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Meagher & Geer

Laura Brown//June 23, 2025//

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Meagher & Geer

Laura Brown//June 23, 2025//

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Meagher & Geer

Established in Minneapolis in 1929, Meagher & Geer has 75 attorneys in six offices across the country.

The firm has positioned itself as a leading litigation defense and insurance coverage firm in the Upper Midwest, representing over 125 of the nation’s leading insurance companies. Additionally, it represents businesses of all sizes in industries including medical, legal, and design, as well as individual professionals, non-profit organizations, and public entities.

Understanding clients’ business and professional objectives, the firm assesses risk, develops alternative strategies, and partners with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Meagher & Geer emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts through a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The firm also joined Midsize Mansfield Rule in 2021 to expand its commitment to equity and inclusion. In 2023, Meagher & Geer achieved Mansfield Certification Plus, achieving 30% representation of historically underrepresented attorneys in leadership roles and pathway activities.

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