education presenter for other attorneys at the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Center and Minnesota Association for Justice.
Josh’s commitment to service to his community shines through in his fierce representation of his clients and his non-profit work at Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited and Pier 22 Fishing
For more information check out Josh’s extended **bio**.

Stephanie SchommerStephanie has been recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer. She is a member of the Minnesota Association of Justice (formerly Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association), Minnesota State Bar Association and the American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association).Stephanie is an experienced attorney, including wrongful death litigation. She balances aggressive representation with insurance companies along with empathy towards her clients and their families.For more information check out Stephanie’s extended bio — **Stephanie Schommer**
Stephanie has been recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer. She is a member of the Minnesota Association of Justice (formerly Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association), Minnesota State Bar Association and the American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association).
Stephanie is an experienced attorney, including wrongful death litigation. She balances aggressive representation with insurance companies along with empathy towards her clients and their families.
For more information check out Stephanie’s extended **bio**

Mary Beth Boyce

Mary Beth practices in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and PERA/healthcare continuation law. Mary Beth worked with Dean on the legislation that created the COVID-19 Frontline worker presumption.

Mary Beth has argued before the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals, Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Courts. She has been a speaker at Occupational Medicine programs, legal continuing education seminars, and first responder organizations.

For more information check out Mary Beth’s extended bio.