Blackwell Burke Team Members Involved in the Chauvin Trial

Firm founder and CEO Jerry W. Blackwell led the in-court prosecution of Derek Chauvin with the support of several colleagues at the firm, each of whom played critical roles behind the scenes. In much the same way the firm handles complex civil litigation, a group of talented and dedicated professionals with broad experience and expertise […]

Attorney Andrew “Andy” Crowder Secures Outstanding Result for Pro Bono Client – Court Agrees 125-Year-Old Pardon Statute Is Unconstitutional

After successfully winning an appeal before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, Attorney Andrew “Andy” Crowder secured another victory for his pro bono client Amreya Shefa. On April 20, a Minnesota court concluded that Minnesota’s 125-year-old pardon statute is unconstitutional. “The unconstitutional statute made Minnesota the only state in the country that required a unanimous […]

BTI Consulting Group Names Blackwell Burke to Client Service A-Team for 2021

Blackwell Burke is proud to announce that it was named to the BTI Client Service A-Team for the fifth consecutive year. This honor is limited to an elite group of law firms who are recognized for delivering the absolute best levels of client service. BTI’s ranking is based on in-depth interviews from general counsel and […]