EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

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Summary of qualifications	Experienced Trial Lawyer AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory (highest possible rating) The Best Lawyers in America Consumer Guide, Recommended by fellow attorneys as the best in their jurisdictions for handling certain legal matters Leading American Attorney (American Research Corporation, fewer than 8% of licensed Minnesota attorneys selected) Tried thirteen jury trials to verdicts as high as $1,160,000.00 Licensed Minnesota Attorney in good standing over 20 years
Education	1975 - 1979        Hamline University School of Law   St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor Earned honor to represent Law School in Moot Court Competition for  two consecutive years against other law schools nationally. 1971 – 1975       Carlson School of Management       Mpls., MN Bachelor of Science in Business Administration   Graduated with distinction, top 15% of class while working full time and raising family
Professional experience	1989 - present     Dunkley, Bennett, Christensen & Madigan, P.A.  Minneapolis, Minnesota Partner Successfully handled civil cases ranging in complexity from products liability to simple wills. Obtained $500,000.00 jury verdict against group home on behalf of mentally retarded client raped by a fellow resident. Obtained $1,160,000.00 jury verdict against farm equipment manufacturer for man whose arm was mangled by defective hay baler. 1988 – 1989            Lange, Megarry & Betz      Bloomington, MN Partner 1983 – 1988            James E. Betz & Associates Minneapolis, MN Partner 1982 – 1983            Villaume & Betz                   Minneapolis, MN Partner 1980 – 1982            Markve, Aune-Markve & Betz Minneapolis, MN
Publications	Recreational Activities update, Minnesota Cause of Action Manual, 1993
Additional professional activities	Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, Hamline University School of Law 1990 – 1992 Civil Litigation Instructor, Minnesota Legal Assistant Institute 1986 – 1992 CLE Speaker, Handling the Automobile Accident, MTLA, 1989 CLE Speaker, Discoverability of Statements Made to Insurance Carriers, MALA, 1992 CLE Speaker, Recreational Immunity, MTLA ,1993 CLE Speaker, Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness, Hamline University School of Law, 1989
Professional memberships	Minnesota State Bar Association Federal Bar Association Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Eighteenth District Bar Association Hamline University School of Law Alumni Association University of Minnesota Alumni Association American Arbitration Association
Community activities	Volunteer Attorney, Chrysalis Center for Women, 1986 to present     Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 1988 to present Speaker, Hazeldon Center for Youth and Families, 1998 to present President, Hamline University School of Law Alumni Association, 1989 - 1990 Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, early 1990’s Volunteer, Special Olympics, 1987 to 1991 Alumni Spokesperson, Dean Selection Committee, Hamline University School of Law, 1989 - 1990 Volunteer Attorney, Minnesota State Bar Association “Law Day”, late 1980’s Regular and consistent pro bono legal work, 1980 to present
References	Available upon request

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