Charles
E.
Jones
Charles focuses his practice on defending lawyers and accountants against allegations of malpractice and representing employers in disputes with former and current employees. He has handled cases in 28 state and federal jurisdictions throughout the United States.
I receive great satisfaction from providing competent and ethical representation to companies and professionals in litigation. I strive to obtain the best possible results while helping clients understand the complexities and risks of the litigation process.
In a statewide survey conducted by American Research Corporation, Charles has been selected as a Leading Attorney. Before joining Meagher & Geer in March, 2003, he was Associate General Counsel for a Minnesota-based software development and consulting company. He handled all lawsuits for the company and advised senior officers and managers on a wide range of legal and business issues.
Outside the office, Charles enjoys spending time with his family, running, and volunteering. He is the past president of the Board of Directors of Friends of FANA Minnesota, a non-profit organization established to provide support and assistance for the FANA orphanage in Bogota, Colombia, and to families who have adopted from FANA.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Past Vice President, Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Minnesota Chapter
- President, Friends of FANA, Minnesota (2008-2011)
- President, Board of Directors, Minnesota Justice Foundation (1993-1997)
Professional Recognitions
- Recognized as a Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics, 2001
Speaking Engagements & Publications
- Co-author for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota sections, "Professional Liability Insurance: A Compendium of State Law" published by the Defense Research Institute (October 2012)
- Contributing author, "Clients: Knowing When to Walk Away" published in the Newsletter of the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (June 2012)
- Speaker, Advanced Expert Witness Tactics, National Business Institute (November 2009)
- Speaker, Lawyer's Risk Control: Building a Solid Foundation (August 2009)
- Speaker, Malpractice Risks for CPAs: Navigating the New Frontier (August 2009)
- Co-author (for Minnesota chapter), "50-State Survey of Legal Malpractice Law" published by the American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Professional Liability Committee (January 2009)
- Speaker, Advanced Expert Witness Deposition Tactics, National Business Institute (October 2008)
- Speaker, Employment Practices Liability, Professional Liability Underwriting Society (September 2008)
- Frequent speaker on limiting legal malpractice risk
Reported Opinions/Recent Cases
- Gallery Tower Condominium Ass'n v. Carlson, No. A10-1403 (Minn. App. June 13, 2011)
- Ames & Fischer Co., II, LLP v. McDonald, 798 N.W.2d 557 (Minn. App. 2011)
- Nash v. Gurovitsch, No. A10-1489 (Minn. App. Apr. 5, 2011)
- Mazzocchi v. Goldstein Law Office, P.A., No. A09-2167 (Minn. App. Sept. 7, 2010)
- Raines v. Boulder Village Townhomes Ass'n, No. A09-1079 (Minn. App. June 8, 2010)
- Sheehan v. Suk, et al., No. A09-1383 (Minn. App. May 25, 2010)
- Abbotts, et al. v. Day, 551 F.3d 802 (8th Cir. 2008)
- Corry v. Analysts International Corp., 215 F.3d 1336 (unpublished), 2000 WL 725746 (10th Cir. June 6, 2000)
- Jackson v. Analysts International Corp., 134 F.3d 382 (unpublished), 1998 WL 39252 (10th Cir. Jan. 30, 1998)
- Diocese of Winona v. Interstate Fire & Cas. Co., 89 F.3d 1386 (8th Cir. 1996)
- Lavela v. Freeport West, Inc., Nos. C4-96-1988, C5-96-1949 (unpublished), 1997 WL 147443 (Minn. App. Apr. 1, 1997)
- Berg v. Nelson, 559 N.W.2d 722 (Minn. App. 1997), pet. for rev. denied (Minn. May 13, 1997)
- Cox v. Minnesota Ins. Guar. Ass'n., 508 N.W.2d 536 (Minn. App. 1993), pet. for rev. denied (Minn. Jan. 14, 1994)
- American Fam. Ins. Co. v. Lindsay, 500 N.W.2d 807 (Minn. App. 1993), pet. for rev. denied (Minn. Aug. 6, 1993)
- Matter of Certificate of Authority of Diversified Insurers Co., No. C3-91-1932 (unpublished), 1992 WL 43303 (Minn. App. Mar. 10, 1992)
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Federal Court Admissions
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United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1995
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United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, 1997
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United States District Court, District of Colorado, 1997
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2003
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United States District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2003
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United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 1989
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United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1997
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