Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in White Bear Lake, MN
Donald W Kohler is a dedicated White Bear Lake attorney with over 17 years of experience providing high-quality legal representation in Minnesota. Admitted to practice in 1998, I bring firsthand knowledge of workers' compensation systems through personal experience sustaining a back injury while employed at United Parcel Service. My practice focuses on advocating for clients in workers' compensation claims, personal injury cases, wrongful death matters, and estate planning needs. As a solo practitioner, I prioritize direct attorney-client communication, offering personalized service with prompt responses and clear explanations of complex legal processes. My courtroom experience includes arguing cases before the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, Minnesota Court of Appeals, and Minnesota Supreme Court.I serve communities across the Twin Cities metro area including St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the Iron Range region, maintaining office locations in both White Bear Lake and Kabetogama. My commitment to client-centered representation stems from understanding the physical, financial, and emotional challenges clients face following workplace injuries or accidents. I provide free initial consultations and accommodate client schedules with evening and weekend appointments. This practice combines extensive legal knowledge with approachable service, ensuring clients receive both expert representation and compassionate support throughout their legal matters.
Services
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Catastrophic Injuries
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of Minnesota legal experience with trial-tested advocacy
- Our attorney has firsthand experience navigating workers' compensation systems
- We provide direct attorney communication and personalized case management
- Our practice combines estate planning expertise with personal injury representation
- We maintain courtroom experience at all Minnesota appellate levels
Services
Workers' Compensation
We represent injured workers seeking benefits for medical care, wage loss, and vocational rehabilitation. Our practice handles claims involving back injuries, repetitive stress, and occupational diseases. With personal experience navigating Minnesota's workers' compensation system, we guide clients through every stage of the claims process.
Personal Injury
Our firm handles motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and product liability claims. We represent clients with injuries ranging from soft tissue damage to permanent disabilities. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through negotiated settlements or courtroom litigation.
Wrongful Death
We assist families seeking justice for loved ones lost due to negligence or misconduct. Our representation includes claims involving vehicle accidents, medical errors, and workplace fatalities. We help clients navigate complex legal processes while pursuing compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, revocable trusts, and healthcare directives. Our services ensure clients' wishes are honored through powers of attorney and transfer-on-death deeds. We provide tailored solutions for asset protection and smooth succession planning.
Catastrophic Injuries
Our practice represents clients with life-altering injuries including spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and severe burns. We work with medical experts to document long-term care needs and pursue compensation for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications resulting from accidents.
People
Donald W Kohler
Attorney
Donald W Kohler is a White Bear Lake attorney with over 17 years of experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, and estate planning. He earned his law degree in 1998 after a career at UPS and personal experience with workers' comp. He offers personalized legal representation and direct client communication.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Minnesota including the Twin Cities metro area (St. Paul, Minneapolis) and the Iron Range region from our White Bear Lake and Kabetogama offices.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
Our practice focuses exclusively on Minnesota legal matters, ensuring deep familiarity with state-specific laws and court systems for workers' compensation and personal injury claims.
What experience do you have with workers' comp?
We have 17+ years of experience handling Minnesota workers' compensation claims, including appeals before the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, with personal experience navigating the system as an injured worker.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and potential claims, with flexible scheduling available for evening and weekend appointments.
What types of cases do you handle?
Our practice focuses on workers' compensation, personal injury, wrongful death, and estate planning matters, representing clients in both litigation and document preparation capacities.
