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Genevieve M. Zimmerman
Partner
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Genevieve Zimmerman is a partner at Zimmerman Reed working out of the firm’s Minneapolis office. Her practice focuses exclusively on representing individuals injured by pharmaceutical drugs with undisclosed and dangerous side effects and individuals injured or killed by defective medical devices. Genevieve has a broad understanding of the science and the law that is critical to successfully litigating these claims. She has both first and second chair trial experience, and has successfully resolved hundreds of clients’ claims in settlement – demonstrating her commitment to taking whatever strategy necessary to obtain meaningful resolution for those injured by these products.
Among her notable cases, Genevieve represented heart defibrillator patients after Guidant announced the recall of nearly 50,000 heart defibrillators that could short circuit without warning. Additionally, she successfully prosecuted claims of serious injuries and death following reports of an increased risk of heart attack and stroke from the popular pain prescription drug Vioxx, manufactured and marketed by Merck. Prior to joining Zimmerman Reed, Genevieve also spent significant time providing pro bono legal services to the survivors and families who lost loved ones as a result of the I-35W Bridge Collapse, resulting in recoveries exceeding $75 million.
Currently, Genevieve is actively involved in the Zimmer NexGen MDL representing patients who have experienced knee replacement failure, loosening and other complications following their knee implant. She also represents clients in individual and nation-wide Litigation related to injuries from Transvaginal Mesh, Fosamax, Actos and Propecia.
Genevieve graduated from Hamline University School of Law, where she was the Production Editor of the Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy. She also was a member of the William McGee Civil Rights Moot Court Team. Genevieve is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota, and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Select Presentations and/or Publications:
- “Topamax Teleseminar: Injuries and Causation,” American Association of Justice
- “Vioxx Cases History and Impact of National Consolidation on Individual Cases,” Minnesota Association for Justice
Civic Associations:
- Health Law Instiute, Hamline University, Board Member (2009 – present)
- Avenues for Homeless Youth, Board Member (2007 – 2009)
- William McGee Civil Rights Moot Court Team, Coach (2005-2008)
Professional Memberships:
- American Association of Justice
- American Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota Association for Justice
- Minnesota Bar Association
- Minnesota Women Lawyers
- Ramsey County Bar Association
- Richard T. Oakes American Inn of Court
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Education:
- J.D., Hamline University School of Law
- B.A., Macalester College
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