Bassford Remele is a full-service litigation firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1882, the firm represents local, national and international clients in all areas of civil litigation.

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Jan M. Gunderson

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E-mail: jgunderson@bassford.com
Phone: 612.376.1657
Fax: 612.746.1257

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Jan Gunderson has tried more than 30 jury trials in personal injury defense, no-fault and insurance coverage, sexual harassment/abuse, employment, child care negligence, and premises liability. She represents non-profits, government entities, corporations, and individuals in state and federal courts and in arbitration forums including AAA and NASD.

Ms. Gunderson received her law degree from Hamline University School of Law, where she was on the Hamline Law Review, Midwest Moot Court Team, and worked as a legal writing/research instructor. Since graduation, Ms. Gunderson has served as chair of the Alumni Board and has been recognized by HUSL as a Distinguished Alumna for her ethical leadership and service. She is a member of the National Board and a past president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an international group of accomplished trial attorneys that promotes law as a profession and the right to civil trial by jury.

Ms. Gunderson is active in pro bono legal work for the Tubman Family Alliance (f/k/a Chrysalis Center for Women). She was named a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2012 and was selected by her peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Minnesota and the Best Lawyers in America.

Areas of Practice
Employment Law
Insurance Coverage
Legal Malpractice
Motor Vehicle and No-Fault Law
Personal Injury
Premises Liability

Education
Hamline University School of Law
J.D., 1986
Honors: Cum Laude
Law Review
Midwest Moot Court Team

College of St. Benedict
B.A., Psychology, 1980
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1986

Honors and Awards

• Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009-2012
• Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation, 2007 - 2012
• Distinguished Alumna, Hamline University School of Law

Professional Associations and Memberships
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
National Board Member, 2009 - Present
Co-Chair, National Board Diversity Committee, 2012 - Present
Co-Chair, 2013 Annual Leadership Conference, 2012 - Present
President, Minnesota Chapter, 2006

American Arbitration Association
Panel Member

American Bar Association
Member

Minnesota State Bar Association
Member

Hennepin County Bar Association
Member

Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
Member

Minnesota Women Lawyers
Member

Published Works

• Special Verdict Forms and Jury Instructions, Chapter 19 Update, Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Deskbook, Minnesota State Bar Association, 4th Ed., 2009 and 2010 (Co-Author with J.R. Mulder)

Representative Clients
Metropolitan Council
American Family Mutual Insurance Company

Previous Employment

• Rider Bennett, L.L.P., Partner

Community Work
Chair, Alumni Board Hamline University School of Law
Metropolitan Economic Development Association, Volunteer of the Year, 2002
International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs of the College of St. Catherine
Tubman Family Alliance (f/k/a Chrysalis Center for Women)

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