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Gary Hazelton
Product Liability Trial Attorney | Civil Trial Specialist
Gary Hazelton is an accomplished personal injury attorney with a practice primarily focused on product liability, licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota, Alaska, and tribal courts, including Red Lake Nation and Leech Lake. He is an MSBA Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist and has been recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyer 18 times. He also has extensive litigation experience involving Polaris, specifically related to RZR fires.
For about 10 years, Gary studied neuro-linguistics and neuro-semantics, giving him a unique edge in breaking down every aspect of trial practice from presence to story structure to semantic use of space in the courtroom.
Featured Awards
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist
Gary is an MSBA Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, a distinction earned by a limited number of attorneys who demonstrate substantial trial experience and peer-reviewed competence in civil litigation.
He has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer 18 times, reflecting peer recognition within the legal community.
Gary is also a past president of the Minnesota Association for Justice, where he previously served on the Board of Governors, Executive Committee, and as Treasurer and Secretary.
Experience That Matters
In October 2000, Gary attended Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. He has continued to study trial advocacy extensively, including advanced work in jury communication, trial presentation, and courtroom persuasion.
For more than a decade, Gary has studied areas including neuro-linguistics and trial storytelling - analyzing how jurors process information, how narratives are constructed, and how courtroom presence affects credibility. Gary has authored and contributed to numerous publications and seminars, including works addressing motor vehicle litigation, liquor liability, insurance practices, trial skills, and jury selection.
Education
•..University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1985
•..Bemidji State University, B.S., Industrial Education (Construction Major), 1980
•..Bemidji High School, 1976
Approach to Representation
Gary believes the relationship between attorney and client is central to effective advocacy. When a lawyer fully understands a client’s story, that story can be presented in a way that resonates - whether with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, or jurors.
His approach emphasizes:
•..Understanding the lived experience behind the injury
•..Careful preparation and investigation
•..Trial readiness when necessary
Gary’s goal is to pursue accountability while ensuring that each client’s experience is fully and accurately conveyed.
Professional Associations
& Leadership
Gary has held leadership roles within:
•..Minnesota Association for Justice (Past President; Board of Governors; Executive Committee; Treasurer; Secretary)
•..Minnesota State Bar Association
•..American Association for Justice
•..Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College (F-Warriors Board Member)
•..Halpern Group – Litigation Advisory Board
•..Anishinabe Legal Services (Past Board Member & Chair)
Representative Results
Representative Results
Spinal cord injury resulting from a defective product.
$3,500,000 Settlement
Third-party pain and suffering settlement for a work-related injury.
$2,600,000 Settlement
Child injured by a defective vaccine.
$2,493,573 Jury Verdict
Low back and pelvic injury from
an auto collision.
$1,900,000 Settlement
Wrongful death of a teenage child.
$1,750,000 Settlement
Wrongful death of a grandmother.
$1,650,000 Settlement
Wrongful death of a mother.
$1,500,000 Settlement
Third-party pain and suffering settlement from a work-related injury.
$1,450,000 Settlement
Death of an elderly man in an auto collision.
$983,000 Settlement
Brain injury resulting from a highway collision.
$950,000 Settlement
Products liability wrongful death involving a young man in his mid-twenties.
$925,000 Settlement
Severe burns resulting from a gas explosion in a home.
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