Cory Patrick Whalen, Car Accidents Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing car accidents in Minneapolis since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Cory Patrick Whalen is a partner based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Cory has over 28 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MN
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Cory Patrick Whalen: Cory Patrick Whalen is a partner based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Cory has over 28 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Cory takes on
Cory concentrates on car accidents, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cory handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Wrongful Death
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Car Accidents cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cory takes car accidents matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cory takes personal injury matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cory takes product liability matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cory takes wrongful death matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Cory Patrick Whalen — car accidents lawyer in Minneapolis
Cory Patrick Whalen is a partner based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Cory has over 28 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Cory Whalen is a partner and shareholder at the law firm of SiebenCarey. He practices in all areas of personal injury litigation. He was selected as one of America's best lawyers in the area of product liability litigation by The Best Lawyers of America. Selection to The Best Lawyers of America is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprised of more than four million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country. Cory is certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Fewer than one percent of U.S. lawyers are members. Cory is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite organization of accomplished trial attorneys whose qualifications require demonstrated significant courtroom skill and experience, high personal character, and an honorable ethical reputation. Cory was named to the Minnesota Super Lawyer list. Super Lawyer honorees are selected from an annual survey and the distinction is bestowed on less than five percent of Minnesota's practicing attorneys. In addition to representing his clients, Cory is a frequent lecturer and author for legal education seminars. He has taught Litigation and Trial Practice at Hamline University in St. Paul. He is admitted to the Minnesota State Bar and United States Federal District Bar.
How Cory handles car accidents matters
Cory Whalen is a partner and shareholder at the law firm of SiebenCarey . He practices in all areas of personal injury litigation. He was selected as one of America's best lawyers in the area of product liability litigation by The Best Lawyers of America . Selection to The Best Lawyers of America is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprised of more than four million…
Who Cory represents
Cory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, personal injury, and product liability matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
William Mitchell College of Law
J.D. · 1998
Winona State University
B.S. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Cory's state bar admissions
Minnesota
1998 · ACTIVE
Cory studied at J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and B.S. in Winona State University.
Law school and academic background
Cory completed J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and B.S. in Winona State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cory runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Cory has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Cory's professional memberships and bar associations
Minnesota State Bar Association Minnesota Association for Justice American Association for Justice Million Dollar Advocates Forum Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
membership
Locations
Cory Patrick Whalen's office in Minneapolis
Cory's primary office is at 901 Marquette Avenue, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Cory Patrick Whalen — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Cory. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Minneapolis.
5.0
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How to hire Cory Patrick Whalen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cory usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cory charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cory's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cory will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cory
Cory discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cory confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cory's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cory Patrick Whalen
How much does it cost to hire Cory for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cory walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cory offer a free consultation?
Cory charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cory's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Cory's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cory gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cory take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Cory is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cory will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cory?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cory will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cory accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Cory's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Car Accidents attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
Cory handles car accidents matters throughout Minnesota. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified car accidents attorneys in that community.
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