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Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas

United States 2025

Overview

Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas, P.A. (“HLK”) handles serious injury and wrongful death cases across the Midwest. Our experienced trial lawyers have successfully tried numerous matters, receiving record-setting verdicts against some of the world’s largest companies. We have a proud history of fighting for the rights and dignity of individuals who are injured or killed by the wrongful conduct of others for over 80 years.

HLK trial lawyers handle notable cases nationally, consistently obtaining outstanding results. Trial lawyers at HLK received a $27.7 million dollar jury verdict for a small plane crash victim in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and a $12.65 million dollar jury verdict for an automobile crash victim in rural Itasca County, Minnesota. In one of the first Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”) cases tried during the pandemic, our trial lawyers obtained an $8 million dollar jury verdict for a client injured by the negligence of a Class I railroad in Hennepin County. Shortly thereafter, HLK trial lawyers assisted in obtaining a $4.4 million dollar jury verdict for another injured railroad worker in the District Court of North Dakota, and a $1.6 million dollar jury verdict in the Western District of Wisconsin.

In addition to jury verdicts, HLK trial lawyers work tirelessly to obtain fair and just compensation through the settlement process, including recent settlements in excess of $30 million involving an amputee and $13.5 million in a wrongful death case for the benefit of the surviving spouse and children.

Cortney S. LeNeave, Randal W. LeNeave and Paul Banker were selected as Super Lawyers, hold the Martindale—Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings, and are recognized as among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

HLK accepts referrals of serious personal injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries and burns due to auto and trucking collisions, airplane and railroad crashes, defective products, chemical disasters, crane and construction injuries, explosions, nursing home abuse, careless medical care, and dangerous drugs.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Railroad Law

Regional

Minneapolis

Tier
1
Minneapolis
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Minneapolis
Railroad Law
Tier
2
Minneapolis
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Minneapolis
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Railroad Law

Regional

Minneapolis

Tier
1
Minneapolis
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Minneapolis
Railroad Law
Tier
2
Minneapolis
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Minneapolis
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Railroad Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Wayzata, MN
1000 Twelve Oaks Center Drive, Suite 101
Wayzata, MN 55391
United States
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