PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Patricia Hartmann graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 1981; she was admitted to practice in the state of Minnesota in 1981; she was admitted to practice in the federal district courts of Minnesota in 1981, and the Eighth Circuit in 1982.

She opened her own law practice in 1984 in downtown St. Paul. She practices exclusively in the area of civil litigation, primarily representing individuals who have sustained personal injuries or damages as a result of the negligence or wrongful conduct of others.

For approximately 15 years she represented women who had sustained injuries as a result of using the Dalkon Shield, an intrauterine contraceptive device that was marketed in the United States until the mid 1970's and finally recalled by the A. H. Robins Co. in 1984.

When the United States Justice Department commenced grand jury proceedings for obstruction of justice against the A. H. Robins Co., she was called as a witness to testify concerning the destruction of evidence that had been uncovered through discovery she obtained in Minnesota cases.

Patricia Hartmann has represented people who have sustained injuries due to a variety of circumstances, including car collisions, dangerous premises, and dog bites.

She has extensive experience representing people who have sustained losses due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of other attorneys.

She is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, formerly known as the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Patricia J. Hartmann graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1976 with a B.A. in philosophy; Phi Beta Kappa 1975. She graduated from Archbishop Brady High School in 1972; National Merit Scholar.