Robins Kaplan LLP is pleased to announce that partners Robert Bennett, Katie Bennett, Marc Betinsky, and Andrew Noel have once again been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers guide. This annual list honors exceptional lawyers making a meaningful impact in civil rights and employment law nationwide.
As members of the firm’s Civil Rights and Police Misconduct Group, these attorneys have built a national reputation for representing victims in high-stakes cases involving excessive force, jail and prison negligence, unreasonable seizures, and other constitutional violations. Their work continues to drive systemic accountability and reform while securing significant compensation for clients.
Notable results over the past year include:
- A $2 million offer of judgment accepted on behalf of the mother of Lacey Higdem, a 19-year-old who died within hours of being booked into a North Dakota jail.
- A $2.75 million settlement for Deyonta Green, who sustained life-altering injuries after being denied critical healthcare while in custody at Anoka County Jail.
- A $600,000 settlement with the City of Minneapolis for Patty Day, a victim of excessive force and wrongful arrest by former MPD officer Derek Chauvin, whose violent conduct predated the murder of George Floyd.
In addition to Lawdragon, the group’s accolades include recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Minnesota Lawyer’s Personal Injury Power List, Minnesota Lawyer’s Attorneys of the Year, and more.
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