Robert T. Brabbit, Personal Injury Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
focused on Personal Injury and Workers Comp
Minneapolis, MN
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Robert T. Brabbit is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp.
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- Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
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- Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Personal Injury and Workers Comp matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Robert T. Brabbit: Robert T. Brabbit is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on personal injury and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Robert takes personal injury matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Robert takes workers comp matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert T. Brabbit — personal injury lawyer in Minneapolis
Robert T. Brabbit is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp.
Robert Brabbit brings more than two decades of experience representing individuals in complex personal injury matters. Since joining SiebenCareyin 2017, he has continued a long-standing career advocating for plaintiffs in civil litigation, with a focus on workers' compensation, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, and wrongful death claims. His work also extends to asbestos-related cases, including those involving mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.
Before joining the firm, Robert was a founding partner of the Minneapolis-based firm Brabbit & Salita, P.A., where he built a reputation as a skilled trial attorney. His peers have consistently recognized his work, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and repeated selection to Super Lawyers—an honor awarded to a small percentage of attorneys in Minnesota—every year since 1996.
Robert has been actively involved in the legal community throughout his career. He previously co-chaired the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Hennepin County Bar Association and is a member of several professional organizations, including the Minnesota Association for Justice, Minnesota State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and American Association for Justice. He frequently contributes to continuing legal education programs focused on workers’ compensation litigation.
In addition to his practice, Robert has shared his knowledge in the classroom as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he taught Trial Advocacy and Advanced Trial Advocacy. He has also contributed to the Minnesota State District Court Civil Practice Deskbook, a widely used resource among attorneys and judges across the state.
Robert is licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as in the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. During law school, he served as Executive Editor of the William Mitchell Law Review.
Robert's approach to personal injury cases
Robert Brabbit brings more than two decades of experience representing individuals in complex personal injury matters. Since joining Sieben Carey in 2017, he has continued a long-standing career advocating for plaintiffs in civil litigation, with a focus on workers' compensation , motor vehicle accidents, product liability , and wrongful death claims. His work also extends to asbestos-related…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and workers comp matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Minnesota, Minnesota
ACTIVE
Wisconsin, Wisconsin
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer - Thomson Reuters
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers Compensation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Attorneys
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 40 Workers' Compensation Attorney
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Minnesota Law & Politics
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Lawyer In Personal Injury Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating Martindale-Hubbell;
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The highest rating for professional skills
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Injury (2026).
Locations
Robert T. Brabbit's office in Minneapolis
Robert's primary office is at 901 Marquette Avenue, Suite 500, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert T. Brabbit — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert T. Brabbit
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Robert is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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