Attorneys Michael Hall III, Kate Hockin, and David Pagel of Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys have been named Attorneys of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer, an honor recognizing legal professionals who have made a meaningful impact through their work in the courtroom and their contributions to the legal profession.
The recognition highlights the attorneys’ work in Jane Doe v. Thomas Incantalupo, a personal injury case that drew attention for its significance and the results achieved. Through dedicated advocacy and strategic litigation, the team helped secure a result that stood out among Minnesota’s notable verdicts and settlements.
Minnesota Lawyer’s Attorneys of the Year Recognition
Each year, Minnesota Lawyer honors a select group of attorneys whose work has had a notable influence on Minnesota’s legal landscape. The Attorneys of the Year award recognizes lawyers who have demonstrated excellence through major case results, precedent-setting litigation, or exceptional advocacy.
Recipients are selected for achievements that reflect both professional skill and a commitment to justice.
The Case: Jane Doe v. Thomas Incantalupo
The recognition stems from the attorneys’ work representing a survivor in Jane Doe v. Thomas Incantalupo, a civil case involving sexual abuse by a former figure skating coach.
A Hennepin County jury awarded the plaintiff $12.5 million in damages after finding Incantalupo liable for abuse that occurred when the victim was a minor. The verdict included compensation for past and future emotional harm as well as punitive damages intended to hold the defendant accountable.
According to reports and trial testimony, the victim began working with Incantalupo as a figure skating coach when she was young. The abuse began when she was 14 years old and continued over a period of two years, often during trips for training and competitions.
The Attorneys Behind the Case
The successful outcome in Jane Doe v. Thomas Incantalupo reflects the work of a dedicated legal team. Attorneys Michael Hall III, Kate Hockin, and David Pagel brought experience, preparation, and strategic insight to the case.
Michael Hall III
Michael Hall III is a trial lawyer who believes in the simple premise that the practice of law should be used to help others, to promote fairness, and to do what’s right.
As a personal injury attorney in Minneapolis, he has helped thousands of victims throughout Minnesota. Attorney Hall has handled complex cases involving brain injuries, car accidents, catastrophic injuries, explosion injuries, farm accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, sexual abuse, product liability, wrongful death, and more.
Michael has received statewide recognition for repeatedly securing some of the most significant and precedent-setting courtroom victories in Minnesota.
Kate Hockin
Kate Hockin joined Hall Law in March 2019 after clerking for the Honorable Cynthia L. McCollum in Dakota County District Court. Kate is admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Association of Justice.
Kate graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Society, and the Environment. She later graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
David Pagel
David Pagel joined Hall Law in May 2021 after clerking for the Honorable Tracy L. Perzel in Dakota County District Court. He is admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and is a member of the Minnesota Association of Justice.
David serves on the Military & Veterans Affairs Council within the Minnesota State Bar Association. He earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Before attending law school, David spent nearly five years working for a large insurance company, where he gained valuable insight into how insurance carriers evaluate and defend claims.
Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys–A Commitment to Personal Injury Advocacy
Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys brings together more than 80 years of combined legal experience handling complex personal injury matters in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the years, we have recovered more than $90 million on behalf of our clients.
Through our work on cases like Jane Doe v. Thomas Incantalupo, members of our team like Michael Hall III, Kate Hockin, and David Pagel continue to demonstrate the impact that experienced legal representation can have in helping survivors seek accountability and justice.
For more information, please contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation today. We have three convenient locations in Minnesota, including Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and Edina.
We proudly serve Hennepin County, Stearns County, and their surrounding areas:
Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys – Minneapolis
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