Dana L. Gerber
Top rated Workers' Compensation attorney in St. Paul, Minnesota
Atkinson Gerber Law Office
Practice Areas: Workers' Compensation
Licensed in Minnesota since: 2007
Education: University of St. Thomas School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021 Call today:
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Atkinson Gerber Law Office
6 Pine Tree DriveSuite 225
St. Paul, MN 55112 Visit website
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Attorney Dana L. Gerber is a partner with the highly respected Atkinson Gerber Law Office, located in St. Paul, Minnesota. At the firm, Ms. Gerber focuses her practice on helping clients throughout the Twin Cities region with their legal matters related to workers' compensation benefits.
Ms. Gerber received her Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications from the University of Minnesota in 2003. She then attended the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2007. The Minnesota State Bar Association admitted her in 2007, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota admitted her to practice in 2008.
As a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, Ms. Gerber is committed to fighting for the rights and entitlements of workers and victims of personal injury throughout the state. During her career, she has helped numerous clients receive their due benefits, and she has helped to secure substantial settlements and awards for those who have sought her counsel. This dedication to her practice has earned Ms. Gerber a selection to the Super Lawyers' Rising Stars list for 2016-present.
Being fluent in English and Spanish allows Ms. Gerber to communicate with a wide range of clients who need assistance with their workers' compensation and personal injury claims. As a staunch advocate for her clients, Ms. Gerber aggressively protects her clients' rights and interests while treating each with compassion and respect. During her spare time, Ms. Gerber enjoys live music, gardening and taking in the bountiful natural resources Minnesota affords.
Practice areas
Workers' Compensation: Claimant- 100% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 2007, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.workcomplawyers.com/attorney/dana-gerber/
Educational Background:
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis B.A., Major: Mass Communication, Minor: Spanish, 2003
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- I was a CLE presenter at the Minnesota Association for Justice Institute presenting on workers compensation topics for personal injury attorneys. , Speaker, Speaker, Personal Injury Attorneys, 2022
- I was a speaker at this event which is for practitioners on both sides of the bar as well as judges. It is a very well regarded program, with many attendees on both sides of the bar. I was honored to participate in it. , Speaker, 2020 Workers’ Compensation Institute, MN CLE, Workers Compensation Attorneys, 2020
- One other attorney and I researched and summarized all cases concerning MN work comp in 2021 for the online and print version of the magazine at the MN work comp court of appeals, and the MN supreme court., Author, Recurring contributor to MNAJ magazine, Workers Compensation Attorneys, 2021
- Presented at annual seminar CLE to MN work comp attorneys that represent injured workers in MN, Speaker Presenter, Covid and work comp, Workers Compensation Attorneys, 2021
- This is a 2 day conference well-attended by both sides of the bar and bench. I Researched hot topics in the law, arranged for speakers for the CLE, and monitored CLE feedback and took questions during the event. I sought to raise the level of practice for all people in this area by providing informative and up to date continuing educational materials., Co-Chair of Seminar, MN Work Comp Institute, MN CLE, 2021
- I was a speaker at the seminar on the case law update. The Minnesota Association for Justice is a group of practioners who advocate for justice for injured people including legistative advocacy. , Speaker, MNAJ workers compensation seminar, MNAJ, 2020
- I co-aurthored the case law summaries for the magazine. , Recurring Author, MNAJ quarterly, Workers Compensation Attorneys, 2020
- I presented to the Plainitff workers compsnation bar about case law and trends in its annnual CLE seminair. , Speaker, MN CLE, Minnesota Association for Justice, Workers Compensation Attorneys, 2019
- I am a recurring contributing author to the magazine every quarter. , Recurring Author, MNAJ quarterly, Minnesota Association for Justice quarterly magazine, Workers Compensation Attorneys, 2019
- CLE Speaker/Presenter: Provided case law update. Filled a role of a legacy member who was unable to continue to do so as he had become a judge. , Speaker/Presenter, 2018 Workers' Compensation Seminar, Minnesota Association For Justice, 2018
- CLE presenter and Maximizing damanges and minimizing costs, Speaker, Speaker, MN AJ, 2017
- Presentation about workers compensation subrogation, Co-presenter, MN Workers Compensation Summer Seminar, 2013
- What you need to know to stay out of the Court room, Speaker, Tree Care and the Law, MN Shade Tree Short Course, 2013
- The Expanding Doctrine of Inferred Intent, Writer, Writer, Laywer, MDLA, 2014
- Handling the Car Crash Seminar, Speaker, MN Association for Justice, MN Association For Justice, 2009
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Workers compensation head and back injury Convinced insurer and employer to pay for medical expenses consisting of home care expenses. All claims remain open., 2021
- Workers compensation back injury Convinced insurer and employer to pay for medical expenses for client. The employee’s claim remains open. Attorney fees paid separately, 2021
- Workers compensation back injury Convinced insurer and employer pay surgical expenses; attorney fees are paid separately, 2021
- Workers compensation Heel injury Convinced insurer and employer to accept liability for an injury +$200,000, 2021
- Workers Compensation hand injury Obtained insurer approval to pay for hand surgery and bring the employees claims up to date. Attorneys fees are paid separately. Future remains open., 2021
- Workers Compensation Back injury Obtained settlement for client of claim which required insurer to pay for back surgery and bring the employees claims up to date. Attorneys fees are paid separately. Future remains open. +$100,000, 2021
- Workers compensation head injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses, 2020
- Workers compensation back injury Worked with Medicare to require work comp insurer to pay back medical provider so that the employee’s social security was not affected, also attorneys fees will be paid separately, 2021
- Workers compensation head injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation left shoulder injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation ankle injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation head injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation electrocution injury Obtained settlement for client of claim, plus payment of medical expenses +120000, 2021
- Workers compensation back injury Obtained conference result for client allowing him to obtain ongoing medication for his injury past and future. , 2021
- Workers compensation knee injury Settled claim for knee injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation knee injury Obtained 100% successful hearing result of denied knee injury against a major corporation with significant discovery motions due to hiding of evidence. This includes the right to future claims. Separate attorneys fees were also awarded, 2021
- Workers compensation right knee Settled claim for right knee injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation multiple injuries Settled claim for injury obtained payment of medical expenses +250,000, 2021
- Workers compensation multiple injuries Settled claim for injury on a to date basis keeping all claims in the future open., 2021
- Workers compensation multiple injuries Settled claim for injuries obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder injury Obtained hearing verdict awarding past and ongoing wage to client, in addition to past and ongoing medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation ankle injury Settled claim for neck injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation hernia injury Settled claim for neck injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder injury Settled claim for shoulder injury obtained payment of shoulder surgical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation back injury Brought all disputes to a resolution, Settled to date for employee, obtained ongoing benefits on his behalf, and payment of medical., 2021
- Workers compensation back injury After successful hearing results obtained settlement of attorney fee claim against employers and insurers., 2021
- Workers compensation head injury Settled claim for head injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation back injury Settled claim for back injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation neck injury Settled claim for neck injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder injury Settled claim for shoulder injury obtained payment of medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation neck injury Settled claim for neck injury obtained payment of medical expenses 150000, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder injury Settled claim and obtained payment of shoulder medical expenses, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder injury Settled claim and obtained payment of surgical shoulder, 2021
- Workers compensation shoulder and knee Settled claim on disputed shoulder and knee for complicated legal issues 100000 , 2021
- Workers’ compensation foot injury Settled case on behalf of injured worker for foot injury 200000 , 2021
- Workers Compensation ankle injury Obtained surgical expenses, wage loss, and settlement of ankle injury claim, 2021
- Workers compensation Back injury Obtained settlement of a back injury and payment of surgical expenses with preexisting medical condition 90000, 2021
- Workers compensation Back injury Obtained settlement of a back injury and payment of surgical expenses 87500, 2021
- Workers Compensation Hearing result Obtained 100% successful hearing result obtaining the client a shoulder surgery, medical care, and opening the door to indemnity benefits., 2021
- Workers Compensation Head injury Obtained settlement for legally and factually disputed injury to head, 2021
- Workers compensation Back injury Obtained partial settlement for employee with back injury, 2021
- Workers Compensation Shoulder surgery Obtained successful resolution over dispute of surgical shoulder, 2021
- Obtained hearing verdict awarding 100% of claimed damages in a case of apportionment/contribution and disputed nature and extent of damages, 2015
- Workers Compensation victory on a case of disputed primary liability; at Hearing obtained verdict of 100% damages, 2015
- Successful Opposition to Summary Judgement Motion; Decided on the pleadings, 2015
- Obtained Dismissal of Petition for Contribution for client, 2015
- Sucessful Opposition to Summary Judgement Motion in legally complex workers compensation case; Decided on the pleadings, 2015
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
- Minnesota
Industry Groups:
- Workers compensation; employee
Selections
3 Years Super Lawyers
6 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021
