Attorney Lindsey Rowland is a relentless advocate for injured workers across Minnesota, with a focus on representing first responders injured in the line of duty. With an unwavering commitment to justice, Lindsey has dedicated her legal career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation, PERA/MSRS duty disability, 299A healthcare continuation, and related benefits, ensuring they receive the full benefits they are entitled to after life-altering injuries.
Lindsey brings a powerful combination of legal expertise, courtroom experience, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Minnesota’s injured workers. She has successfully argued workers’ compensation and healthcare continuation cases at every level of the Minnesota judicial system, including the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings, the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the Minnesota Supreme Court. Her notable cases include:
- Juntunen v. Carlton County (Minn. Supreme Court)
- Hawley v. City of Blaine (Minn. Supreme Court)
- Kriegshauser v. City of White Bear Lake (Minn. Court of Appeals)
As a student attorney, Lindsey also successfully argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Harris v. Escamilla, a rare and distinguished achievement.
Beyond her courtroom accomplishments, Lindsey is deeply engaged in shaping policy and promoting education around injured workers’ rights. She has authored amicus curiae briefs for the Minnesota Association for Justice, including in the case of Peterson v. City of Minneapolis, and regularly presents at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars and union meetings on legal issues affecting first responders. She has also provided testimony at the Minnesota State Legislature, on issues impacting injured workers.
Lindsey graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (BBA), Xavier University (MBA), and the University of St. Thomas School of Law (JD). During law school, she interned with the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings and the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals, gaining early hands-on experience with the systems she now navigates on behalf of her clients.
Lindsey’s leadership extends into the community as well—she currently serves on the Board of Directors for the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association and the St. Paul Fire Foundation. In recognition of her professional achievements and commitment to her clients, she was named a 2025 Minnesota Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor reserved for no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state.
Whether standing before the Minnesota Supreme Court or presenting to a room full of police officers and firefighters, Attorney Lindsey Rowland is a dedicated voice for those injured in service to their communities. Her clients trust her for her integrity, skill, and uncompromising advocacy.
