Suzanne L. Jones is the Co-Managing Partner of the Minneapolis office. Suzanne’s practice includes representing insurance companies across the country in complex first and third-party declaratory judgment actions, breach of contract actions, rescission actions, direct actions and extra-contractual and bad faith actions. Suzanne counsels' clients on their risk and obligations under a variety of insurance policies throughout the claims process, from pre-suit demands through trial or settlement. She also handles appeals in both state and federal courts.
Suzanne’s practice also includes defending insurance agents and brokers, real estate agents, and attorneys against professional liability claims, as well as handling commercial and contract disputes.
Suzanne’s extensive experience in risk management, and her passion for horses, has developed into a sub-specialty in equine law. She counsels equine professionals, veterinarians, farm owners, trainers, and horse owners on how to best manage their risk and liability.
Prior to joining GRSM, Suzanne was a partner in the Minneapolis office of a national law firm, where she practiced for 12 years. While in law school, she was a judicial extern clerk for the Honorable Earl Carroll, U.S. District Court, Arizona during the summer of 2007 through the ABA’s JIOP program.
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Memberships
American Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
- Finance & Planning Committee, 2010 – 2011
- Membership Services Committee, 2011 – 2012
Minnesota State Bar Association
- Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council
Community Involvement
- St. Thomas University Law School Alumni Association