Free Legal Services for Bridge Collapse Victims

The Minneapolis Strib has a story on some Minnesota firms offering free services to potential plaintiffs affected by the Minnesota bridge collapse.

The Minneapolis law firm responsible for winning a record settlement against Big Tobacco almost a decade ago is among a consortium of Twin Cities firms offering free legal services to the victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse.

"We have the resources to do what is right," said Chris Messerly, a partner at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi. Messerly said the firm already represents the Mora, Minn., family of construction worker Greg (Jolly) Jolstad, the only victim whose remains have yet to be recovered.

By coincidence (?) named RKMC partner Michael Ciresi is running for U.S. Senate against Norm Coleman.  Some firms have clients on contingency as well.

--BC

(who worked on Paul Wellstone's first campaign and will contribute to whoever gets nominated against Coleman, in case it's relevant)