Alan P. King

Partner

Alan focuses his practice on construction litigation, representing a wide range of contractors in a variety of trades. Alan also specializes in the area of personal injury, no-fault automobile insurance defense, and general civil litigation. He has achieved a number of successful outcomes for his clients in state district court and arbitration proceedings. Alan is licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and federal district court-District of Minnesota.

After completing service in the U.S. Army, Alan lived in Los Angeles for three years. He also served as a commissioned officer in the California and Minnesota Army National Guards. Alan presently lives in the Twin Cities area with his family.

Chair, HCBA Community Relations
Committee, 2008-Present
Award Winner, Four-Time Super Lawyer
"Rising Star," 2008-2011

Insurance Defense
Construction
Business Litigation
Appellate Advocacy

Phone 612-874-1552
aking@goetzeckland.com
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Legal Assistant: Melony Siedow

MY PHILOSOPHY

ALAN KING

For me, the practice of law is inherently tied to communicating and interacting with others. Whether it be opposing counsel, a judge, or even my own clients, the nature of my communications with others is extremely important towards setting the posture of each case. Often times, simply listening is the best communication.

Although I will not try every case, I approach each one as if it will be my next trial. To me, knowing that I have left no stone unturned gives me the satisfaction that I have provided my clients the representation they expect and deserve. That is why I enjoy litigating cases.

NOTABLE CASES

Begin v. Miller

Trial Win
(0,000 Claim)

In Begin v. Miller (Hennepin County District Court, 2010), an automobile accident occurred when a vehicle in front of Mr. Begin stopped abruptly, causing Mr. Begin to stop, and Mr. Miller hit him from behind. After the accident, Mr. Begin began an extensive course of treatment, which included left knee surgery and a discectomy and fusion at L4-5. He also claimed he was unable to return to work as a heavy equipment operator as a result of his injuries. Mr. Begin was unwilling to . . . [Read More]

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Graduate, Winona State University, 1996
Graduate, University of Southern California (masters in counseling), 1999
Graduate, William Mitchell College of Law, 2004
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association
U.S. Army (active duty,1990-1993), served in South Korea and Texas,
highest rank held: sergeant
U.S. Army ROTC, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (1994-1996)
U.S. Army National Guard (California and Minnesota, 1996-2004), served
as an engineering officer in combat engineering battalions, highest
rank held: captain

Chair, Community Relations Committee, Hennepin County Bar Association,
2008-2012
Member, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Co-Author: “When are communications with experts exempt from
discovery? Application and Implications of Revised Federal Rule of
Civil Procedure 26(b)(4),” presented at the Minnesota CLE Conference
Center, June 15, 2011.
Chair, Community Relations Committee, Hennepin County Bar Association, 2008-2012