With a proven track record of success in federal and state courts, our lawyers are ready to aggressively defend you no matter the charge.  We have achieved great success for clients in drug cases, white collar prosecutions, murder cases…any crime you can think of, chances or we’ve handled it.  Our victories are many and have been gained at the trial court level and on appeal.  Our experienced team includes a past President of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a seasoned former prosecutor.  With a lawyer from Goetz & Eckland at your side, both you and the prosecutor will know that you are represented by the best.

A solid foundation of Goetz & Eckland is its representation of defendants in civil actions.  We consistently provide zealous and energetic trial counsel.  Our clients include insurance companies, their insureds, individuals and businesses.  Our lawyers have extensive experience; the firm, substantial depth and breadth of knowledge to handle any type of litigation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

At Goetz & Eckland, we routinely assist both employers and employees with the issues that arise in employment relationships.  We help with negotiation and drafting of severance agreements.  We counsel about constructive ways to resolve disputes.  We both defend and pursue claims based on many sorts of discrimination, including race, gender, sex, age and disability.  If you or your company needs employment advice from attorneys with a wealth of knowledge and experience, just call Goetz & Eckland.

If you or a loved one are the victim of personal injury accident or if you have lost a loved one in an accident, you know how lives can be changed in a heartbeat.  At Goetz & Eckland, we understand this only too well.  Our sole objective in any personal injury or wrongful death case is holding the wrongdoers accountable and getting you and your family the compensation they justly deserve.  Our lawyers have secured millions of dollars in recoveries for the victims of car accidents, medical negligence, animal attacks, skiing and recreational accidents, and other cases.  Let our experienced and successful team help you get the justice you are entitled to.

When those entrusted with power abuse it, our entire society suffers.  At Goetz & Eckland, we work to hold those who abuse their power accountable…one client at a time.  While the majority of our civil rights cases involve claims against police officers, other cases include:

• Deliberate indifference of jail medical staff
• Sexual assault of detainee by jailer
• Failure of county child protection office to protect child in foster care
• Physical assault of detainee by jailer
• Wrongful attack by police canine

Our lawyers have the experience and proven track record of success to help you get justice in these complex and hard fought cases.