James Sheehy
About James Sheehy
James Sheehy is a senior partner at Meshbesher and Spence with more than 30 years representing injured individuals and families throughout Minnesota. After graduating cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1989, he clerked for Justice John E. Simonett of the Minnesota Supreme Court, practiced at a large firm, then ran his own practice for over 17 years before joining Meshbesher and Spence. He concentrates on personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, auto accidents, and traumatic brain injuries. He holds the highest peer ratings for legal ability and ethical standards and is recognized by lawyers and judges as a leading trial attorney in Minnesota. He holds a B.A. (1985) and J.D. (1989, cum laude) from the University of Minnesota.
Notable case results
Kuttner v. Hutchinson, three-year-old death during tonsillectomy
Olson v. Christian Builders, motorcyclist killed by unsecured debris
Koehler v. Abbott Northwestern Hospital, suicidal patient left unattended
Forde v. Geo M. Martin Company, box stacking machine causing traumatic brain injury
Stellmach v. Ryder School Bus Co., school bus pedestrian strike
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.
