Frederick J. Goetz | Goetz & Eckland | Litigation & Criminal Defense | Attorneys at Law | Minneapolis, MN

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Frederick J. Goetz

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Frederick J. Goetz

Frederick is a seasoned litigator. In his 24 years of practice he has successfully defended those accused of crimes including fraud, bribery, trademark and copyright infringement, murder, narcotics crimes, sexual assault and misconduct offenses, as well as many other offenses. He also has helped vindicate the civil rights of numerous citizens who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights by government officials including police officers and corrections staff. He also has helped personal injury victims obtain millions of dollars in recoveries.

Frederick is a past-president of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Fredrick and his family live in Minneapolis.




Member, National Association of Criminal
  Defense Lawyers
Member, American Association for Justice


Personal Injury
Criminal Defense

Civil Rights
Appellate Advocacy


Phone 612-874-1552
fgoetz@goetzeckland.com
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Legal Assistant: Angie Lowry

MY PHILOSOPHY

FREDERICK J. GOETZ


My mission is simple: understanding and achieving your objectives. With thorough preparation, skilled and experienced advocacy, and zealous representation, nothing less than the best possible result in every case is my goal.

I have helped hundreds of clients throughout the country achieve their objectives, many in extremely difficult and high profile cases. My clients know that I will always push their interests, whether that means settling the case or taking the case to trial. In everything I do, I am guided by my unyielding commitment to taking care of my clients and getting them the best possible outcome.

NOTABLE CASES

Personal Injury


Sowell v. M.B. Co.

$1 million plus settlement for victims in car struck by semi truck.

Passenger v. Drunk Driver

$1 million plus settlement for victims in car struck by drunk driver.

Fiedor v. Meristar
$333,396 award for victim in car accident.

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PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Graduate, Carleton College, 1983
Honors Graduate, Hamline University Law School, 1987
Partner, Voss, Goetz & Hickman, Minneapolis, 1987-1996
Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Frederick J. Goetz, Minneapolis, 1996-2001
Award Winner, “Rising Star,” Minnesota Law & Politics, 1998, 1999
Award Winner, “Super Lawyer,” Minnesota Law & Politics, 2000-2008,
  2011
Member, Minnesota and Hennepin County Bar Associations
Member, Fourth Judicial District Ethics Committee

Member, Minnesota and American Trial Lawyers Associations
Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
President, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003-2004
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member, Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court
Member, Plymouth Congregational Church
Board of Stewards, Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001-2004
Board of Deacons, Plymouth Congregational Church, 2005-2007