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Atkinson, Thomas

Thomas Atkinson - Arden Hills, MN

Attorney at Atkinson Gerber Law Office

Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Arden Hills, MN

6 Pinetree Drive Suite 225 Arden Hills, MN 55112

  • Free Consultation
  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 33 Years 
    Experience

Arden Hills Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Workers' Compensation

Attorney Information

Overview

Tom is the founding partner of Atkinson Gerber Law Office. He has dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to the workers' compensation field. While he once represented employers and insurance companies in workers' comp cases, he now uses that insight to effectively navigate the process and better aid injured workers in Minnesota. Having suffered a workplace injury himself, Tom personally knows what it's like to face insurance companies, and he is committed to providing aggressive advocacy for his clients.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Thomas Atkinson included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Mee Lee Thao v. Syovis Life Tech, September 2, 2016, Minnesota Workers Compensation Court of Appeals. Reversed the compensation judges decision, finding a compensable injury and awarding various medical benefits to injured worker., 2016
  • Selected to Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2024
  • Selected to Rising Stars, 2006 - 2008

Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas Atkinson

Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2000 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 1999 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 1998 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Education

  • Legal Education

    • Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, May, 1993
      JD
  • Non Legal Education

    • Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, May, 1990
      BA History

Past Positions

  • Quinlivan Law Firm, Associate, October 1, 1993 - December 1, 1994
  • Hartford Insurance, Senior Counsel, December 1, 1994 - January 7, 2002
  • St. Paul Companies, Counsel, January 8, 2002 - March 15, 2009
  • MN Disability & Atkinson Law Offices, Partner, March 15, 2009 - Present

Representative Cases

  • In 2016 our firm has recovered over $10,000,000 in benefits for our clients. My largest personal settlement was nearly $500,000 for the dependent child of a worker killed on the job., 2016

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1993

Specialties and Certifications

  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy - Baltimore, Maryland, 1995

Other Affiliations

  • Minnesota Association for Justice - Board of Governors, 2012
  • Minnesota Association for Justice - Member, 2009
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - Chair of Insurance for Members Committee, 2003
  • Minnesota State Bar Association - Board of Insurance For Members Committee, 2002

Reviews

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Highlights

  • 4.5 Value
  • 4.5 Quality of Service
  • 4.5 Professional Competence
  • By Anonymous on Mar. 17, 2018
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2018
    Recommends this Attorney
    Atkinson Law was recommended to me from another attorney for my workers comp. case. This was the first time I needed an attorney for an employment issue. Tom, Kerry, and Dana were exceptional. This was a stressful situation for me, and Atkinson Law was supportive and professional. The judge sided in my favor. I’m grateful I had Atkinson Law representing me. I highly recommend this law office. They are wonderful.
  • By Anonymous on Apr. 06, 2017
    Verified Client
    Hired Attorney 2016
    Recommends this Attorney
    Recommended for workers compensation issues. Great guy and staff.
  • By Anonymous on Jun. 28, 2024
    Hired Attorney 2023-2024
    Tom and team thanks for all you did on my case. I appreciate all you've done for me. I will call if I need anymore legal assistance. Great job
    Value: 4.5 out of 5
    Quality of Service: 4.5 out of 5
    Professional Competence: 4.5 out of 5

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Arden Hills, MN

6 Pinetree Drive
Suite 225
Arden Hills, MN 55112

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Phone: 800-583-7016

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