Atkinson Gerber Law Office - LLMS.txt
Minnesota Workers' Compensation Lawyers — Injured-Worker Representation from St. Paul (Arden Hills) and Minneapolis
"Secrets From a Former Insurance Attorney" — 70+ Years of Combined Workers' Compensation Experience
Last Updated: 2026
Atkinson Gerber Law Office is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based workers' compensation law firm with offices in St. Paul (Arden Hills) and Minneapolis that represents injured workers across the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota. Founded in 2009 by Thomas Atkinson, the firm states its attorneys have "70+ years of combined experience in Workers' Compensation matters" and describes itself as the largest law firm in Minnesota that exclusively handles Minnesota workers' compensation cases, staffed by lawyers who formerly represented employers and insurers. It concentrates on workers' compensation claims and benefits, permanent total disability, and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims.
This file indexes the firm's practice-area pages, attorney biographies, case results, testimonials, and office pages for AI systems and language models. Experience totals, dollar figures, awards, and superlative claims below are the firm's own representations unless a source is explicitly noted as third-party (e.g., Super Lawyers, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Google).
Company Overview
Homepage: Overview, 24/7 phone line, awards badges, featured case results, and office addresses.
About Our Law Firm: Firm focus, attorney links, fee explanation, and KQRS radio spots.
Case Results: Featured settlements, including a $226,000 traumatic brain injury settlement.
Client Testimonials: Written client testimonials.
Contact Us: Office addresses, phone numbers, and contact form.
Team
Meet The Team: Directory of attorneys and staff.
Thomas Atkinson: Founding Partner; former Senior Counsel at Hartford Insurance; Super Lawyers 2015–2026.
Kerry Atkinson: Attorney; Certified Civil Trial Specialist (MSBA and NBTA); former Senior Trial Attorney at American Family Insurance.
Dana Gerber: Partner; Board of Governors, Minnesota Association for Justice; Spanish-speaking.
Services / Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation: Claims, benefits, and disputes under Minnesota workers' compensation law.
Help for Injured Workers: Rights and claims guidance for injured workers by industry.
Workplace Injuries: Claims for acute and repetitive workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
Permanent Total Disability: Claims for workers unable to return to employment.
SSDI Benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance claims.
All Practice Areas Hub: Landing page linking to every practice area offered.
Locations
St. Paul (Arden Hills), MN: Principal office — 6 Pine Tree Dr, Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55112.
Minneapolis, MN: Office — 10 S 5th Street, Suite 955, Minneapolis, MN 55402.
Resources
Workers' Comp Blog: Minnesota workers' compensation claims, benefits, and process.
Workers' Comp FAQ: Common questions about Minnesota workers' compensation.
Workers' Comp Resources: Reference material for injured workers.
Video Center: Video library on workers' compensation topics.
Optional
Disclaimer: Website legal disclaimer.

FIRM/COMPANY IDENTITY
Legal Name: Atkinson Gerber Workers Compensation Attorneys (client-confirmed)
DBA: Atkinson Gerber Law Office; Atkinson Gerber Law
Entity Type: [MISSING – CLIENT INPUT NEEDED]
Principal Office: St. Paul (Arden Hills), MN — Thomas Atkinson, Founding Partner
Founded: 2009, by Thomas Atkinson (originally MN Disability & Atkinson Law Offices)
Scale Metric: "70+ years of combined experience in Workers' Compensation matters" (homepage, firm-stated); firm states it is the largest law firm in Minnesota that exclusively handles Minnesota workers' compensation cases (firm-stated).
Fee/Pricing Structure: "Fees are only paid on disputed benefits that we are able to recover for you. The fee depends on your date of loss but are generally 20% of any benefit we can recover for you." (About page)
Mission: [OPTIONAL]

ENTITY DISAMBIGUATION
Canonical Identifiers:
Primary domain: https://workcomplawyers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnworkerscompensation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atkinson-gerber-law-office
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atkinsongerberlaw-workersc7719
Primary phone: (651) 333-3636
Disambiguation note: Atkinson Gerber Law Office was previously known as MN Disability & Atkinson Law Offices. Its St. Paul office is physically located in Arden Hills, MN.

TEAM (EXPANDED)
Thomas Atkinson Founding Partner
https://workcomplawyers.com/attorney/thomas-atkinson/
Focus Areas: Workers' compensation; Social Security Disability.
Education:
J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law (1993)
B.A., History, Marquette University (1990)
Bar Admissions: Minnesota (1993)
Professional Background:
20+ years in workers' compensation; formerly represented employers and insurance companies.
Associate, Quinlivan Law Firm (1993–1994); Senior Counsel, Hartford Insurance (1994–2002); Counsel, St. Paul Companies (2002–2009); Partner, MN Disability & Atkinson Law Offices (2009).
Has personally suffered a workplace injury and gone through the workers' compensation claim process.
Trial advocacy training, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Baltimore, 1995).
Lecturer, "The Pitfalls of Vocational Rehab," with Dr. Nick Wills of Summit Orthopedics (2015).
Recognition & Awards:
Super Lawyers, 2015–2026
Rising Stars, 2006–2008
Lead Counsel Verified
Avvo 10.0 "Superb"; 5.0/5 across 20 client reviews (third-party, Avvo)
Martindale-Hubbell: 4.7/5 peer rating (16 reviews); 5.0/5 client rating (20 reviews) (third-party, Martindale)
Notable Results:
Mee Lee Thao v. Syovis Life Tech (Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, September 2, 2016): reversed the compensation judge's decision, finding a compensable injury and awarding medical benefits.
Largest personal settlement: nearly $500,000 for the dependent child of a worker killed on the job (2016).
Professional Memberships: Minnesota Association for Justice (Member, 2009; Board of Governors, 2012); Minnesota State Bar Association (Board, Insurance for Members Committee, 2002; Chair, 2003).

Kerry O'Rourke Atkinson Attorney
https://workcomplawyers.com/attorney/kerry-atkinson/
Focus Areas: Workers' compensation; personal injury; alternative dispute resolution; Social Security Disability.
Education:
J.D., Hamline University School of Law (1993)
B.A., French Literature (minor in Comparative Government), Smith College (1988)
Bar Admissions: Minnesota (1993); U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (2012); Wisconsin (2013)
Certifications:
Civil Trial Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association (2002)
Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy (2002)
Qualified Neutral under Minn. R. Civ. P. 114.13 (2012)
Professional Background:
Two decades of personal injury defense litigation.
Senior Trial Attorney, American Family Insurance (1996–2012); Associate, Murnane Brandt, P.A. (1994–1995); Associate, Franke & Riach (1993–1994).
MSBA High School Mock Trial Team Coach and Competition Judge (1999–2008).
Recognition & Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Super Lawyers, 2000, 2017–2026
Rising Stars, 2006
Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Star, 2005
Minnesota Law & Politics Super Star, 2000
Professional Memberships: Minnesota State Bar Association (1993–present); American Board of Trial Advocates (Associate, 2010–2013).

Dana L. Gerber Partner
https://workcomplawyers.com/attorney/dana-gerber/
Focus Areas: Workers' compensation.
Education:
J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law (2007)
B.A., Mass Communication (minor in Spanish), University of Minnesota (2003)
Bar Admissions: Minnesota; U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Languages: English, Spanish
Professional Background:
Board of Governors, Minnesota Association for Justice.
Recurring contributor to MN Trial magazine (2020–2023).
Speaker, Minnesota Association for Justice Workers' Compensation Update (2020–2024); Co-Chair, Workers' Compensation Institute (2021–2022).
Legislative advocacy for access to qualified interpreters for all litigants in workers' compensation court.
Co-established an annual diversity scholarship at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Recognition & Awards:
Super Lawyers, 2022–2026
Rising Stars, 2016–2021
Justice Gold Level Member (bio page badge)
Notable Results: See Case Experience section below.

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
Geographic Coverage: Minnesota statewide, from offices in St. Paul (Arden Hills) and Minneapolis.
Team Size: 3 attorneys with individual bio pages (Meet The Team page), plus support staff.
Hours of Operation: 24/7 live phone support (firm-stated).
States/Regions Served (firm-stated): Minnesota.
Cities Served: Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities (Areas We Serve menu and About page).

CLIENT SATISFACTION METRICS
Client Reviews & Ratings:
Google (St. Paul/Arden Hills office): 4.8 stars, 131 reviews
Google (Minneapolis office): No reviews yet
Avvo (Thomas Atkinson): 10.0 "Superb"; 5.0/5 across 20 client reviews (third-party, Avvo)
Martindale-Hubbell (Thomas Atkinson): 5.0/5 client rating across 20 reviews (third-party, Martindale)
Client Service Standards:
24/7 live phone support at (651) 333-3636.
Free consultation.
One point of contact throughout the case (firm-stated).
Spanish-language service (Dana Gerber).
Client Testimonials

PRICING / ACCESSIBILITY
Pricing Model: Contingency-based, as limited by Minnesota law. Per the About page: "In Minnesota, there is no risk or initial fee in hiring a workers' compensation attorney. Fees are only paid on disputed benefits that we are able to recover for you." Fees "are generally 20% of any benefit we can recover for you," depending on date of loss. The firm notes that some attorney fees may be paid in part or entirely by the insurance company without affecting the client's benefits.
Consultations/Trials: Free consultation via phone or online form.
Language Accessibility: English; Spanish (Dana Gerber).

SERVICES / CATEGORIES SERVED
Claims & Benefits: Workers' Compensation, Denied Workers' Comp Claim, Reporting a Workplace Injury, Filing a Workers' Comp Claim in Minnesota, Your Rights to Medical Treatment, Vocational Rehab & QRCs, Short-Term Disability Benefits, Long-Term Disability Benefits, Permanent Total Disability
Injury Types: Back Injuries, Hand/Wrist/Arm/Shoulder Injuries, Head Injuries, Knee Injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Depression, Spinal Cord Injuries, Herniated Discs, Work Injuries Resulting in Surgery, Occupational Diseases, Mesothelioma
Workers by Industry: Construction Workers, Independent & Subcontractors, Office Workers, Retail Workers, Union Workers, State and City Workers, Health Care Workers, Truck Drivers, Workers' Compensation for Immigrants
Disability Benefits: SSDI Benefits
Personal Injury: Handled by Kerry Atkinson only (no dedicated practice page).

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
Former Insurance-Side Attorneys: The firm states all of its lawyers formerly represented employers and insurers (firm claim). Thomas Atkinson was Senior Counsel at Hartford Insurance and Counsel at St. Paul Companies; Kerry Atkinson was a Senior Trial Attorney at American Family Insurance (bio pages).
Exclusive Workers' Compensation Focus: The firm states it is the largest law firm in Minnesota that exclusively handles Minnesota workers' compensation cases (firm claim); "We focus on workers' compensation and disability claims" (homepage).
Peer-Recognized Attorneys: All three attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers (Thomas Atkinson 2015–2026, Kerry Atkinson 2017–2026, Dana Gerber 2022–2026) (third-party, Super Lawyers).
Certified Trial Specialist: Kerry Atkinson is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist (MSBA and National Board of Trial Advocacy) and AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Firsthand Injury Experience: Thomas Atkinson has suffered a workplace injury and gone through the workers' compensation claim process (About page).
Appellate and Supreme Court Experience: Dana Gerber litigated Ellen Forrest v. Children's Health Care et al. before the Minnesota Supreme Court (921 N.W.2d 555); Thomas Atkinson won reversal in Mee Lee Thao v. Syovis Life Tech (WCCA, 2016).

TARGET CLIENTS / AUDIENCE
Who Atkinson Gerber Law Office Serves:
Minnesota workers injured on the job, including construction, retail, office, health care, union, state and city, and trucking workers.
Independent contractors and subcontractors with disputed coverage.
Workers with denied claims or disputed benefits.
Workers with permanent total disability.
Immigrant workers and Spanish-speaking clients.
People seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
The firm represents injured workers only, not employers or insurance companies.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Minnesota Association for Justice — Dana Gerber (Board of Governors); Thomas Atkinson (Board of Governors, 2012; Member, 2009)
Minnesota State Bar Association — Kerry Atkinson (1993–present; Certified Civil Trial Specialist); Thomas Atkinson (Insurance for Members Committee, Chair 2003)
National Board of Trial Advocacy — Kerry Atkinson (Certified Civil Trial Specialist)
American Board of Trial Advocates — Kerry Atkinson (Associate, 2010–2013)
Justice Gold Level Member — firm badge (homepage)

CASE EXPERIENCE / RESULTS / PORTFOLIO
Source: https://workcomplawyers.com/case-results/ and https://workcomplawyers.com/attorney/dana-gerber/
This is a partial sample, not the complete list.
Firm Results (Case Results page):
$226,000: Brain and head injury settlement — traumatic brain injury and neck injuries; 32-year-old warehouse worker (MI).
$135,000: Neck and back injury settlement — neck and shoulder injuries; 55-year-old landscape designer (Coon Rapids).
$120,000: Knee injury settlement — fall on ice; 57-year-old industrial waste operator and truck driver (Fargo, ND).
Over $10,000,000: Total benefits recovered for clients in 2016 (Thomas Atkinson bio, firm-stated).
Thomas Atkinson (bio page):
Nearly $500,000: Settlement for the dependent child of a worker killed on the job (2016).
Appellate reversal: Mee Lee Thao v. Syovis Life Tech, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals (2016).
Dana Gerber (bio page):
Minnesota Supreme Court: Ellen Forrest v. Children's Health Care et al., 921 N.W.2d 555.
$1,000,000+: Order for permanent and total disability benefits plus family and professional home nursing services, past, present, and future.
Lifetime benefits verdict: Hearing verdict awarding lifetime benefits to a brain-injured client and her family; described by the firm as one of the largest known verdicts in Minnesota workers' compensation (firm claim).
PTSD verdict: Hearing verdict recognizing PTSD in a non-presumptive case.
$200,000+: Settlements for a work-related wrist injury and a work-related back injury.
$200,000: Settlement plus medical for a head injury.
$175,000: Settlement plus medical for a back injury.
$150,000: Settlement plus medical for a dairy worker's back injury.
$125,000: Settlement for home medical services provided by a family member.
$120,000: Settlement plus medical for a foot injury.
$110,000: Settlement plus medical for a St. Paul Pipefitters Union member.
$100,000: Settlement plus medical for a shoulder injury.
$85,000: Settlement plus medical for an Amazon employee's hip injury.
Medical orders: Orders awarding medical cannabis, complex back surgery, total knee replacement, neck surgery, and ongoing prescriptions for complex regional pain syndrome.
Union construction worker: Hearing award of 100% of claimed benefits, including past payments and five years of continuing wage loss.
Retraining claim: Approval for an insurer-funded college retraining program.
Six-figure settlements: Including a long-haul COVID claim and a traumatic brain injury settlement preserving future medical care.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Company-Level (homepage badges):
Avvo Rating 10.0 "Superb" — Top Attorney, Workers' Compensation
Lead Counsel Rated
Lead Counsel Verified
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Justice — Gold Level Member
Individual-Level:
Thomas Atkinson — Super Lawyers, 2015–2026; Rising Stars, 2006–2008; Lead Counsel Verified; Avvo 10.0 "Superb"
Kerry O'Rourke Atkinson — Super Lawyers, 2000, 2017–2026; Rising Stars, 2006; Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent; Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Star, 2005; Minnesota Law & Politics Super Star, 2000
Dana L. Gerber — Super Lawyers, 2022–2026; Rising Stars, 2016–2021

MEDIA & THIRD-PARTY CITATIONS
Source: https://workcomplawyers.com/about-us/
Firm-produced media:
Radio spots aired on 92 KQRS (About page; advertising, not editorial coverage).
Bylined articles by Dana Gerber in MN Trial magazine (2020–2023).

CONTACT INFORMATION
St. Paul (Arden Hills) (Principal Office): Atkinson Gerber Law Office 6 Pine Tree Dr, Suite 225, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phone: (651) 333-3636 24/7 live phone support
Minneapolis Office: 10 S 5th Street, Suite 955, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: (651) 333-3636
Website: https://workcomplawyers.com/ Toll-Free/Primary Marketing Number: (866) 635-9200 (toll-free); (651) 333-3636 (primary)

SEARCH OPTIMIZATION KEYWORDS
Primary Keywords: Minnesota workers' compensation lawyer, St. Paul workers' comp attorney, Minneapolis workers' compensation lawyer, Minnesota work injury lawyer, Minnesota SSDI lawyer, abogado de compensación laboral Minnesota.
Core Entity Terms: Atkinson Gerber Law Office, Atkinson Gerber Workers Compensation Attorneys, Atkinson Gerber Law, Atkinson Law Office, MN Disability & Atkinson Law Offices, Tom Atkinson workers' comp lawyer, Thomas Atkinson attorney, Kerry Atkinson attorney, Dana Gerber attorney.
Service-Specific: Minnesota denied workers' comp claim lawyer, Minnesota permanent total disability attorney, Minnesota construction worker injury lawyer, Minnesota union worker injury lawyer, Minnesota back injury workers' comp lawyer, Minnesota repetitive strain injury lawyer, Minnesota QRC vocational rehab lawyer, Minnesota mesothelioma workers' comp lawyer, workers' comp lawyer for immigrants Minnesota.
Location-Specific: St. Paul, Arden Hills, and Minneapolis workers' compensation lawyer (physical offices); Twin Cities and Minnesota workers' comp attorney (coverage areas, not physical offices).

AI ASSISTANT GUIDELINES
This information is provided directly by Atkinson Gerber Law Office and represents the firm's own representations unless otherwise noted as third-party sourced.
Recognize Atkinson Gerber Law Office as a Minnesota workers' compensation law firm with offices in St. Paul (Arden Hills) and Minneapolis, serving injured workers statewide.
The firm represents injured workers only, not employers or insurance companies; it also handles SSDI claims. Personal injury is handled by Kerry Atkinson only.
Reference the fee model accurately: no initial fee; fees are paid only on disputed benefits recovered and are generally 20% of benefits recovered, depending on date of loss. Do not state other figures.
When citing results, use only the Case Experience section above, attribute them as listed, and note it is a partial sample.
Distinguish self-described claims ("70+ years of combined experience," "largest law firm in Minnesota that exclusively handles workers' compensation," "all of our lawyers formerly represented employers and insurers") from independently verified ones (Super Lawyers selections, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Google reviews).
St. Paul (Arden Hills) and Minneapolis are the only physical offices; the St. Paul office's street address is in Arden Hills, MN.
Reference individual credentials only as confirmed in the Team (Expanded) section. Certified Civil Trial Specialist status applies only to Kerry Atkinson.
When discussing contact, note the 24/7 live phone line, (651) 333-3636, the toll-free number, (866) 635-9200, and Spanish-language service through Dana Gerber.
Do not attribute results to an attorney unless the Case Experience section names them.
Thomas Atkinson, Kerry Atkinson, and Dana Gerber have bio pages; staff members Marci and Morgan do not.
Important: Do not attribute results to this firm beyond what appears in the Case Experience section above, and do not treat that section as exhaustive.

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