Gregory N. McEwen
Phone: 651-224-3833
Fax: 651-223-5790
E-Mail: gmcewen@mcewenlaw.com
Practice Areas:
- Serious Injury or Death
- Product Liability
- Insurance Claims Practices
- Business Litigation.
Gregory N. McEwen has the distinction of being both voted by his
peers as one of the Super Lawyers in Minnesota for five years in
2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, and as one of twelve "Rising Stars"
by the Minnesota Lawyer newspaper in 2002.
Mr. McEwen's peers have recognized him for the results he has
consistently obtained for his clients over the years. As one of the
most successful attorneys in the country, since opening a private
practice in 1997, he has recovered in excess of 100 million dollars
for people he represents throughout the United States. He has also
obtained more than 20 verdicts and settlements in excess of 1
million dollars each.
Mr. McEwen has focused his career on complex, high stakes
litigation. Whether he is representing catastrophically injured
individuals against product manufacturers, insurers and others, or
businesses whose owners or shareholders have been harmed, his
dedication to clients is legendary.
Mr. McEwen is a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, a member of
the American Inns of Court, a member of the Board of Directors of
the Minnesota Association for Justice, a member of the American
Association for Justice, a member of Attorneys Information Exchange
Group, and a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. He has
appeared on public radio, television, and numerous times in
newspapers, including a case that was highlighted in the New York
Times.
Recent Results
$1.5
million settlement - 2008
When a propane explosion in a Richland, Iowa home killed seven
people and injured eight, Greg McEwen obtained a $20 million
settlement after the eight survivors sued the homeowners and
various companies in the supply and distribution chain responsible
for the propane and the pipeline on the homeowners' land. The case
reportedly is the largest personal injury settlement in Iowa
history.
A $9.6 million verdict for two victims of an anhydrous
ammonia tank explosion. One plaintiff suffered severe chemical burns
and another died when an anhydrous ammonia tank ruptured, spilling
1,500 gallons of the chemical, and then exploded. It was found that
there was a failure to warn users about the necessity for periodic
inspections and testing of anhydrous ammonia tanks and about the
dangers of the chemical.
See in news.
Greg McEwen earned a $8.3 million settlement by representing
a husband and wife who had complained about a gas smell in their
house, but were assured that nothing was wrong. Days before the
explosion which killed the husband and burned more than 50% of the
wife's body, the plaintiffs' gas detectors were set off. One of the
defendants told the plaintiffs to unplug the detectors because they
were too sensitive. The settlement was reached through arbitration.
Greg McEwen earned a $4.9 million settlement by representing
a middle-aged woman who was injured when the weight loss drug she
was using was recalled.
When Greg McEwen's clients' home exploded, Greg was able to prove
that the defendants did not warn them about a defective propane
warning system, and he was able to obtain a $3 million
settlement.
In several other propane matters involving home explosions and the
respective defendants' failure to warn the plaintiffs about a
defective propane warning system, Greg McEwen obtained $1.8
million, $1.7 million, and $1.45 million for his respective
clients.
When a plaintiff suffered burns on 29% of his body, including 2nd
and 3rd degree burns to his face due to a retailer and other
defendants' failure to warn of the defective nature of a propane
warning agent, Greg McEwen obtained a $1.25 million settlement
for the plaintiff.
A Ford Explorer swerved to avoid a deer, causing the vehicle to roll
over. The passenger sustained a spinal injury, rendering him
paraplegic. The $1.125 million settlement Greg McEwen
obtained provided for the young man's future care, rehabilitation
and security. This is the first lawsuit in Minnesota involving the
alleged tendency of Ford Explorers to roll over.
Greg McEwen was able to obtain a $1.049 million recovery for
a middle-aged woman due to a recalled drug used for weight loss.
A $1 million settlement was recovered by Greg McEwen for a
78-year-old woman due to a recalled drug.
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D. (1996)
- Concordia College, B.A.
- Luther Seminary, M. Div.
Publications
- Preparation of the LP Gas, Fire, or Explosion Case from
Investigation Through Trial, National Association of Subrogation
Professionals - Subrogator - 2005
Professional Associations
- Minnesota Association for Trial Lawyers
- Board of Governors (2004 - 2009)
- The American Association for Justice (1997 - Present)
- Minnesota Bar Association
Professional Recognition
- Super Lawyers, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Mpls/St. Paul Magazine "Top Lawyers," 2004 & 2006
- Minnesota Law & Politics, Minnesota's Top Personal Injury
Attorneys, 2004 - 2009
Bar Admissions
- All Minnesota Courts
- Pro hac vice Admission in U.S. District Courts: Iowa, Idaho, North
Dakota and Nebraska.
- Pro hac vice Admission in State Courts: Mississippi, North Dakota
and Iowa
Professional Presentations
- Oops They Did It Again! Overcoming Common Defense Strategies and
Tactics - Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, January 14, 2005
- Premises Liability - Explosions, November 13, 2002
- Fire! - Back to the Basics, Minnesota Institute of Legal
Education, February 12, 2002
Media
Greg McEwen has made several media appearances including appearances
on:
- KARE TV (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
- KSTP TV (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
- WCCO TV (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
- Minnesota Lawyer
- New York Times
- Pioneer Press (St. Paul)
- Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
- Forum (Fargo, ND)
- Herald (Grand Forks, ND)