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.
- Obtained a complete defense verdict in a legal malpractice case on behalf of their attorney-client after a two-week jury trial. (Minnesota court)
- Prevailed in a shareholder dispute on behalf of their clients, a biotech company and its CEO, after a two-week jury trial. (Minnesota court)
- Obtained a complete defense verdict in a housing discrimination case on behalf of a property management company and employee.
- Insurer had no duty to defend under a legal malpractice policy against an arbitration seeking over $3 million.
- Insurer had no obligation to provide UIM coverage for fatal car accident because insured vehicle was not “underinsured.” (North Dakota federal court, affirmed by the 8th Circuit)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage for malpractice claims under professional liability policy issued to law firm based on retroactive date limitation. (Minnesota federal court)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage to perpetrator of alleged sexual assaults under professional or general liability policies. (Wisconsin state court)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage for consent judgment arising out of wrongful death claims under professional liability policy issued to a clinic. (Minnesota state court)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage for wrongful death claim under professional liability policy issued to adult foster care facility because “claims made and reporting” requirements were not met. (Minnesota state court, affirmed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage for stipulated TCPA judgment under Errors and Omissions Liability policy. (Missouri state court)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage for economic loss resulting from insured’s substandard work and failure to comply with a contract under a general liability policy. (Missouri federal court, affirmed by the 8th Circuit)
- Insurer had no obligation to provide coverage for underlying lawsuit because “claims made and reporting” requirements were not met in Directors and Officers policy. (Missouri federal court).
- Insurer had no obligation provide coverage for conversion and negligence claims based on wrongful repossession of vehicle. (Missouri Supreme Court)
- Attorney in underlying lawsuits did not qualify as an “insured” under Employed Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance policy. (Michigan)
- Seller’s real estate agent was not liable to buyer on failure to disclose claims in NCDS arbitration.
Media
- Featured in “Fostering a Culture of Inclusion From Coast to Coast,” Attorney at Law Magazine, Minnesota Edition, Vol. 11, No. 11, November 2022
- Featured in “Lawyers Must Take Stock As Malpractice Claims Escalate,” Law360, March 2020
Publications
- Co-Author, “Transferring Your Equine Liability Risk to Another Party,” University of Minnesota Equine Extension Newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 3, March 2018; republished by Farm Forum, March 19, 2018
- Co-Author, “Limiting Your Equine Liability Under Minnesota Law,” University of Minnesota Equine Extension Newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 2, February 2018; republished by Farm Forum, February 5, 2018
- Co-Author, “Understanding Minnesota’s Equine Liability Statute,” University of Minnesota Equine Extension Newsletter, Vol. 15, No. 1, January 2018; republished by Farm Forum, January 8, 2018
- Co-Author, “Settling with Limited Funds,” Insurance Coverage Litigation, American Bar Association, August 1, 2012
- Co-Presenter, Are We Covered? A Panel Discussion on New Insurance Issues in the Construction Industry, MSBA CLE, November 2022
- Co-Presenter, Insurance Bad Faith: Behind the Scenes of Insurance Companies, NBI, Inc. CLE, April 2025
- Moderator, Be Prepared: Recent Trends and Significant Developments in Insurance Coverage for LPL Claims, Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference in Chicago, Illinois, March 2020
- Co-Presenter, Terminating the Duty to Defend: Can the Insurer Extinguish the Duty by Settling Less Than All Claims?, Strafford CLE webinar, April 2019
- Co-Presenter, Equine Law 101: Understanding Equine Activity Liability & Minimizing Risk, University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program Webinar, March 2018
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Woman Advocate Committee
- 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
Education
- J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, 2008
- B.A., Political Science, Boston College, 2005
Honors
- “Top Attorney Under 40” distinction in Insurance, Law360, 2016
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars distinction in Insurance Coverage, 2015-2018
- Best Lawyers in America® distinction in Insurance Law, 2024-2026