Oakdale, MN

Rachel Sperling Leonard

Rachel Sperling Leonard, a partner at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, exclusively practices personal injury and wrongful death claims, specializing in various accident types. A fourth-generation lawyer, she is known for her passionate advocacy for English and Spanish speakers, achieving significant settlements for her clients. She graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Erik M. Bergmanis

Erik M. Bergmanis is a Minnesota and Wisconsin personal injury and wrongful death lawyer. He received his BS from the University of Minnesota and JD from William Mitchell College of Law. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice and Minnesota State Bar Association, and is on the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association. He has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer.

Susan Bowden Gunst

Susan Bowden Gunst has spent her entire career forcing insurance companies to treat people like they say they do in commercials. She has helped injured people recover medical expenses, wage loss and other damages incurred as a result of car accidents, dog attacks, liquor liability, falls and other injuries as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing. Susan has also helped families that are suffering with the loss of a loved one by holding the negligent party accountable. She has arbitrated, mediated and litigated hundreds of cases with insurance companies. Her vast trial experience includes wrongful death, personal injury and medical malpractice claims. Since 1998, Susan has been aggressively fighting on behalf of her clients to ensure fair compensation for their injuries. She not only has experience in State District Court, but also at the Federal Court level and the Court of Appeals. Her compassionate nature and passion for upholding her clients’ rights has proven to be a successful mix both in and out of the courtroom.

Jason W. Whitley

Jason W. Whitley is a partner at the firm since 2000. He practices in workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, and personal injury. He has extensive litigation experience, including administrative hearings, jury and bench trials, and appeals to State and Federal Courts. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996 and the University of Wisconsin in 1993. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and by the American Institute of Legal Counsel's 10 Best Attorney awards.

Timothy T. Sempf

Timothy T. Sempf has been a partner since 1994. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and William Mitchell College of Law in 1989. His practice includes personal injury and Social Security, with over 36 years of experience.

Isaac Tyroler

Attorney Isaac Tyroler is a strong advocate for injured individuals, passionate about correcting wrongs and representing clients navigating the legal system. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2017 and is an elected member of the Board of Governors of the Minnesota Association of Justice (MAJ), where he chairs the legislative committee. He graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 2009 and Hamline University in 2005.

Thomas B. Schway

Thomas B. Schway founded his general practice law firm in 1986. He is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal law and probate law. A native of St. Paul, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 1977 and achieved Phi Beta Kappa honors. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1981 from William Mitchell College of Law. For over 23 years he has assisted thousands of clients, maximizing their results through skillful negotiation, aggressive litigation and trial skills. His law firm is located just outside St. Paul in Oakdale near the 94/694/494 interchange.