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Robins Kaplan LLP is pleased to announce that Bob Bennett, Katie Bennett, Teresa Fariss McClain, Andrew Noel, Philip Sieff, Tara Sutton, and Brandon Vaughn have been named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 Personal Injury Power List.

According to Minnesota Lawyer, the Power List recognizes top attorneys “whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and whose respect within the bar is undeniable.”

  • Bob Bennett is known for taking high-profile cases, shedding light on injustice, and prompting change. He handles all types of civil matters, including civil rights law and police misconduct cases, auto and truck accidents, and product liability matters, winning multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements with regularity over four decades.
  • Katie Bennett focuses her practice on federal civil rights along with catastrophic personal injury cases, taking on formidable opponents such as police departments, insurance companies, and other powerful entities. She skillfully advocates for her clients throughout every phase of the legal process.
  • Teresa Fariss McClain draws on her unique background as a registered nurse and now a seasoned trial attorney to seek justice for victims of medical negligence, medical errors, and birth injury. Teresa has secured numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of her clients.
  • Andrew Noel represents plaintiffs in federal civil rights cases against governmental officials who violate the Constitution. He also serves as a fierce advocate for individuals and families who have suffered injuries or losses at the hands of another. For more than 20 years, he has achieved consistent success for his clients and forced change to improve the lives of others. 
  • Philip Sieff is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney with more than three decades of experience litigating some of the most high-profile, complex, and devastating cases in Minnesota. He has guided hundreds of families through tragedy and secured numerous seven-figure outcomes for his clients.
  • Tara Sutton boasts over 30 years of experience marked by consistent triumphs in securing justice for individuals harmed by pharmaceuticals. Most recently, she was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in MDL litigation over the birth control shot Depo-Provera, highlighting her leadership in high-stakes drug injury cases.
  • Brandon Vaughn specializes in complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases involving delayed cancer and stroke diagnoses, nursing home negligence, and birth injuries resulting in cerebral palsy. His relentless pursuit of justice has resulted in numerous substantial recoveries for his clients.
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