Robert Jay Milavetz | Attorney

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Robert J. Milavetz is a leading personal injury and family law attorney since 1963.  He is founder of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law.  He has authored articles, instructed and lectured on legal topics at law schools, colleges, and continuing legal education.  Mr. Milavetz has been a frequent guest on numerous television and radio programs.  Mr. Milavetz's clients featured have been featured in magazines and newspaper articles.  He has successfully tried numerous cases nationwide and has won many significant appellate court decisions.  He is a member of the Hennepin, Minnesota and American Bar Associations, and Minnesota Trial Lawyers' Association.  Mr. Milavetz has been named as a Minnesota Superlawyer by his peers.  Mr. Milavetz has also been certified as a trial lawyer specialist.  Mr. Milavetz is a plaintiff in the case of Milavetz, Gallop, and Milavetz, P.A., et. al. v. United States of America which successfully declared portions of the Bankruptcy Reform Act (BAPCPA of 2005) unconstitutional which has been accepted for review by the United States Supreme Court. 

Milavetz Gallop, & Milavetz, P.A., is rated AV by the respected, nationwide Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. The ratings are developed by obtaining confidential opinions from lawyer adversaries and judges before whom the lawyer has appeared. Ability rating categories are A, B, C, and no rating. An "A" rating is the "very high to preeminent" category, the highest rating possible. It signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence, recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. The "V" rating is the highest for adherence to ethical standards, reliability, and diligence.

Named as 2009 Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer

Admission

Verified Minnesota

1963

Education

University of Minnesota

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • American Association for Justice
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Honors / Awards
  • National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers

Milavetz Gallop & Milavetz PA Highlights

Bankruptcy, Car Accident, Accident & Injury, Industry Specialties, Employment

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