MARC BERG
Marc Berg’s principal strength as an attorney is his sincere commitment to his clients’ best interests. With over 25 years’ experience in the legal profession, Marc always strives to provide exemplary service to his firm’s clients. He uses his knowledge and experience to resolve clients’ legal problems in a satisfactory manner, and to advise clients as to how best avoid similar legal problems in the future. Marc has earned the AV “preeminent” rating through the Martindale-Hubbell peer review process.
Marc is frequently called upon to analyze complex legal issues and to plan strategy for a wide variety of legal challenges facing clients. He is known for his ability to explain legal concepts and procedures to clients in plain, straightforward terms. He always works closely and cooperatively with his clients to determine the best approach in each situation.
Marc has extensive experience in a variety of transactional matters, as well as all phases of litigation, from pleading and discovery to trial and appeals. Marc also serves as a Minnesota No-Fault Arbitrator.
Areas of Focus
Litigation & Appeals
General Liability & Negligence Claims
Insurance Defense & Related Issues
Products Liability
Real Estate Litigation, including Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Labor & Employment Law
Government Liability & Immunities
Privacy & Data Practices
Admissions
Minnesota – all State and Federal courts
Wisconsin – all State and Federal courts
Wisconsin – United States District Court, Eastern District & Western District
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Professional Associations and Memberships
NAMWOLF - National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Community Involvement
Minneapolis East Downtown Council, Board Member, 2015-present
St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission, Member, 1998-2001
St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission, Chairperson, 2000
St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission, Vice-Chairperson, 1999
St. Louis Park Transportation Planning Citizen Task Force for Visioning Process, 2000 and 2005
Minnesota Coalition of Bicyclists/Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, 1990-present
Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, 2012-present
Education
JD, University of Minnesota
BA, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Presentations & Publications
Marc has written articles and made presentations to client groups on the following:
Employment Law
Whistleblow Claims
Mechanics Liens
Premises Liability
Settlement Dynamic
Discovery Procedures