November 2, 2015. Best Lawyers announced this week that Soule & Stull LLC is listed among the best law firms in the United States. The firm was listed in Metropolitan Tier 1 Minneapolis for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. The significance of the listing is explained in the following excerpts from Best Lawyers’ press release:
Soule & Stull welcomed clients, colleagues, friends, and family to join us on the deck on September 17, 2015. The rain cleared in time for the party, where good conversation, many laughs, and food and drink were enjoyed by all.
September 10, 2015. Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson spoke on the importance of showing up and doing a good job in his key note speech at Minnesota Lawyer’s annual luncheon honoring Up & Coming Attorneys and Unsung Legal Heroes. He also discussed life after the bench. In addition to his role at Soule & Stull, Justice Anderson keeps a busy schedule of teaching, speaking engagements, and traveling. Full Article
George Soule joined Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection Chairs Lee Sheehy (appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton) and Eric Magnuson (appointed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty) to discuss considerations and processes for recommending appellate judicial candidates for appointment.
August 18, 2015. Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointment of Judge Natalie Hudson to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Judge Hudson has served on the Minnesota Court of Appeals since 2002. She succeeds Justice Alan Page, who was first elected to the Supreme Court in 1992. Governor Jesse Ventura appointed Judge Hudson to the Court of Appeals in 2002. George Soule chaired the committee that recommended Judge Hudson as a finalist for appointment to the […]
George Soule and Melissa Stull published an article “The Key to Trying a Product Liability Case Effectively: Listening Well” in the August 2015 on-line issue of LJN’s Product Liability Law & Strategy, a monthly publication for product liability practitioners. In preparing for trial, it is natural to focus on what you will say when you address the judge or jury, and when you question witnesses. Read more below and find links to the article…
July 30, 2015. Minnesota State Bar Association President Mike Unger recently appointed Kevin Curry to the MSBA’s newly formed Court Rules & Administration Committee. The committee tracks and reviews proposed court rules changes so the MSBA can provide comments to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Kevin has served on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the General Rules of Practice since 2014.
July 23, 2015 – Soule & Stull sponsored a hole and fielded a foursome for the 19th Annual MAIBA Scholarship Golf Tournament at The Meadows at Mystic Lake on July 23. The tournament raises scholarship funds for American Indian law students in Minnesota. Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Helen Meyer and Capital Safety Corporate Counsel Anton van der Merwe joined George and Melissa. It was a beautiful day on the course with magnificent water features, […]
June 11, 2015 – The firm sponsored a hole and fielded a foursome in the Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation Shoot for the Stars Golf Tournament on June 11. One of the firm’s founding partners is a past Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The other founding partner is actually an excellent golfer: Melissa was varsity golfer at Luther College. The Foundation is committed to serving the community, preventing crime, and supporting the Sheriff’s office, […]
July 2015 – Super Lawyers placed George on its The Top 100 list of Minnesota lawyers and named Melissa a Rising Star in its 2015 rankings. George has received Super Lawyer designation each year since 1998 and Melissa has been a Rising Star for three years.
Soule & Stull focuses on product liability, commercial litigation, personal injury and property damage, Indian law, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm’s attorneys have tried over 70 cases to verdict in 20 states and coordinate litigation nationwide.