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Richard E. Student

Serious about Justice. Serious About Results.

Richard E. Student

Partner

Personal Injury & Civil Rights Attorney

Rich’s work at Meshbesher & Student focuses on plaintiff’s personal injury and civil rights cases. He has extensive experience in these areas of practice, from pre-claim investigation, through settlement negotiations, litigation, trial, and appeal. He has worked as lead counsel on numerous cases in state and federal court that have resulted in 7-figure settlements in matters involving serious injury and death.

Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota: J.D. – 2009; Law Journal: Journal of International Law, Note and Comment Editor, 2008-2009; Staff Member, 2007-2008
  • Miami University, Oxford, Ohio: B.A. - 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Hennepin County Bar Association

Pro Bono Activities

  • Pro Se Project volunteer attorney, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Contact Meshbesher & Student online or by phone at (612) 200-1526 to discuss your situation with a personal injury attorney in Minneapolis today.

  • 2025 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • America Top 100
  • Lead Council Rated
  • AV Preeminent 2019
  • NACDL
  • MSBA

Representation You Can Count On

Serving Minneapolis & The Surrounding Areas

Our legal team has what it takes to pursue justice on your behalf, no matter the circumstance.

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