Meet Michael

As a partner at SiebenCarey, Mike has earned a reputation for being a strong advocate for the rights of injured workers. He has achieved success in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and auto accident insurance litigation.

Mike graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law after working for more than 15 years with government, nonprofit and education organizations. Mike was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar in 1997, the Federal District Court in 2004, and previously qualified as a mediator by the Minnesota Supreme Court.


Professional Recognitions

Every year since 2014, Mike has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyers® honoree every year; selection for this respected list recognizes lawyers for their outstanding professional achievements who have attained a high degree of peer recognition. No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Mike was also chosen for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Workers' Compensation Law. He has been selected every year since 2010.

In 2018 and 2016, Mike received "Lawyer of the Year" recognition by The Best Lawyers in America. Mike was selected by his peers in Minnesota for his work in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law -- Claimants.


Community Support and Leadership

As a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice, Mike has actively lobbied the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Advisory Council and the Minnesota Legislature to support change in the Minnesota Workers' Compensation laws to benefit injured workers. Mike frequently speaks to labor union members about the rights of injured workers.

Mike and his wife live in Hastings where they raised their family. He is an active member of his church and community. In 2009, he was awarded the “Distinguished Leadership Award” by the YMCA of Hastings where he has volunteered for many years.


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“My goal is to always be a compassionate and hard-working legal advocate for injured people.”

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Awards and Associations

2018 and 2016 Lawyer of the Year - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Best Lawyers of America

Best Lawyers in America

Workers' Compensation Law

Super Lawyer - Thomson Reuters

Workers' Compensation

Best of the Best Attorneys

Top 10 Workers' Compensation Attorney

Minnesota Rising Stars

Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters

Qualified Neutral under Rule 114

Minnesota Supreme Court

American Association for Justice Leader's Forum

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Minnesota State Bar Association

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Hennepin County Bar Association

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American Association for Justice

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Minnesota Association for Justice

Board of Governors Emeritus

YMCA

Board of Directors - 2009 Distinguished Leader Award

Verdicts & Settlements

$240,000
Experienced Motorcyclists Can Be Victims of Accidents

Litigation Type - Auto Accidents

Client Injury - Fractured Pelvis, Fractured Arm

An avid motorcyclist was passing through a city in Michigan on a trip from Ohio to Minnesota when he was struck by a dump truck. The motorcyclist was proceeding straight through an intersection on a green light and was hit by the dump truck who was making a left turn and failed to yield the right of way. The collision threw the motorcyclist off his bike and his motorcycle was wedged under the dump truck. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The trauma services needed were not available at that hospital so our client was airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

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Injured While Running Errand for Employer Can Be Covered by Workers' Compensation

Litigation Type - Work Related Injuries

Client Injury - Skull Fractures, Broken Bones

Our client was riding his motorcycle in Plymouth, MN on a sunny afternoon when he slowed down for a set of railroad tracks and was rear ended by the vehicle traveling behind him.  It is believed his motorcycle was pushed forward quite some distance underneath the vehicle.  Our client was wearing a helmet yet he sustained a sub-dural hematoma, two skull fractures, a broken collar bone, two broken ribs, a broken tailbone, two broken toes, and 3 broken bones in his foot.

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Company Ordered to Pay Permanent Disability When Retraining Benefits Denied

Litigation Type - Work Related Injuries

Client Injury - Back Injury

In a ruling that could significantly impact laid off workers injured on the job, a workers' compensation judge ordered LTV Steel Mining Company and its insurer to pay a Biwabik resident permanent and total disability benefits when the company earlier refused to pay for retraining.

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Insurance Loophole Affects ATV Accident Victim

Litigation Type - ATV Accidents

Client Injury - Brain Injury

One of our clients suffered a serious brain injury when he lost control of an ATV and hit a tree.  Just 15 years old at the time of the accident, he was operating the ATV while performing clean up work for a landscape business.  The family's health insurance company fought responsibility for his medical bills and the workers' compensation insurance company denied liability.

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Case Studies

Kevin's Story – "My Reputation is On the Line"

People call me because there are so many injury lawyers out there. They trust me and I trust SiebenCarey.

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Adam's Story – "Life changed in an instant"

My son, Adam, only 15 at the time, suffered a serious brain injury when he lost control of an ATV and hit a tree while performing clean up work for.

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Clint's Story 2 – "We had a fight on our hands"

A simple errand for my employer on my lunch break turned into a horrific accident. I was riding my motorcycle and had slowed down for a set of railroad tracks when

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Lee's Story – "Take the Stress Out"

The people I send to SiebenCarey feel like they took care of them, and they care about them.

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Janet's Story – "Getting back to what matters most."

Many people are reluctant to contact an attorney because they see the legal process as confusing and intimidating. But here at SiebenCarey, clients have commented repeatedly that our lawyers genuinely care about them and keep their best interests in mind. This “Thank You” letter from Mike Scully’s client Janet is one example.

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