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Kelly Jo Bruns, Personal Injury Attorney in Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Workers Comp

Lake Elmo, MN

Practicing personal injury in Lake Elmo since 1991.

35+
Years practicing
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Kelly Jo Bruns is an attorney based in Lake Elmo, MN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Kelly has over 35 years of legal experience.

Based in
Lake Elmo, MN
Experience
over 35 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Workers Comp
  • Handles Personal Injury and Workers Comp matters from Lake Elmo, MN.
  • Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kelly Jo Bruns: Kelly Jo Bruns is an attorney based in Lake Elmo, MN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Kelly has over 35 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kelly takes on

Kelly concentrates on personal injury and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelly handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Kelly takes personal injury matters in Lake Elmo, 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 Kelly agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Kelly takes workers comp matters in Lake Elmo, 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 Kelly agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kelly Jo Bruns — personal injury lawyer in Lake Elmo

Kelly Jo Bruns is an attorney based in Lake Elmo, MN. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Kelly has over 35 years of legal experience.

Kelly Jo Bruns is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury law, tort law. Kelly received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years. Kelly practices in Lake Elmo, MN.

Kelly's approach to personal injury cases

Kelly Jo Bruns is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury law, tort law. Kelly received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years. Kelly practices in Lake Elmo, MN.

Clients Kelly works with

Kelly reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and workers comp matters in Lake Elmo and the surrounding Minnesota area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • William Mitchell College of Law

    J.D. · 1991

  • University of Minnesota

    B.A. · 1984

Jurisdictions

Kelly's state bar admissions

  • Minnesota

    1991 · ACTIVE

Kelly studied at J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and B.A. in University of Minnesota.

Law school and academic background

Kelly completed J.D. in William Mitchell College of Law and B.A. in University of Minnesota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kelly runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kelly Jo Bruns's office in Lake Elmo

Kelly's primary office is at 8695 Eagle Point Blvd Apt 413, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042-8633. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

8695 Eagle Point Blvd Apt 413

Lake Elmo, MN 55042-8633

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kelly Jo Bruns — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kelly usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kelly charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly'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; Kelly will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Lake Elmo, Minnesota

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Kelly

Kelly discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Kelly confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kelly's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kelly Jo Bruns

  • How much does it cost to hire Kelly for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kelly offer a free consultation?

    Kelly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Kelly's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Minnesota typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Kelly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kelly take my case if I'm outside Lake Elmo?

    Kelly 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 — Kelly 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 Kelly?

    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. Kelly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kelly accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Kelly's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Lake Elmo, Minneapolis and St Paul in Minnesota

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