We’ve worked with Eric Hayes at Brown & Carlson for several years, and the level of service, professionalism, and legal expertise he provides is exceptional. The firm brings a depth of knowledge and strategic insight that adds real value to our claims handling process. As an employer navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation, having a legal partner who is not only knowledgeable and responsive, but also ethical and trustworthy, is critical. Eric consistently exceeds those expectations. We truly consider Brown & Carlson a vital part of our risk management team.

I've worked with many workers' compensation defense firms over the years, and Brown & Carlson is an Elite firm to work with in Minnesota. Their team is consistently accessible, responsive, and clear in their communication, which makes a real difference in managing claims effectively. They bring deep knowledge to every case and consistently deliver strong results. Their strategic approach and attention to detail set them apart from other firms I’ve worked with. Working with Brown & Carlson has been a consistently positive experience. They’ve become a trusted and valued part of our team.

Partnering with Brent Kleffman and the team at Brown & Carlson has been a significant asset to our company. With licenses in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, their regional expertise has been invaluable to our operations. Brent has also been highly responsive, clear in his communication, and exceptionally easy to work with. We trust Brent and Brown & Carlson—they’ve proven to be a reliable, knowledgeable, and a professional legal partner. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any business seeking experienced and effective legal representation.

Gina Uhrbom and her team are invaluable with assisting our organization and Minnesota operations. The level of detail they gather and ability to provide solutions to complex matters is why we’ve been with this firm for over 20 years.

With nearly 30 years in workers’ compensation, I’ve worked with many firms, but Brown & Carlson stands above the rest. For about 20 of those years, I have worked directly with Gina Uhrbom who is one of the most passionate and dedicated attorneys in her field. Counsel takes pride in protecting client’s business interests while also taking time to educate the employer and adjuster whenever possible. The firm’s vast legal knowledge and smart defense strategies are top tier, and these skills are clearly shared across their entire legal team. It’s been a privilege to work with a firm that has such integrity and strong work ethic, producing the best results by doing the hard work rather than taking the easy route.

I have worked with many of the attorneys at Brown & Carlson over the years. Our insurance company authorizes us to select any defense law firm we choose. My company chose Brown & Carlson, P.A. based on case outcomes, quality of service, and industry knowledge. The attorneys are appropriately aggressive and always professional. They do an exceptional job of selecting appropriate cases to negotiate and settle, and are thoroughly prepared to try those cases that should be tried. We are very pleased with our relationship with Brown & Carlson

I have been working with Brown and Carlson for close to 25 years since I started my career in workers’ compensation as an adjustor in 2001. More recently as a program manager for Xcel Energy we partnered with them and our reinsurance carrier to obtain a favorable decision on a complex medical claim reducing our seven figure exposure by close to 90%. Over the years I have found their associates and partners alike to both be knowledgeable, approachable and pragmatic with respect to their approach on claim resolution and would recommend any carrier or employer looking for a strategic partner to mitigate their work comp claim exposures to consider working with Brown and Carlson.

Our Branch has had the privilege of working with Brown and Carlson for over 30 years, and the relationship has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, we had the honor of collaborating with the firm’s original founders, Doug Brown and Jeff Carlson, whose dedication and expertise set the foundation for the outstanding service we’ve come to rely on. Over the years, we’ve watched as Brown and Carlson grew and evolved, consistently upholding their commitment to excellence. The firm has built an outstanding team that embodies the vision and values established by Doug and Jeff, ensuring their clients receive the highest level of service and support. The professionalism, expertise, and collaborative spirit of the Brown and Carlson team have made them an invaluable partner to our Branch. Their ability to navigate complex legal matters with precision and care has been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals and protect our interests. We are grateful for the longstanding partnership and look forward to continuing to work together for many years to come.

With over 20 plus years of experience in the workers compensation field I can honestly say Brown & Carlson is by far the best attorney’s office I have ever worked with. They listen to my concerns, provide me with real solutions and we work together as a team to handle each claim. Their comprehensive approach to claims handling is different from other offices that I have worked with and it is why all of my business goes to them.

Our public school district has worked with Brown & Carlson for nearly 20 years, under the expert guidance of Carrie Jacobson and with expert support from Penny Helgren. A large, urban public school district can be a complicated client, and our Workers’ Compensation matters are rarely straightforward, but the team at Brown & Carlson embraces the complexity and refines our approach, setting us up for fair results. Brown & Carlson represents us with professionalism, efficiency, and empathy, resulting in excellent outcomes. The associates we work with are knowledgeable, appropriately assertive, and provide excellent risk analysis with every recommendation. It is a real privilege to work with a firm that operates with integrity, transparency, and excellent teamwork. We are so honored to be represented by Brown & Carlson!

I have worked with Gina Uhrbom and other members of her practice for over 25 years. I continue to work with them because they have the most detailed, highly skilled, and trustworthy attorneys around. Gina, in particular, is great at thinking outside of the box at a very fast pace on tricky and complicated cases. The level of professionalism Gina has is superior to many of those in the same industry. The practice, as a whole has a very high level of integrity, and all are great at keeping up to date with new rules, regulations, and case law and then communicating those through a means that is helpful for our insureds. I can’t recommend Gina or her practice enough! Brown & Carlson represents us with professionalism, efficiency, and empathy, resulting in excellent outcomes. The associates we work with are knowledgeable, appropriately assertive, and provide excellent risk analysis with every recommendation. It is a real privilege to work with a firm that operates with integrity, transparency, and excellent teamwork. We are so honored to be represented by Brown & Carlson!