George Soule

About George Soule

George Soule is at home in any courtroom in America. George has tried cases in 19 states, ranging from rural courthouses and tribal courts to big city federal courts. From small-town Minnesota, George went to Harvard Law School, where he served on the Law Review with now-Chief Justice John Roberts. He returned to Minnesota in 1979 to begin his career as a trial lawyer. George has tried over 60 cases to verdict involving product liability, commercial and negligence claims. He also has coordinated product liability litigation nationwide, defended mass torts and class actions, and counseled manufacturers on product safety issues. He has written and lectured extensively on product liability, litigation and judicial selection. His clients include manufacturers of medical devices, farm and industrial equipment, vehicles, and consumer products. He also frequently represents local, national and international businesses in commercial litigation in Minnesota courts. In addition, George serves as a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. George is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates, and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2010). From under Governor Jesse Ventura, he served as Chair of the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection. He is a past President of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. When not defending his clients, he spends time working on political campaigns and enjoys baking chocolate chip cookies. Specialties: Product Liability Litigation, Medical Device Litigation, Business, Commercial and Financial Litigation, Dealer and Franchise, Recreational Vehicles, Product Safety and Liability Prevention, Trucking and Bus Company, Construction and Industrial Equipment, Construction and Power Tools

Experience

1. Partner

   Soule & Stull Llc

   Feb 2014 — Present · Minneapolis, MN

Education

• Minnesota State University, Moorhead

  B.A.

  1972 — 1976

Skills

• Litigation
• Trials
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Research
• Product Liability
• Business
• Trial Practice
• Courts
• Legal Writing
• Class Actions
• Liability
• Arbitration
• Appeals
• Civil Litigation
• Torts
• Wrongful Death
• Mediation
• Public Speaking