Gregory Simpson

Greg is primarily a litigator who defends lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and other professionals against claims of malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties; represents companies in the construction and energy production industries in commercial litigation of all types; represents insurance companies in coverage disputes and affirmative anti-fraud litigation; defends their policyholders against liability claims and suits; defends employers against claims by employees; and a wide variety of additional kinds of cases.

Greg’s practice and legal skill set developed and expanded with the needs of his clients – businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to large insurance companies. Clients often want a single lawyer on “speed dial” to troubleshoot their legal questions – on whatever topic – as they arise. They want their lawyer to answer the phone and respond to emails promptly. Greg does answer his own phone – sometimes on the first ring – and he prides himself on being responsive. Clients know their lawyers have other demands on their time, but they should never feel that the other clients are in the way.

Though he began his career as a large case litigator and continues to enjoy the intensity of courtroom work, early on Greg found it equally rewarding to advise businesses about how to stay out of court. Greg has served as outside General Counsel for many companies, advising them on everything from their initial business formation and startup issues to their ultimate sale, dissolution or merger – “sunrise to sunset.” Along the way, he handles their legal issues of almost every kind, including in the areas of employment (drafting and enforcement of employment contracts and non-competes, employment law compliance audits, discrimination charges), customer and vendor contracts and disputes, insurance coverage advice, regulatory matters, account collection and litigation of all sorts. Greg’s practice illustrates the old saying that “The law is a seamless web.” Commercial contract review and drafting are regular services that Greg provides for his for business clients. Greg is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.

Greg is one of the firm’s leaders and serves on its Management Committee. He is active in the legal community, serving and frequently contributing to, the Hennepin County Bar Association’s flagship magazine, Hennepin Lawyer. He is also active in his community, chairing and serving as officer of various local boards. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing with his wife, photography and walking his dog along the Mississippi River.