Jeffrey Scott Storms

Jeff practices in the areas of personal injury, police brutality, civil rights law, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, automobile and truck crashes, and premises liability. Jeff also has significant experience litigating and advising on non-compete issues, breaches of contract, tortious interference, and other related business matters. He was named a 2013 “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer for his work on a $3.075 Million Dollar police brutality wrongful death—one of the largest police brutality settlements in Minnesota History. Jeff was also part of a team of class counsel who obtained a $2 Million Dollar settlement for violations of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act—this settlement was reported to be the largest DPPA settlement in U.S. History. Jeff was selected for inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers 2014 Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Minnesota, Civil Plaintiff). He was also named a 2013 and 2014 “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine – a distinction awarded to very few attorneys each year. Jeff’s civil rights cases have been covered by the Star Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, City Pages, and KSTP.

University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

J.D. (2006) | Law

2003 - 2006

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Davidson College

B.A. (2003) | Sociology

1998 - 2003

Honors: With Honors, W.E.B. Dubois Award for best Sociology major

Partner

Newmark Storms Law Office LLC

2015 - Current

Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, Excessive Force, Personal Injury, Prison Injuries

Associate/Partner

Gaskins Bennett Birrell Schupp LLP

2008 - 2015

Associate

Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly

2006 - 2008

Rising Star

Super Lawyer Magazine

2014

Rising Star

Super Lawyer Magazine

2013

Attorney of the Year

Minnesota Lawyer

2013

Minnesota State Bar  # 0387240

Member

Current

Minnesota

Since 2006

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees