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Meet Steven R. Schwegman

In my legal practice, I concentrate on professional liability, primarily medical malpractice defense. I’m proud to have been recognized as one of the Minnesota Attorneys of the Year for 2005. With over 150 jury trials under my belt, I’ve handled a diverse array of cases, from catastrophic personal injury to medical malpractice and everything in between.

My experience spans various medical specialties, including wrongful death, obstetrics, emergency medicine, orthopedics, urological, and family medicine, as well as hospital liability. I also provide representation for healthcare professionals before their respective professional boards, navigating complex legal to secure favorable outcomes for my clients.

Sharing knowledge is paramount to me. That’s why I’ve been a speaker at numerous seminars on general liability, medical negligence, and tort claims. Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of teaching as an adjunct professor at St. Cloud State University.

Recognition from esteemed organizations such as the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and being selected to the Minnesota “Super Lawyers” since 1999 are milestones I hold dear. Leadership roles within state and national defense organizations, including my tenure as Past-President of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association and service on DRI’s Board of Directors, have further enriched my legal journey as a trial attorney.

I’ve also had the privilege of contributing to the development of defense trial advocacy skills as a faculty member for the 42nd Annual Trial Academy of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) held at Stanford University School of Law. This intensive program, renowned for its effectiveness in shaping trial advocates, allowed me to share insights with aspiring legal professionals from across the country. Through it all, my dedication remains unwavering — to provide unparalleled legal representation and uphold the highest standards of excellence in the legal profession.

Contact Steven R. Schwegman

To contact me, please contact my legal team:

Legal Assistants

Marie A. Lahr - Insurance Defense, Professional Liability

Paralegals

Kimberly Kasper - Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation, Boards of Medical Practice Reviews

A Closer Look

Whats your favorite part of your work?
Being challenged every day.
Where is your favorite place you have visited?
Grand Marais, Chicago, San Francisco, and Italy.
Whats your favorite activity outside of work?
Spending time with family, going for walks with my wife, travelling.

Community Involvement

Proud Graduate of

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William Mitchell College of Law
St. Paul, MN

J.D. – 1984
Honors: magna cum laude

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St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN

B.S. – 1981
Honors: cum laude

Steven R. Schwegman Attorney of Quinlivan & Hughes P.A.
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Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Wisconsin
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Iowa
U.S. District Court District of North Dakota

Honors

Attorney of the Year Minnesota Lawyer, 2005
Minnesota Super Lawyers 2003-2020
Awarded AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell
Exceptional Performance Citation DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar
DRI Minnesota State Representative
DRI Board of Directors, 2009 - Present
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates

Classes and Seminars

"Keeping Long-Term Members and Past Presidents Involved in State and Local Defense Organizations.", DRI Annual Meeting, October 8, 2009
"2009 DRI North Central Regional Meeting. SLDO: Geography and Its Problems.", , January 15, 2009
“Malpractice Risks – The Basics.”, St. Cloud Dentists and Oral Surgeons’ Study Club, May 17, 2009
“Malpractice Risks and Basics.”, MHA Insurance Company, April 20, 2007
“Nursing Home Litigation – Recent Developments.”, Mahowald Insurance Agency and Clients, March 20, 2007
"2007 DRI North Central Regional Meeting. Getting New Lawyer Members Involved and Keeping Current Members Active", , January 11, 2007
“Malpractice: Risky Business 101.”, St. Gabriel’s Hospital, June 22, 2006
“Malpractice Risks – Healthcare: A Risky Business.”, Quinlivan & Hughes, April 6, 2006
“Fry-Mack Strategies.” 2005 Medical Malpractice Conference, Hennepin County Bar Assoc., Minnesota Defense Lawyers Assoc. and Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, April 21, 2005
“Medical Malpractice – Principles and Issues.”, CentraCare Health System, March 1, 2005
“Managing Business and Difficult Litigation Issues and Techniques.", MDLA 29th Annual Trial Techniques Seminar – Seminar Coordinator, August 19, 2004
“Miller Shugart, Drake Ryan & Other Complex Releases.”, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, April 6, 2004
"Investigation, Research, Discovery (Resources for the Litigation Paralegal).", MDLA and Minnesota Paralegal Association, September 25, 2003
“Overview of Wrongful Death Liability.”, MDLA 28th Annual Trial Techniques Seminar, August 15, 2003
“Medical Malpractice Update.”, 2002 Risk & Insurance Management Business & Education Meeting, April 25, 2002
“A Smorgasbord of Legal Topics.”, MDLA 37th Annual Mid-Winter Conference, February 16, 2002
“Medical Malpractice – Principles and Issues.”, Midsota Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, January 15, 2002
“EMTALA Training: What, Why, When, Where, & How?”, Catholic Health Initiatives, December 1, 2001
“Automobile Insurance Law – Update 2000.”, Quinlivan & Hughes Annual Client Seminar, August 1, 2000
"Billing and Auditing Issues", Seminar Coordinator, Mid-Winter Meeting of Minnesota Defense Lawyers, February 1, 1998
"1999 MDLA 37th Annual Mid-Winter Conference.", Seminar Coordinator, February 19, 1999
"1998 Sauk Rapids – Rice High School Career Fair presentation.", , February 19, 1998
"Declaratory Judgment Actions.", Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, annual conference Insurance Law, October 1, 1994
"How to Handle a Personal Injury Case - Mandatory ADR and Settlement", Speaker, Minnesota State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education, May 1, 1999
"American's with Disabilities Act- Legal Implications.", MCIT, Risk Mgmt Seminar, March 1, 1992
"ADR, State of the Art.", Stearns Benton Bar Association, February 1, 1996
"No-Fault Case Law; Rules of the Road, Multiple Coverages; Release of Medical Records.", State Farm, August 1, 1997
"Legal Resources – Information Sharing and the Internet.”, MDLA 22st Trial Techniques Seminar, Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, August 1, 1997
"Rules of Evidence.", State Farm, September 1, 1997
"A Smorgasbord of Legal Topics", Seminar Coordinator, Mid-Winter Meeting Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, February 1, 1997
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Becker-Sogge, Ebert, Schwegman, Kjellberg-Nelson, Named 2025 Super Lawyers

July 15, 2025

Quinlivan & Hughes is proud to congratulate Jessie Becker-Sogge, Dyan Ebert, Steven Schwegman, and Cally…

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Quinlivan & Hughes’ Ebert, Schwegman, Kjellberg-Nelson Named 2024 Super Lawyers

July 15, 2024

Quinlivan & Hughes would like to extend congratulations to Dyan Ebert, Steven Schwegman, and Cally…

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Ebert, Schwegman, Kjellberg-Nelson Named Super Lawyers

July 18, 2022

Congratulations to Dyan Ebert, Steven Schwegman, and Cally Kjellberg-Nelson who have been named 2022 Super…

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Ebert, Schwegman, Kjellberg-Nelson Named Super Lawyers & Sogge Named Rising Star

July 20, 2021

(ST. CLOUD, Minn.) – Four attorneys at Quinlivan & Hughes have been recognized among the…

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Ebert, Schwegman, Kjellberg-Nelson Named Super Lawyers and Sogge Receives Rising Star Honor

July 20, 2020

Four attorneys at Quinlivan & Hughes have again been recognized among the best attorneys in…

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Ebert, Moehrle, Schwegman Named Super Lawyers Kjellberg-Nelson Receives Rising Star Honor

July 5, 2018

Four attorneys at Quinlivan & Hughes have been recognized among the best attorneys in Minnesota…

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Contact
Steven R. Schwegman

To contact me, please contact my legal team:

Legal Assistants

Marie A. Lahr - Insurance Defense, Professional Liability

Paralegals

Kimberly Kasper - Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation, Boards of Medical Practice Reviews